Condos Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge

$2,600 Total Monthly Price

21 Shepard St Unit 1

Cambridge, MA 02138

617-388-1629

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

540 sq ft
Available

Available May 8

About This Home

$2,600 deposit, Available May 8

Spacious one-bedroom offering at Shepard Place,a classic brick building close to Harvard Square and Harvard University. Unit placement is set back from the street on the first floor. The entry way and dining area is the nucleus of the apartment with a storage and coat closet. The living room and bedroom are both good size rooms,the bedroom with a double wide closet and the living room with a built in closet and shelf system. The kitchen has newer cabinets,painted and a newer floor. The bathroom is moderate sized with a larger size tub and shower enclosure with a traditional tiled floor. Additional highlights are high ceilings and hardwood flooring. Common laundry and bike storage area on lower level as well as some extra storage in a lockable storage closet. Enjoy easy access to the many shops and restaurants between Harvard Square and Porter Square. Walk Score® 91 - "Walker's Paradise." Current tenants furnature for sale - see and confirm if wanted MLS ID 73514320

21 Shepard St is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code.

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Fees and Policies

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One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $2,600

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Contact

Listed by Peter Cote | Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
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City - Cambridge

Cambridge, situated along the Charles River, combines academic excellence with historic charm. As home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the city maintains a strong intellectual presence while offering diverse neighborhood experiences. Harvard Square features historic architecture, independent bookstores, and local cafes, while Kendall Square has emerged as a global technology and research center. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Charles River Esplanade and Fresh Pond Reservation, which provides 162 acres of walking trails around a glacial lake. The city offers various housing styles, from preserved Victorian buildings in Mid-Cambridge to contemporary apartments in East Cambridge, with concentrated residential areas near Harvard Square, Central Square, and Kendall Square.

The rental market in Cambridge reflects high demand, with current average rents at $3,297 for one-bedroom apartments (up 3.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Lesley University	Walk:	2 min	0.0 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Harvard University	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi

21 Shepard St Unit 1 is within 2 minutes or 0.0 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 0.6 mile from 21 Shepard St Unit 1. 21 Shepard St Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.4 miles or 17 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Porter Square Station	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Harvard Square Station	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Davis Station	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Magoun Square	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi
Gilman Square	Drive:	8 min	2.7 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	8 min	3.7 mi
West Medford	Drive:	9 min	3.8 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	14 min	7.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	17 min	7.4 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 21 Shepard St Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
University Hall	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Porter Square Galleria	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Harvard Square	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi

21 Shepard St Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-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:	8 min	0.4 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Mystic River Reservation	Drive:	8 min	3.6 mi

21 Shepard St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.