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$5,000 Total Monthly Price

17 Allen St

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Cambridge, MA 02140

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Beds Baths Average SF
5 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms 5 Br 3 Baths 3 Baths 3 Ba 1,835 SF

About This Property

NO BROKER FEE! Location, location, location! Sunny and spacious duplex just minutes away from both Porter and Davis Squares. This unit features 5 well-sized bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms with space to spread out in the living room and 3 season porch! The kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances! Also includes an in-unit washer/dryer, off-street parking for 1 car, and a shared back patio. Easy access to Harvard Square and super close to the Porter Square T-Station, commuter rail, bus stops, shops, and restaurants.

17 Allen St is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02140 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.

Townhome Features

  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Balcony
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Neighborhood

A commuter-friendly destination in the city of Cambridge, Porter Square is known as a local shopping destination in this welcoming area. The Porter Square Shopping Center is an outdoor complex with well-known retailers, local businesses, and various restaurants such as coffee shops, diners, taverns, and more. Elm Street is a popular place to find all of your dining and shopping options, as well.

Longstanding single-family homes make this neighborhood very unique with a family-friendly environment. Lesley University’s Porter Campus gives a youthful vibe to the neighborhood, and great public schools can be found nearby.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 6079 Sq Ft $2,200 $2,463 $2,800
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 3968 Sq Ft $950 $2,907 $4,375
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 4795 Sq Ft $2,600 $3,645 $5,700
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 5404 Sq Ft $2,875 $4,384 $12,500
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 6516 Sq Ft $3,775 $5,263 $8,300
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Balcony
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Lesley University, Porter
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Lesley University
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Tufts Univ., Medford
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Harvard University
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
17 Allen St is within 5 minutes or 0.3 mile from Lesley University, Porter. It is also near Lesley University and Tufts Univ., Medford.
Schools
Peabody
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
318 Students
Attendance Zone
Maria L. Baldwin
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
340 Students
Attendance Zone
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
440 Students
Nearby
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
274 Students
Attendance Zone
Vassal Lane Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
273 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
Attendance Zone
Curtis-Tufts High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
18 Students
Nearby
St. Clement Parish Schools
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
299 Students
Nearby
Cambridge Friends School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
104 Students
Nearby
Wild Rose Montessori School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-6
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 0.2 mile from 17 Allen St. 17 Allen St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.1 miles or 17 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Porter Square Station
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Davis Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Magoun Square
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
Ball Square
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Alewife
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
West Medford
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Belmont Center
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 8 min 4.3 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 15 min 7.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 17 min 7.1 mi

Walkability Near 17 Allen St Cambridge, MA 02140

Walker's Paradise
97
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
78
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
99
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.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 17 Allen St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Porter Square Shopping Center
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Porter Square Galleria
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
University Hall
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
17 Allen St has 3 shopping centers within 0.2 mile, which is about a 4-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
 Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Mystic River Reservation
 Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
17 Allen St has 5 parks within 2.7 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: 4 min 2.1 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi
17 Allen St has 3 hospitals within 3.9 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 2.1 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 20 min 10.6 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 31 min 16.8 mi
17 Allen St is 10.6 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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