$5,500
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
279 Concord Ave Unit 279 Concord Ave #2
Cambridge, MA 02138
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Bedrooms
4
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Bathrooms
2
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Square Feet
1,300 sq ft
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Available
Available Sep 1
Highlights
- Hardwood Floors
- Basement
279 Concord Ave Unit 279 Concord Ave #2
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$5,500 deposit,
Available Sep 1
Spacious and updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath apartment located in the highly desirable Observatory Hill neighborhood of Cambridge. This sunny unit features hardwood floors throughout, a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, central air conditioning, and in-unit laundry. One off street parking spot. SORRY! NO PETS! Enjoy generous living space with both front and rear porches, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, along with access to a shared backyard. The apartment also includes additional basement storage and offers easy access to Harvard Square, Fresh Pond, public transportation, shops, restaurants, and neighborhood parks. Updated pics to come!
279 Concord Ave is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.
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* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
Stainless Steel Appliances
- Air Conditioning
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Basement
- Pond
- Porch
Fees and Policies
Details
Property Information
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3 units
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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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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
279 Concord Ave Unit 279 Concord Ave #2 is within 14 minutes or 0.7 mile from Lesley University. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Harvard University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
320 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
385 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
278 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
286 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
218 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
1,439 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 1.1 miles from 279 Concord Ave Unit 279 Concord Ave #2. 279 Concord Ave Unit 279 Concord Ave #2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.7 miles or 17 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 17 min | 7.7 mi |
Getting Around
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
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 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
Busy
Soundscore™
66
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 279 Concord Ave Unit 279 Concord Ave #2.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
279 Concord Ave Unit 279 Concord Ave #2 has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 18-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.7 mi |
279 Concord Ave Unit 279 Concord Ave #2 has 5 parks within 3.7 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
279 Concord Ave Unit 279 Concord Ave #2 has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Mount Auburn Hospital which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 10.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 15.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 38 min | 21.8 mi |
279 Concord Ave Unit 279 Concord Ave #2 has 3 military bases within 21.8 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 10.4 miles away and a 19 minute drive.
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Basement
- Pond
- Porch
279 Concord Ave Unit 279 Concord Ave #2 Photos
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.
279 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138