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$3,500 Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease

279 Washington St Unit 3

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Somerville, MA 02143

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  • Bedrooms

    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    800 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Jul 1

Highlights

  • Pets Allowed
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Basement
  • Smoke Free
  • Deck
  • Garden
279 Washington St Unit 3
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $7,000 deposit, Available Jul 1

Experience the serenity of city living Mid-Cambridge has to offer. Conveniently sitting in between Union and Harvard Square. While having east Somerville as neighboring town. This wonderful recently renovated sun drenched 1-bed 1-bath with two extra Alcoves for office or leisure use. This exquisite condo-unit offers a fully equipped eat-kitchen with fixtures/appliances consisting of granite countertops, shaker cabinets, dishwasher while utilizing gas as your heating source. Private deck and a common backyard. This very well maintained and modernized spacious living offers an abundance of natural lighting, In-building laundry facilities. Offering Extremely close proximity to Shopping Malls local Medical facilities within radius, and Green or Red Line as public transportation. Experience the serene environment for a morning walk along the Charles, or explore the inner parts of the city hopping around local diners/restaurants, shopping centers, Harvard and Davis Square and other stops along the way. Rent Includes: Water and exclusive garage parking. Each apartment in the building has a large separate lockable storage space in the basement Current occupant has furniture for sale if desired.

Experience the serenity of city living Mid-Cambridge has to offer. Conveniently sitting in between Union and Harvard Square. While having east Somerville as neighboring town. This wonderful recently renovated sun drenched 1-bed 1-bath with two extra Alcoves for office or leisure use. This exquisite condo-unit offers a fully equipped eat-kitchen with fixtures/appliances consisting of granite countertops, shaker cabinets, dishwasher while utilizing gas as your heating source. Private deck and a common backyard. This very well maintained and modernized spacious living offers an abundance of natural lighting, In-building laundry facilities. Offering Extremely close proximity to Shopping Malls local Medical facilities within radius, and Green or Red Line as public transportation. Experience the serene environment for a morning walk along the Charles, or explore the inner parts of the city hopping around local diners/restaurants, shopping centers, Harvard and Davis Square and other stops along the way. Rent Includes: Water and exclusive garage parking. Each apartment in the building has a large separate lockable storage space in the basement Current occupant has furniture for sale if desired.

279 Washington St is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02143 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Somerville School District attendance zone.

* 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.

Condo Features

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Granite Countertops

Microwave

  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Basement
  • Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Storage Space
  • Deck
  • Garden

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.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Contact

  • Phone Number
  • Contact
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Neighborhood

Just a 20-minute drive from downtown Boston, Conway Park is a residential neighborhood featuring apartments for rent in large, triple decker multi-family homes. The area is small but has tons of amenities for your everyday needs. The namesake park offers a playground and facilities for basketball, soccer, football, and baseball. Veterans Memorial Rink is an old-school rink for hockey games and ice skating.

There are several casual, locally-owned bakeries, cafes, and restaurants in the neighborhood. Samba Bar& Grille is great for dancing and happy hour food. Harvard University and Harvard Square are within walking distance of Conway Park, making it a great location for students and culture aficionados. Consider renting here if you want a hometown feel in an urban landscape.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Lesley University, Porter
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Cambridge College
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Harvard University
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Lesley University
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
279 Washington St Unit 3 is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from Cambridge College. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Lesley University.
Schools
Somerville High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Castle School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Somerville include Union Square, located 0.4 mile from 279 Washington St Unit 3. 279 Washington St Unit 3 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.5 miles or 11 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Union Square
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Gilman Square
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Central Square Station
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Magoun Square
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
East Somerville
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
North Station
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 10 min 3.5 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 16 min 8.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
Walker's Paradise
98
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
79
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
100
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Busy
61
Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 279 Washington St Unit 3.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Somerville Plaza
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Twin City Plaza
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Somerville Place
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
279 Washington St Unit 3 has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 miles, which is about a 19-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
 Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Museum of Science
 Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
279 Washington St Unit 3 has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
279 Washington St Unit 3 has 3 hospitals within 2.4 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 0.7 mile away and a 12 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 24 min 12.2 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 31 min 17.7 mi
279 Washington St Unit 3 is 12.2 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Basement
  • Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Storage Space
  • Deck
  • Garden

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