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$4,500 Total Monthly Price

280 River St

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Cambridge, MA 02139

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1.5

  • Square Feet

    1,039 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Jogging Path
  • Fenced Yard
  • Patio
  • Shops
  • Forced Air Heating System
280 River St
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About This Home

$4,500 deposit, Available Now

This immaculate multi-level home,built in 2006,features 2 beds/1.5 baths,and garage parking. The open floor plan includes warm cherry cabinets,granite countertops,and hardwood floors throughout. The ground level offers a bonus study/office with direct access to a private,fenced-in patio. Upgraded lighting with state-of-the-art switches,Nest thermostats,a keypad door lock,and a Ring doorbell enhance convenience. Additional highlights include a newer Navien wall-mounted instant hot water tank,in-unit washer/dryer,central AC,a whole house water filter,and extra storage on the ground level. Conveniently located near Whole Foods,Trader Joe's,Rite-Aid,Harvard Business School,and the Red Line at Central Square. Bus routes to Longwood Medical Area. MLS ID 73551282

280 River St is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge 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.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 2006

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1.5 Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms

Home Design

Property Attached Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

1,039 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Freezer Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Laundry in unit Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $4,500 Property Available on 9/1/26 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number 4690404 Rent includes water, sewer, snow removal, gardener

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

Fenced Yard

Outdoor Features

Patio

Parking

1 Car Garage

Utilities

Cooling Available Forced Air Heating System High Speed Internet Heating System Uses Natural Gas Individual Controls for Heating

Community Details

Amenities

Shops

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Recreation

Jogging Path

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
        Charged per unit.
        $4,500

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.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Sewer

Contact

  • Listed by Sino-US Realty Team | Keller Williams Realty
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

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.

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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Fenced Lot
  • Patio
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Sewer Included
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Cambridge College
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
MIT
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Harvard University
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Boston University
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
280 River St is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near Harvard University and Boston University.
Schools
Martin Luther King, Jr. School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
401 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
The Amigos School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
421 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
286 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
Cambridge Street Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
317 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
54 Students
Nearby
James F Farr Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
29 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.5 mile from 280 River St. 280 River St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.5 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Central Square Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Harvard Square Station
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
St Paul Street Station
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Boston University West Station
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Pleasant Street Station
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Lansdowne
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Ruggles
Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
North Station
Drive: 10 min 3.3 mi
Back Bay
Drive: 9 min 4.2 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 13 min 7.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 15 min 8.5 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 280 River St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
330-340 River Street
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Memorial Plaza
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Residences at University Park
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
280 River 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 1.6 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
280 River St has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Coit Observatory, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
280 River St has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 25 min 13.3 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 28 min 16.4 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 37 min 20.6 mi
280 River St has 3 military bases within 20.6 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 13.3 miles away and a 25 minute drive.

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