Condos Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge

$3,950 Total Monthly Price

257 Charles St Unit 257

Cambridge, MA 02141

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Beds	Baths	Average SF
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br	2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba	1,200 SF

About This Property

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.

257 Charles St is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02141 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.

Location

257 Charles St, Cambridge,

MA 02141

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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
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.

Schools

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Attendance Zone

Kennedy-Longfellow

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Attendance Zone

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

Attendance Zone

Cambridge Street Upper School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

Attendance Zone

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Public High School

Grades 9-12

Attendance Zone

Advent School

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Nearby

The Henry Buckner School

Private Elementary School

Grades K-5

Nearby

Farr James F

Private Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

Nearby

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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

Walkability Near 257 Charles St Cambridge, MA 02141

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

100 / 100

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68 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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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