Condos Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge

$4,500 Total Monthly Price

257 Charles St Unit 257

Cambridge, MA 02141

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Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,200 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Deck
Property is near public transit and schools
Bonus Room
Fenced Yard
No Cooling
Park

257 Charles St Unit 257

About This Home

$4,500 deposit, Available Now

Experience unbeatable convenience in this free-standing,three-story "SFH",ideally located just steps away from MIT/Kendall Square and the Twin City Shopping Plaza. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Cambridge lifestyle with this unique property. The 1st floor features two bedrooms,with the bonus of basement access from one of them. A full bathroom is also conveniently situated on this level. One bedroom boasts a private entrance to the backyard,enhancing the sense of privacy and outdoor connectivity. The heart is on the 2nd floor,where you'll find an open-concept living area that includes a kitchen and a living room,seamlessly flowing out to an adorable sun deck. This space is perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying a quiet moment in the sun. The 3rd floor is exclusively dedicated to the master bedroom and an additional bathroom,offering a private retreat with organized closet shelves and breathtaking top-floor views. "Freshly" built in 2000,gas heating and in-wall AC. MLS# 73494921

257 Charles St is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02141 ZIP Code.

* 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

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2000

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Full Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms Primary bedroom located on third floor

Home Design

Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

Bonus Room 1,200 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range

Laundry

Dryer Laundry on upper level Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $4,500 Property Available on 6/1/26 Rent includes trash collection, garden area, air conditioning, laundry facilities, parking

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot Fenced Yard Garden

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

1 Open Parking Space 1 Car Parking Space

Utilities

No Cooling Baseboard Heating Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Shops

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Recreation

Park

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
    
    $4,500

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 Yuan Guo | Phoenix Real Estate
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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

Range

Refrigerator

Fenced Lot

Deck

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
MIT	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Suffolk University	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Bunker Hill Community College	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi

257 Charles St Unit 257 is within 16 minutes or 0.9 mile from MIT. It is also near Bunker Hill Community College and Cambridge College.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Kendall Station, located 0.5 mile from 257 Charles St Unit 257. 257 Charles St Unit 257 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.7 miles or 10 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Kendall Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Lechmere Station	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Union Square	Walk:	21 min	1.1 mi
Charles/Mgh Station	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
East Somerville	Drive:	7 min	2.3 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
North Station	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Back Bay Station	Drive:	9 min	2.7 mi
South Station	Drive:	5 min	2.9 mi
Porter Square	Drive:	7 min	2.9 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	10 min	4.7 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

100 / 100

Scores provided by

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68 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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HowLoud

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 257 Charles St Unit 257.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Twin City Plaza	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Cambridgeside Galleria	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Residences at University Park	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi

257 Charles St Unit 257 has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Museum of Science	Walk:	18 min	1.0 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
Boston Public Garden	Drive:	7 min	2.5 mi
Boston National Historical Park	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi

257 Charles St Unit 257 has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Museum of Science, Boston Public Garden, and Boston African American National Historic Site.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi