Houses Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge Harvard Square 4 Mason St

$4,500 / Month

4 Mason St

Cambridge, MA 02138

Today

781-999-4835

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,440 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Property is near public transit
1 Fireplace
Cooling Available
Shops
Coin Laundry
Heating Available

4 Mason St

About This Home

$4,500 deposit, Available Now

In the 1950s,mail for 4 Mason Street was sometimes addressed to “the smallest house in Cambridge.” This freestanding early Victorian gem,built in 1835,sits just steps from Cambridge Common and to Harvard Yard,the T,and Harvard’s Law and Ed Schools. With a fully renovated kitchen and bathroom,this home also features a new heat-pump HVAC system,restored original hardwoods,brand new washer and dryer as well as a decorative fireplace. The basement is a great space for a study,secondary lounge,sofa-bed,or storage. Upstairs is one full bedroom and a smaller room perfect as an office or dressing room. The exterior has been freshly painted. Located in an unbeatable location near restaurants and shops,come experience all Harvard Square has to offer! MLS# 73415155

4 Mason St is a house located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. 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

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1835

Accessible Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Interior Spaces

1 Fireplace 1,440 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Dryer Laundry in unit Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $4,500 12 Month Lease Term Rent includes air conditioning, laundry facilities

Location

Property is near public transit Property is near schools

Lot Details

2.3 Acre Lot

Utilities

Cooling Available Heating Available

Community Details

Amenities

Shops Coin Laundry

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Pet policies are negotiable.

Contact

Listed by George Horiatis | Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Phone Number
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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Dishwasher

Microwave

Range

Refrigerator

Neighborhood

Located in the historic heart of Cambridge, Harvard Square has served the community as a revered gathering place since 1630. Residents and visitors alike flock to Harvard Square to peruse the many bookstores, coffee houses, art theaters, fine restaurants, and eclectic shops. The streets of Harvard Square are brimming with public art installations, street performers, and regularly scheduled events.

Living near Harvard Square grants residents easy access to a host of commercial and cultural offerings as well as the sprawling Harvard Yard and recreational opportunities on the Charles River. Numerous apartments and condos are available for rent in the area, presenting potential renters with many options to choose from. Quick access to the T makes getting around from Harvard Square easy.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Harvard University	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Lesley University	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi

4 Mason St is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from Harvard University. It is also near Lesley University and Cambridge College.

Schools

Maria L. Baldwin

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

340 Students

Attendance Zone

Martin Luther King Jr.

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

332 Students

Attendance Zone

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

251 Students

Attendance Zone

Vassal Lane Upper School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

273 Students

Attendance Zone

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,867 Students

Attendance Zone

St Peter Elementary School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

203 Students

Nearby

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

1,012 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Harvard Square Station, located 0.4 mile from 4 Mason St. 4 Mason St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.0 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Harvard Square Station	Walk:	6 min	0.4 mi
Porter Square Station	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi
Central Square Station	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Davis Station	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
Magoun Square	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	6 min	3.3 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi
Back Bay Station	Drive:	12 min	5.1 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	13 min	6.7 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	15 min	7.0 mi

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Biker's Paradise

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.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 4 Mason St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Harvard Square	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Galleria At Harvard Square	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
University Hall	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi

4 Mason St has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 2-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Longfellow National Historic Site	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	7 min	3.0 mi

4 Mason St has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Longfellow National Historic Site, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.