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$3,100 Total Monthly Price

8 Allen St Unit 2

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Cambridge, MA 02140

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  • Bedrooms

    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    750 sq ft

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  • No Cooling
8 Allen St Unit 2
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About This Home

$3,100 deposit, Available Now

Welcome to this charming 1bedroom plus den,1 bathroom with an awesome deck in unit washer and dryer on the second floor is perfectly situated on the peaceful side street in the heart of Porter Square. Enjoy unbeatable convenience with the Redline,commuter trail,Porter Square Shopping Center and a variety of local restaurants and shops just steps away. This unit completed with one off-parking. Schedule a viewing today and make it your home! MLS# 73468678

8 Allen St is a condo located in Middlesex County and the 02140 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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Home Design

Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

750 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Oven Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,100 Rent includes water, parking

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1 Open Parking Space 1 Car Parking Space

Utilities

No Cooling

Community Details

Overview

Property has a 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.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $3,100

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 Alpha Group | Compass
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Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
Neighborhood

A commuter-friendly destination in the city of Cambridge, Porter Square is known as a local shopping destination in this welcoming area. The Porter Square Shopping Center is an outdoor complex with well-known retailers, local businesses, and various restaurants such as coffee shops, diners, taverns, and more. Elm Street is a popular place to find all of your dining and shopping options, as well.

Longstanding single-family homes make this neighborhood very unique with a family-friendly environment. Lesley University’s Porter Campus gives a youthful vibe to the neighborhood, and great public schools can be found nearby.

Learn more about living in Porter Square 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Lesley University, Porter
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Lesley University
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Tufts Univ., Medford
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Harvard University
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
8 Allen St Unit 2 is within 5 minutes or 0.3 mile from Lesley University, Porter. It is also near Lesley University and Tufts Univ., Medford.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 0.2 mile from 8 Allen St Unit 2. 8 Allen St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.1 miles or 17 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Porter Square Station
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Davis Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Magoun Square
Walk: 21 min 1.1 mi
Ball Square
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Harvard Square Station
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
West Medford
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Belmont Center
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 8 min 4.3 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 15 min 7.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 17 min 7.1 mi
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
78
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 8 Allen St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Porter Square Shopping Center
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Porter Square Galleria
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
University Hall
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
8 Allen St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 0.2 mile, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
 Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Mystic River Reservation
 Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
8 Allen St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 9 min 3.9 mi
8 Allen St Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 3.9 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 2.1 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 20 min 10.6 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 31 min 16.8 mi
8 Allen St Unit 2 is 10.6 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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