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Houses Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge
$4,900 Total Monthly Price

39 Walker St

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Cambridge, MA 02138

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Square Feet

    1,476 sq ft

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Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Deck
  • Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Community Pool
  • Tennis Courts
39 Walker St
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39 Walker St
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Located in the Observatory Hill neighborhood just west of Harvard Square on one of the prettiest streets in Cambridge this spacious attached single family home is fully furnished and ready for immediate occupancy. You'll enjoy the cozy livingroom with wood burning fireplace during those cold New England nights. Entertain in the formal diningroom and adjacent eat-in kitchen. The second floor study will inspire you to be your academic best! With two floors of living space and two full and one half baths you'll always have room for visiting guests. And wait till you see the private garden with deck and patio! You'll enjoy all that makes Cambrdge such a special place to live and work with Harvard Square, The University and public transportation are just around the corner and Huron Village grocery and specialty shops are just a short walk away. Washer/dryer in house. Welcome home to 39 Walker Street.

39 Walker St is a house located in Middlesex County and the 02138 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 1874

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2.5 Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms

Home Design

Property Attached Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

1 Fireplace 1,476 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Laundry in unit Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $4,900 Property Available on 9/1/26 Assessor Parcel Number 4738032 Rent includes water, sewer, garden area

Location

Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools

Lot Details

2,138 Sq Ft Lot Garden

Outdoor Features

Deck Porch Patio

Utilities

Cooling Available Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry

Overview

Near Conservation Area No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Community Pool Tennis Courts Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

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City - Cambridge

Cambridge, situated along the Charles River, combines academic excellence with historic charm. As home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the city maintains a strong intellectual presence while offering diverse neighborhood experiences. Harvard Square features historic architecture, independent bookstores, and local cafes, while Kendall Square has emerged as a global technology and research center. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Charles River Esplanade and Fresh Pond Reservation, which provides 162 acres of walking trails around a glacial lake. The city offers various housing styles, from preserved Victorian buildings in Mid-Cambridge to contemporary apartments in East Cambridge, with concentrated residential areas near Harvard Square, Central Square, and Kendall Square.

The rental market in Cambridge reflects high demand, with current average rents at $3,297 for one-bedroom apartments (up 3.

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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Porch
  • Deck
  • Garden
  • Pool
  • Tennis Court
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Lesley University
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Lesley University, Porter
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Harvard University
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Cambridge College
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
39 Walker St is within 2 minutes or 0.1 mile from Lesley University. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Harvard University.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Maria L. Baldwin
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
385 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10
Peabody
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
320 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
278 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
286 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
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
1,439 Students
Nearby
St Peter Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
192 Students
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 0.7 mile from 39 Walker St. 39 Walker St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.4 miles or 17 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Porter Square Station
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Harvard Square Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Davis Station
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Central Square Station
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Magoun Square
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Belmont
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Lansdowne
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
West Medford
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
North Station
Drive: 11 min 4.3 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 14 min 7.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Drive: 17 min 7.4 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 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
Active
Soundscore™
76 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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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 Works
Points of Interest

Time and distance from 39 Walker St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
26-28 Church St
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
26-28 Church St
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
One Winthrop Square
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
39 Walker St has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Coit Observatory
Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
39 Walker St has 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Mount Auburn Hospital
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 9 min 3.3 mi
39 Walker St has 3 hospitals within 3.3 miles, the nearest is Mount Auburn Hospital which is 0.9 mile away and a 17 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 22 min 11.2 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 30 min 16.2 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 38 min 21.5 mi
39 Walker St has 3 military bases within 21.5 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 11.2 miles away and a 22 minute drive.

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