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$7,500 Total Monthly Price

221 Mt Auburn St

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Cambridge, MA 02138

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Beds Baths Average SF
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba —

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The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

About This Property

One of only two units on the “SP” floor of Riverview, a highly sought-after, full-service building near Harvard Sq, 221 Mt. Auburn Street #706 is SPECIAL in so many ways. With no stairs in the unit, its three large bedrooms and two full bathrooms are ALL ON THE SAME LEVEL It has a lovely light-filled living/dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors leading onto an extra-long south-facing terrace with extraordinary views. Every space has been recently refreshed and made ready for your arrival. One bedroom shares the southern views of the river while the other two look over the rooftops of the Marsh neighborhood to the north. The kitchen has been beautifully updated and has all new appliances. And, there is ample storage throughout the unit, including oversized closets in the hallway and in the bedrooms. A pet-friendly building, there is parking for one car, access to a lovely shared garden, an on-site superintendent, a 24-hour concierge, and two elevators.

221 Mt Auburn St is a house located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.

House Features

Air Conditioning

Hardwood Floors

Tile Floors

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  • Air Conditioning
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors
  • Views
  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
Location
221 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge,
MA 02138
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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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Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors
  • Views
  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Harvard University
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Cambridge College
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Lesley University
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Lesley University, Porter
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
221 Mt Auburn St is within 8 minutes or 0.5 mile from Harvard University. It is also near Lesley University and Cambridge College.
Schools
Maria L. Baldwin
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
385 Students
Attendance Zone
John M. Tobin Montessori School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
307 Students
Attendance Zone
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
286 Students
Attendance Zone
Vassal Lane Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
296 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
Attendance Zone
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
1,439 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Harvard Square Station, located 0.6 mile from 221 Mt Auburn St. 221 Mt Auburn St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 9.1 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Harvard Square Station
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Central Square Station
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Porter Square Station
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Alewife
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Davis Station
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
Waverley
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Belmont Center
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 12 min 6.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 16 min 9.1 mi

Walkability Near 221 Mt Auburn St Cambridge, MA 02138

Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 221 Mt Auburn St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Galleria At Harvard Square
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Harvard Square
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
221 Mt Auburn St has 2 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
 Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
221 Mt Auburn St has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Longfellow National Historic Site, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Mount Auburn Hospital
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
221 Mt Auburn St has 3 hospitals within 2.9 miles, the nearest is Mount Auburn Hospital which is 0.2 mile away and a 4 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 22 min 11.5 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 28 min 15.6 mi
221 Mt Auburn St is 11.5 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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