Condos Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge Neighborhood Nine

$2,700 Total Monthly Price

26 Linnaean St Unit 4

Cambridge, MA 02138

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Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

605 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Property is near public transit and schools
Wood Flooring
1 Fireplace
Porch
Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
Park

26 Linnaean St Unit 4

About This Home

$2,700 deposit, Available Now

Avon Hill / Porter square - Set quietly back from the street,this rare 2-story end 1-bedroom lives like a private townhome—complete with its own entrance and assigned garage parking. Overlooking a shared garden,it offers a sense of calm and privacy rarely found in rental living. The southeast-facing main level features 10’ ceilings and tall windows on three exposures,filling the space with beautiful natural light. A decorative fireplace anchors the living area. Upstairs,the generous primary suite is equally bright and easily accommodates a desk or work-from-home setup. Heat and A/C air pumps. Laundry and storage room conveniently accessed just below in the basement through direct access. Just two blocks to Mass Ave and moments to Porter Square,the Red T Line,Harvard Square,and local favorite shops and restaurants. A cottage-like urban retreat with a tranquil edge. Possibility to rent 6 months until 8/31 or longer. MLS# 73494473

26 Linnaean St is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02138 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

Basement

Laundry in Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Primary bedroom located on second floor Separate Shower 1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Wood Flooring 1 Fireplace 605 Sq Ft Home

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $2,700 Assessor Parcel Number 411949 Rent includes water, sewer, snow removal, gardener

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot

Outdoor Features

Porch

Parking

1 Car Garage

Utilities

Ductless Heating Or Cooling System Heating System Uses Natural Gas Wall Furnace

Community Details

Amenities

Shops Laundry Facilities Common Area

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No 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
    
    $2,700

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 Sandrine Deschaux | RE/MAX Real Estate Center
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Neighborhood

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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Amenities

Porch

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Lesley University	Walk:	4 min	0.3 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Harvard University	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi

26 Linnaean St Unit 4 is within 4 minutes or 0.3 mile from Lesley University. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Harvard University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 0.4 mile from 26 Linnaean St Unit 4. 26 Linnaean St Unit 4 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.0 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Porter Square Station	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Davis Station	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Harvard Square Station	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Magoun Square	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Ball Square	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	7 min	3.1 mi
West Medford	Drive:	7 min	3.4 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	7 min	3.7 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	15 min	7.2 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	16 min	7.0 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

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70 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 26 Linnaean St Unit 4.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
University Hall	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Porter Square Galleria	Walk:	8 min	0.5 mi
Porter Square Shopping Center	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi

26 Linnaean St Unit 4 has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 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
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Mystic River Reservation	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi

26 Linnaean St Unit 4 has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.