Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge Neighborhood Nine 1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A

$2,000 Total Monthly Price

1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A

Cambridge, MA 02138

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Studio
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

400 sq ft
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Available Dec 31

1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A

About This Home

$2,000 deposit, Available Dec 31

Thisnewly renovated apartment is a wonderful studio between Central & Harvard Squares. 3 Minute walk to Harvard Law School 5 minutes to Harvard Square and 5 minutes to Central Square. Both with theRed Line T. Video Available MLS# 73464115

1686 Massachusetts Ave is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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

Fees and Policies

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

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $2,000

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features

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Microwave

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Freezer

Dishwasher
Microwave
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Refrigerator
Freezer

Contact

Listed by Robert K. Scott | RE/MAX Real Estate Center
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Neighborhood

Directly north of Harvard Square, the city’s iconic cultural hub, Neighborhood Nine holds a premier spot in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sitting northwest of Harvard University, America’s oldest university, Neighborhood Nine boasts a diverse population, walkable streets, tree-lined neighborhoods, and unbeatable amenities.

With great public transit, excellent schools, charming residential streets, and a peaceful atmosphere, it’s almost as if this neighborhood is merely a dream. But luckily for you, it’s real (real upscale). This affluent neighborhood is known for its historic homes, nearby Victorian mansions, and rather pricey apartments, though what do you expect from such a notable neighborhood?

Stop by Danehy Park to play at its numerous athletic fields, explore Fresh Pond Mall’s supermarkets and retailers, and shop your way through Porter Square Shopping Center near the Porter transit stop. Numerous restaurants like Bagelsaurus thrive in this supportive community.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Lesley University	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Harvard University	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi

1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A is within 3 minutes or 0.2 mile from Lesley University. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Harvard University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 0.4 mile from 1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A. 1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.3 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Porter Square Station	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Harvard Square Station	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Davis Station	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
Magoun Square	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Gilman Square	Drive:	7 min	2.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	8 min	3.6 mi
West Medford	Drive:	8 min	3.8 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	14 min	7.3 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	16 min	7.3 mi

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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

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You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

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

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
University Hall	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Porter Square Galleria	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Porter Square Shopping Center	Drive:	2 min	1.1 mi

1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 2-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Mystic River Reservation	Drive:	7 min	3.6 mi

1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute	Drive:	8 min	3.2 mi

1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	22 min	11.5 mi
US Military Reservation	Drive:	30 min	17.4 mi

1686 Massachusetts Ave Unit A is 11.5 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.