$3,000 / Month
494 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1
Cambridge, MA 02139
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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| 2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | 1,000 SF |
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12 Months
About This Property
Large 5 room apartment with 2 bedrooms including heat and hot water make this a great value, right in the heart of Central Square. Walk out your door and the City is your front yard. A few blocks from the RED LINE T. Close to MIT and HARVARD. High ceilings, wood floors. Modern Kitchen with in unit full size laundry. Combination Living and Dining Room. Dining can be used as office also. Updated kitchen and bath with Dishwasher, Disposal and microwave. Beautiful classic brick building. July 1, 2022 Occupancy. First and Last and Fee. Classic Brick Building at the corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Brookline Street
494 Massachusetts Ave is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.
Condo Features
Dishwasher
Microwave
Disposal
Heating
- Heating
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Dining Room
Location
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Central Square is a thriving commercial district in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Filled with eclectic local restaurants, bars, and shops, this retail hub is the perfect place for renters looking for an urban lifestyle with plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities. Enjoy popular hotspots like the Mad Monkfish or Brick & Mortar, or check out some local entertainment at the Central Square Theater.
Because Central Square is such an urban neighborhood, there’s fantastic access to public transportation through the Central Subway Station. This is the ideal fit for commuters because of its public transit availability and the neighborhood’s unbeatable access to Boston. Central Square is just north of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a few miles southeast of Harvard University, and just across the Charles River from Boston University.
Learn more about living in Central SquareBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
| Beds | Average Size | Lowest | Typical | Premium |
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| Studio Studio Studio | 2239 Sq Ft | $2,100 | $2,778 | $3,975 |
| 1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed | 4573-4575 Sq Ft | $2,400 | $3,440 | $4,493 |
| 2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds | 3063-3065 Sq Ft | $2,600 | $4,035 | $6,000 |
| 3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds | 3821-3823 Sq Ft | $3,200 | $4,986 | $6,850 |
| 4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds | 3083 Sq Ft | $1,125 | $5,968 | $7,500 |
Amenities
- Heating
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Dining Room
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
494 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from MIT. It is also near Cambridge College and Boston University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
407 Students
Nearby
Charter Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
999 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 4-8
28 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-K
51 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-1
6 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.1 mile from 494 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1. 494 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.7 miles or 14 minutes away.
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.7 mi |
Time and distance from 494 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
494 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 miles, which is about a 19-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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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
494 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 has 5 parks within 2.0 miles, including Coit Observatory, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
494 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 has 3 hospitals within 1.9 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.0 mile away and a 19 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 24 min | 12.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 16.7 mi |
494 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 is 12.9 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
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494 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139