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Condos Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge Cambridgeport
$5,995 Plus Fees
12 Month Lease

281 Brookline St Unit 1

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Cambridge, MA 02139

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2.5

  • Square Feet

    1,893 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

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  • Pets Allowed
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
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281 Brookline St Unit 1
12 Month Lease , Available Now

Move-In Costs Fees: Broker Fee: $5,995 First Month Rent: $5,995 Security Deposit: $5,995 Lock Key Fee: $250 Disclaimer: The information in this listing may have been gathered from third-party sources including the owner and/or public records. Listings are subject to errors and omissions. Encore Realty disclaims any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information. Encore Realty is an Equal Housing Opportunity Agency. Photos may not always be of the actual apartment. At times, sample images are used to make a general representation. By clicking on our ad, you are requesting to hire Blue Stream Real Estate dba Encore Realty and its agents unless explicitly stated otherwise. You understand that we are your hired party and have no contract, written, verbal, or otherwise with the landlord(s) of any property we may show you.

281 Brookline St is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. 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.

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
      • Resident Access Keys/Cards/Locks/Remotes Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $250
      • Broker Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $5,995
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $5,995
      • First Month Rent
        Charged per unit.
        $5,995
  • Dogs
    • Allowed
  • Cats
    • Allowed
  • Garage Lot

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

Lease Options

  • 12 Months

Condo Features

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Granite Countertops

Microwave

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dining Room
  • Deck

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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
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dining Room
  • Deck
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water Included
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Boston University
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
MIT
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Cambridge College
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
281 Brookline St Unit 1 is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Boston University. It is also near MIT and Cambridge College.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Boston University West Station, located 0.6 mile from 281 Brookline St Unit 1. 281 Brookline St Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.2 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Boston University West Station
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Central Square Station
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
St Paul Street Station
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Boston University East Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Boston University Central Station
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Ruggles
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Lansdowne
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
North Station
Drive: 9 min 3.0 mi
Back Bay
Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 13 min 7.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Drive: 15 min 6.2 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90 / 100

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Local Logic 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
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Soundscore™
65 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 281 Brookline St Unit 1.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
330-340 River Street
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Residences at University Park
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Memorial Plaza
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
281 Brookline St Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Coit Observatory
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Charles River Reservation
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
281 Brookline St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Coit Observatory, Charles River Reservation, and John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
281 Brookline St Unit 1 has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Arbour Human Resource Institute which is 1.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 25 min 13.5 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 29 min 16.6 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 36 min 20.5 mi
281 Brookline St Unit 1 has 3 military bases within 20.5 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 13.5 miles away and a 25 minute drive.

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