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$4,500 Total Monthly Price

508 Franklin St

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Cambridge, MA 02139

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 2.5 Baths 2.5 Baths 2.5 Ba 1,376 SF

About This Property

Great location,spacious and bright unique single family in the prime location of Riverside near Harvard/Central Square,Charles River,Harvard,MIT. This contemporary open plan home with large patio doors leading onto a private deck and garden. This home offers 2 Bedrooms with skylights,2.5 baths,finished basement,ideal space for a home office and work-from-here to stay,parking for two cars tandem in the driveway. Prospective Tenants to pay full brokerage fee and also tenants will be responsible for all utilities except water and sewer.

508 Franklin St is a house located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.

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Neighborhood

As one of the top-ranking neighborhoods to live in in the city of Cambridge, Riverside is a premier spot for waterfront views, outdoor recreation, and a happening nightlife scene. Large, colorful homes and historic buildings mark this neighborhood with local charm that you won’t want to miss. Exuding a college-town vibe, Riverside is situated directly south of Harvard University, so though the neighborhood feels family-friendly, it’s also very youthful due to the proximity to this prestigious university.

But Harvard isn’t the only school in walking distance of Riverside. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (known as MIT) is just two miles from Riverside, making this neighborhood an educational hub. Whether you want to walk, drive, or make use of public transit, by bus or subway, this area is very commuter-friendly.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 2902-2904 Sq Ft $1,900 $2,451 $3,253
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 3424-3425 Sq Ft $1,250 $2,908 $4,800
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 3390 Sq Ft $2,240 $3,438 $5,000
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 4514-4515 Sq Ft $3,000 $5,099 $11,000
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 4117 Sq Ft $980 $4,863 $9,975
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Cambridge College
Walk: 1 min 0.1 mi
Harvard University
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
MIT
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
Lesley University
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
508 Franklin St is within 1 minute or 0.1 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near Harvard University and MIT.
Schools
The Amigos School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
407 Students
Attendance Zone
Martin Luther King Jr.
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
332 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Street Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
293 Students
Attendance Zone
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
251 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
Attendance Zone
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-K
51 Students
Nearby
St. Paul's Choir School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 4-8
28 Students
Nearby
Castle School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.5 mile from 508 Franklin St. 508 Franklin St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.6 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Central Square Station
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Harvard Square Station
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Union Square
Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
St Paul Street Station
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Boston University West Station
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 8 min 3.6 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 11 min 4.6 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 13 min 7.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 15 min 8.6 mi

Walkability Near 508 Franklin St Cambridge, MA 02139

Walker's Paradise
97
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
76
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
99
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.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 508 Franklin St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
330-340 River Street
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Galleria At Harvard Square
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Harvard Square
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
508 Franklin St has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
508 Franklin St has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
508 Franklin St has 3 hospitals within 2.4 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 0.7 mile away and a 12 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 24 min 12.6 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 28 min 16.6 mi
508 Franklin St is 12.6 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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