$2,975
Total Monthly Price
11 Month Lease
252 Walden St
Cambridge, MA 02140
3 Days Ago
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857-407-3540
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Bedrooms
1
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Bathrooms
2
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Square Feet
1,000 sq ft
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Available
Available Now
Highlights
- Pets Allowed
- Patio
- Yard
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Den
252 Walden St
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About This Home
11 Month Lease,
$2,975 deposit,
Available Now
Extra charming Walden Street 1bd++/2bth with heat included! Unique single-family feel with 1,000 SF over two levels. Living room, gas fireplace, bay window, ceiling fan, dining room, full bath, laundry, and fully equipped kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher, disposal, and tin ceiling on the first level. Spiral stair to second level with additional living area, bedroom with bay window, great storage, and full bath with clawfoot tub. Perfect WFH setup. One to two off-street parking spaces available at $100/month each. Convenient to Fresh Pond, Porter, Harvard, the Red Line, and more. Dog friendly too!
252 Walden St is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02140 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.
* 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.
Townhome Features
Washer/Dryer
Dishwasher
Tub/Shower
Disposal
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Instant Hot Water
- Dining Room
- Office
- Den
- Bay Window
- Pond
- Patio
- Deck
- Yard
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Broker Fee$0
- Dogs Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Cats Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Parking
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Surface Lot$100/mo
Details
Utilities Included
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Water
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Heat
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Trash Removal
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Sewer
Lease Options
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11
Contact
- Listed by Amanda Gruber
- Phone Number
- Contact
Location
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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 | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
252 Walden St is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from Lesley University. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Harvard University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
320 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
318 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter Elementary School
Grades PK-6
332 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
273 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
274 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
1,012 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
218 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 0.7 mile from 252 Walden St. 252 Walden St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.6 miles or 18 minutes away.
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 18 min | 7.6 mi |
Time and distance from 252 Walden St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
252 Walden St has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Mystic River Reservation
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
252 Walden St has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi |
252 Walden St has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Mount Auburn Hospital which is 1.1 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 10.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 16.0 mi |
252 Walden St is 10.6 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Instant Hot Water
- Dining Room
- Office
- Den
- Bay Window
- Pond
- Patio
- Deck
- Yard
252 Walden St Photos
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252 Walden St
Cambridge, MA 02140