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51 5th St
East Cambridge, MA
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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| 3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | — |
About This Property
APS42900437 - TransportationBus: 85 Hampshire St @ Cardinal Medeiros Ave (0.55 mi)Bus: 68 Broadway @ Hampshire St (0.57 mi)Tram: D Lechmere (0.32 mi)Bus: 87 McGrath Hwy @ Twin City Plaza (0.18 mi)Bus: 69 Cambridge St @ Fifth St (0.01 mi) Terms: First Month, Last Month, Fee Payor: Landlord,
51 5th St is a condo located in Middlesex County and the ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.
51 5th St,
East Cambridge,
MA
Situated along Interstate 93 and the Charles River is the bustling neighborhood of East Cambridge. Known for fantastic eats and big-city proximity, East Cambridge is the perfect neighborhood for commuters or renters looking to be close to Boston. The city of Boston is located about two miles southeast of town, just over the river.
East Cambridge relies on its thriving small businesses to keep both locals and visitors pleased with the neighborhood’s urban amenities. Check out local favorites like Toscanini’s Ice Cream, Tatte Bakery & Café, and Lone Star Taco Bar. Gold Star Mothers Park and Lechmere Canal Park are just a few of the community green spaces within the neighborhood, and residents have direct access to entertaining attractions like the Museum of Science, the Multicultural Arts Center, the Cambridge Antique Market, and Twin City Plaza, an outdoor shopping center.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
51 5th St is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from MIT. It is also near Bunker Hill Community College and Cambridge College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
215 Students
Nearby
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
244 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
317 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
28 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in East Cambridge include Lechmere Station, located 0.3 mile from 51 5th St. 51 5th St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.7 miles or 10 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi | |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.7 mi |
Walkability Near 51 5th St East Cambridge, MA
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.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 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
Busy
Soundscore™
63
/ 100
Traffic
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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 51 5th St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
51 5th St has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Museum of Science
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
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Boston African American National Historic Site
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Boston National Historical Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Boston Public Garden
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
51 5th St has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Museum of Science, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston National Historical Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
51 5th St has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.1 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 13.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 32 min | 17.9 mi |
51 5th St has 3 military bases within 17.9 miles, the nearest is Boston Support Center which is 2.3 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
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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.
51 5th St
East Cambridge, MA