Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge North Cambridge 162 Sherman St Unit 1

$2,500 / Month

162 Sherman St Unit 1

Cambridge, MA 02140

Today

617-201-7580

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

720 sq ft
Available

Available Sep 1

Highlights

Custom Closet System
Property is near public transit
Wood Flooring
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Tennis Courts
Jogging Path

162 Sherman St Unit 1

About This Home

$2,500 deposit, Available Sep 1

Lovely apt. in a handsome brick Victorian with mansard roof! This 1st-floor unit includes 1 bed,1 study & has been completely rehabbed with fresh paint,blinds,cabinets,& recessed lights. Enjoy a private entrance on the side (next to your off-street parking space) & hang your coats in the walk-in closet. Proceed to your cheery eat-in kitchen with gas range,microwave,hood,and sink. Step into your study,outfitted w/ furnishings for you to enjoy. Then step into the sunny LR,and next the full bath and lovely bedroom w/ large mirrored closet. Outside your entrance is an exclusive-use porch,overlooking a large vegetable garden & gazebo with mature wisteria vines. Laundry is in the basement with convenient interior access to large-capacity "free" machines (used also by owners). 10 oversize windows fill space with light,showing off gleaming hardwoods and 9' ceilings throughout. Owner maintains property wonderfully! Near Danehy Park,Gran Gusto,bike path,bus & T,& highways. MLS# 73408226

162 Sherman St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02140 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1879 | Remodeled

Accessible Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Basement

Laundry in Basement Exterior Basement Entry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Custom Closet System 1 Primary Bedroom on Main Bathtub with Shower 1 Full Bathroom Linen Closet In Bathroom

Eco-Friendly Details

No or Low VOC Paint or Finish

Flooring

Wood Ceramic Tile Vinyl

Home Design

Apartment

Interior Spaces

Recessed Lighting Storage Room 1-Story Property Dining Area Window Screens 720 Sq Ft Home Light Fixtures

Kitchen

Range with Range Hood Freezer Microwave

Laundry

Dryer Sink Near Laundry Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $2,500 Property Available on 9/1/25 Assessor Parcel Number 413856 Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, extra storage, laundry facilities, parking

Location

Property is near public transit Property is near schools

Lot Details

9,500 Sq Ft Lot Garden

Outdoor Features

Porch Rain Gutters

Parking

1 Car Parking Space

Schools

Lottery Elementary And Middle School Crls High School

Utilities

No Cooling Baseboard Heating Hot Water Heating System Heating System Uses Natural Gas Individual Controls for Heating Cable TV Available Internet Available

Community Details

Amenities

Shops Laundry Facilities Common Area

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Recreation

Tennis Courts Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Pet policies are negotiable.

Contact

Listed by Rita Guastella | Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Phone Number
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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Microwave
Range

Refrigerator
Freezer

Porch

Neighborhood

This walkable, friendly community offers a serene location and favorable amenities. North Cambridge is just two miles northeast of Harvard University and five miles from downtown Boston. The nearby Ivy League University is a staple to the Cambridge Community and is a true educational treasure. North Cambridge belongs to Cambridge Public Schools, a highly rated district in Massachusetts. Cambridge, as well as downtown Boston, offer North Cambridge residents a plethora of amenities including museums, local eateries, historic landmarks, international airport, and water views.

North Cambridge offers public parks to its residents as well as trails throughout the community such as Alewife Linear Path, perfect for walking, running, or biking through town. Buy your fresh produce and garden supplies at Pemberton Farms Marketplace and support local business in North Cambridge. Grab lunch, dinner, or even late night drinks at Christopher’s on Massachusetts Avenue.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Lesley University, Porter	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Tufts Univ., Medford	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi

162 Sherman St Unit 1 is within 3 minutes or 1.1 miles from Lesley University, Porter. It is also near Lesley University and Tufts Univ., Medford.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Alewife, located 0.6 mile from 162 Sherman St Unit 1. 162 Sherman St Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.7 miles or 18 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Alewife	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Alewife Station	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Porter Square Station	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Davis Station	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Ball Square	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
West Medford	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	5 min	2.7 mi
Waverley	Drive:	8 min	3.9 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	14 min	7.6 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	18 min	7.7 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 162 Sherman St Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Alewife Brook Parkway Shopping Center	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Fresh Pond Shopping Center	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
University Hall	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi

162 Sherman St Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Mystic River Reservation	Drive:	7 min	3.1 mi

162 Sherman St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.