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$6,250 Total Monthly Price

253 River St

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Cambridge, MA 02139

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    1,600 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • Cooling Available
  • Patio
  • Park
253 River St
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About This Home

$6,250 deposit, Available Now

Cambridgeport: Classic David Aposhian Shingle-Style Townhouse. Built new from the ground up in 2002 using reclaimed wood beams along with new mahogany,cherry and fir millwork throughout. Numerous custom built-ins,spacious closets,vaulted-ceilings with skylights,wainscoting and three sides of tall windows. Two full bathrooms,in-unit laundry and hardwood floors,David's trademark Arboretum landscaping is in full play creating lush green environment. The modern kitchen features Shaker-Style cabinets with professional-grade stainless steel appliances and honed-granite counters. Two-car off-street parking directly abutting the unit,efficient gas forced hot water heating and a short walk to Whole Foods and the Charles River. Available for June! MLS ID 73505578

253 River St is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District 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.

Home Details

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Full Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms

Home Design

Property Attached Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Window Screens 1,600 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Laundry in unit Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $6,250 Property Available on 6/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Rent includes sewer, trash collection, gardener, extra storage, laundry facilities, parking

Location

Property is near public transit

Lot Details

2.3 Acre Lot Landscaped Professionally

Outdoor Features

Deck Patio Outdoor Storage Rain Gutters

Parking

2 Open Parking Spaces 2 Car Parking Spaces

Utilities

Cooling Available Baseboard Heating Heating System Uses Natural Gas Individual Controls for Heating Internet Available

Community Details

Amenities

Shops

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Park Bike Trail

Fees and Policies

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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $6,250

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.

Contact

  • Listed by Edward Kebadjian | Real Estate 109
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Under 30 minutes

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Neighborhood

As one of the top-ranking neighborhoods to live in in the city of Cambridge, Riverside is a premier spot for waterfront views, outdoor recreation, and a happening nightlife scene. Large, colorful homes and historic buildings mark this neighborhood with local charm that you won’t want to miss. Exuding a college-town vibe, Riverside is situated directly south of Harvard University, so though the neighborhood feels family-friendly, it’s also very youthful due to the proximity to this prestigious university.

But Harvard isn’t the only school in walking distance of Riverside. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (known as MIT) is just two miles from Riverside, making this neighborhood an educational hub. Whether you want to walk, drive, or make use of public transit, by bus or subway, this area is very commuter-friendly.

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Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Patio
  • Deck
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Cambridge College
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
MIT
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Harvard University
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Boston University
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
253 River St is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near MIT and Harvard University.
Schools
The Amigos School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
421 Students
Attendance Zone
Martin Luther King, Jr. School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
401 Students
Attendance Zone
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
286 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Street Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
317 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
Attendance Zone
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
54 Students
Nearby
James F Farr Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
29 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.5 mile from 253 River St. 253 River St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.4 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Central Square Station
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Harvard Square Station
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
St Paul Street Station
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Boston University West Station
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Pleasant Street Station
Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 11 min 4.3 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 13 min 7.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 15 min 8.4 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
70 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 253 River St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
330-340 River Street
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Memorial Plaza
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Residences at University Park
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
253 River St has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
253 River St has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Coit Observatory, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
253 River St has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 25 min 13.3 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 28 min 16.4 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 37 min 20.6 mi
253 River St has 3 military bases within 20.6 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 13.3 miles away and a 25 minute drive.

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