$3,345
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
288 Beacon St Unit 2
Somerville, MA 02143
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857-412-5864
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
10,000 sq ft
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Available
Available Sep 1
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- Pets Allowed
288 Beacon St Unit 2
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$10,035 deposit,
Available Sep 1
Somerville 2 bedroom located on Beacon Street in Inman Square close to Porter Square, Commuter Rail, T Access, shopping, dining and much more!! Unit features hardwood floors, newly renovated kitchen, laundry in unit, stainless steel appliances and great natural sunlight! NO BROKER FEE!! Call or email Jenna for more details Move in costs: first month's rent, last month's rent & 1 month security deposit Pet policy: pets are negotiable for $75/mo Parking policy: street parking 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.
288 Beacon St is an apartment community 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.
Apartment Features
- Washer/Dryer
- Dishwasher
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.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Broker Fee$0
- Dogs Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Cats Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Parking
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Utilities Included
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Water
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Sewer
Property Information
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3 units
Contact
- Listed by Jenna Crowley
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- Contact
Location
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Universities maintain a significant presence in the residential Agassiz-Harvard University neighborhood. Home to both Harvard University and Lesley University, neighborhood residents enjoy access to many museums, green spaces, and events hosted by the schools.
Agassiz Baldwin Community Center and Agassiz Community Gardens afford neighborhood residents the opportunity to foster individual as well as communal growth. Shops are plentiful in Agassiz-Harvard University, with convenience to both Harvard Square and Porter Square in addition to the retail corridor along Massachusetts Avenue.
Accessible to public transportation, I-93, and U.S. Route 3, getting around from Agassiz-Harvard University is a breeze. Air travel plans are easily executed from Agassiz-Harvard University with Boston Logan International Airport located less than eight miles away.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
288 Beacon St Unit 2 is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from Lesley University, Porter. It is also near Lesley University and Harvard University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
548 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
474 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,367 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
179 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Somerville include Porter Square Station, located 0.5 mile from 288 Beacon St Unit 2. 288 Beacon St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.4 miles or 14 minutes away.
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.4 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.
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Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 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
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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 288 Beacon St Unit 2.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
288 Beacon St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.1 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Mystic River Reservation
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
288 Beacon St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
288 Beacon St Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 3.3 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 0.9 mile away and a 16 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 11.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 32 min | 17.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 35 min | 20.5 mi |
288 Beacon St Unit 2 has 3 military bases within 20.5 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 11.2 miles away and a 21 minute drive.
Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Dishwasher
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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.
288 Beacon St
Somerville, MA 02143