Condos Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge Mid-Cambridge

$3,800 Total Monthly Price

56 Kirkland St Unit 5

Cambridge, MA 02138

617-492-6368

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

950 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Medical Services
Property is near public transit and schools
1 Fireplace
Fenced Yard
Cooling Available
Shops

56 Kirkland St Unit 5

About This Home

$3,800 deposit, Available Now

***FULLY-FURNISHED CONDO*** Avl JUN 1. Walk 7-8 min. Harvard T! Avl up to a yr+. PURE ELEGANCE in this stunning top flr (~950sf) 1+BR on the 3rd flr in an 1890's Georgian bowfront townhouse. On KIRKLAND St near FRANCIS Ave,steps to Harvard Law & Design School. Walk to shopping,restaurants. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED: heat,water,electricity,a/c,wifi,cable. All KITCHENWARE,LINENS/TOWELS incl. Off-st PARKING avl $220/mo. SPACIOUS open living-dining,WASHER/DRYER IN-UNIT,gas FIREPLACE,SKYLIGHT,EXPOSED BRICK,GIGABIT-SPEED wifi,56" WIDE-SCREEN TV,CABLE w/~100 channels,YARD. High ceilings,handsome furnishings,hardwood & tile flrs,PERIOD DETAIL. Redone fully-applianced stainless kitchen w/original period cabinetry. Large BR,QUEEN-SIZED bed,generous closets,desk. SHOWER bathroom. Basement STORAGE. Electric included to $75/mo ($100/mo in summer); gas fireplc incl'd to $12/mo; tenant pays overages. Sorry,no pets permitted,but emotional support animals are with an accommodation. MLS ID 73520230

56 Kirkland St is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code.

* 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

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1980

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Home Design

Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

1 Fireplace 1-Story Property 950 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Laundry in unit Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,800 Property Available on 6/1/26 Assessor Parcel Number 409582 Rent includes heat, hot water, electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, extra storage, garden area, cable TV, furnishings (see remarks), air conditioning, laundry facilities, internet

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

2,295.68 Acre Lot Fenced Yard Garden

Parking

1 Open Parking Space 1 Car Parking Space

Utilities

Cooling Available Heating System Uses Natural Gas Individual Controls for Heating

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Common Area

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $3,800

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

Listed by Mari Morgen | Alcove Realty
Phone Number
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Neighborhood

Mid-Cambridge is a predominantly residential neighborhood brimming with apartments and townhomes available for rent. Central Square, Harvard Square, and Inman Square are all within easy walking distance of Mid-Cambridge, providing residents with abundant options for shopping, dining, entertainment, and public transportation.

Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are both walkable from Mid-Cambridge as well, making the neighborhood a popular choice among students, faculty, and staff of these institutions. Lush surroundings and green spaces like Joan Lorentz Park and Harvard Yard lend a sense of serenity to the neighborhood while the shops, bars, and eateries of bustling Massachusetts Avenue ensure there is always something to do in Mid-Cambridge.

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Amenities

Dishwasher
Disposal

Microwave
Range

Refrigerator
Fenced Lot

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Cambridge College	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Harvard University	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Lesley University	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi

56 Kirkland St Unit 5 is within 14 minutes or 0.7 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near Harvard University and Lesley University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Harvard Square Station, located 0.5 mile from 56 Kirkland St Unit 5. 56 Kirkland St Unit 5 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.2 miles or 13 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Harvard Square Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Union Square	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Central Square Station	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Porter Square Station	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Gilman Square	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi
North Station	Drive:	8 min	3.1 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Back Bay Station	Drive:	12 min	4.2 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	15 min	7.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	13 min	6.2 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

100 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 56 Kirkland St Unit 5.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Harvard Square	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Galleria At Harvard Square	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Somerville Plaza	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi

56 Kirkland St Unit 5 has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Coit Observatory	Drive:	7 min	3.0 mi

56 Kirkland St Unit 5 has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.