Ten Essex
2-12 Essex St,
Cambridge, MA 02139
Studio - 3 Beds $2,995 - $6,300
27 William St
27 William St,
Cambridge,
MA
02139
Favorites
27 William St
Favorites
About 27 William St
*Use email only for queries, email address preferred* Friendly community of 12 Harvard/MIT/MGH/Longwood post-docs sharing a very nicely renovated and maintained house, each post-doc in their own private hardwood floored bedroom-kitchen semi-studio unit with 4.5 twice weekly professionally maintained bathrooms, with laundry facilities, covered secure bike parking and nicely landcaped grounds surrounding the house on two sides. Weekly maintained. 2 min. walk to redline, LongwoodM2 and 47, and Harvard-MIT#1 Mass. Ave shuttle bus lines' stop, supermarkets and plenty of shopping and entertainment in lively Ctrl. Sq. Equidistant 15 min. walks to Harvard and to MIT. The Harvard Van and the MIT Saferide shuttle stop close from the house. MGH and Longwood are within comfortable biking distances as well.
27 William St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Walk To Campus
Apartment Features
- Smoke Free
- Kitchen
- Furnished
Location
Get Directions
On the coast of the Charles River, Cambridgeport neighbors the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and lies just north of Boston University across the river. Just minutes from bustling downtown Boston, Cambridgeport has small town charm with close proximity to big city amenities. On the shore of the Charles River, residents enjoy visiting Magazine Beach Park with great water views and open green space.
Visit Asgard Irish Pub for delicious eats in an old-timey, classic pub setting. For a colorful, lively atmosphere with diverse cuisine and late night shows, venture over to The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub. While in Cambridgeport, you’ll want to visit the MIT Museum, filled with galleries and exhibits focused on research and innovation. Get out on the water with the Riverside Boat Club and join the hundreds of rowers in this non-profit community gem.
Learn more about living in Cambridgeport
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
27 William St is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near MIT and Boston University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
332 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
407 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
293 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
251 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 4-8
28 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-K
51 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-1
6 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 8-12
29 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.
Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.2 mile from 27 William St. 27 William St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.1 miles or 15 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|
|
Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|
|
Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 10 min | 2.7 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
|
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
|
Drive: | 15 min | 6.1 mi |
Time and distance from 27 William St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
27 William St has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-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 | 1.8 mi |
|
Coit Observatory
|
Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
|
Charles River Reservation
|
Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
27 William St has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Coit Observatory, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
27 William St has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.0 mile away and a 18 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 25 min | 12.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 16.6 mi |
27 William St is 12.9 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Explore Similar Rentals Nearby
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources
27 William St
Cambridge, MA 02139