Houses Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge Cambridgeport

$8,500 Total Monthly Price

8 Florence St

Cambridge, MA 02139

781-999-4835

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2.5
Square Feet

1,955 sq ft
Available

Available May 21

Highlights

Fenced Lot
Deck

8 Florence St

About This Home

$8,500 deposit, Available May 21

Beautifully updated Victorian single-family home in the heart of Cambridgeport. Set on a corner lot just steps from the Charles River,Trader Joe’s,Whole Foods,with convenient access to MIT and Harvard. This 3 bed,2.5 bath home offers 1,955 sqft,blending classic character with thoughtful modern updates. The main level features an open living and dining area with hardwood floors,high ceilings,detailed crown molding,and a decorative fireplace,flowing seamlessly into an updated kitchen and sun-filled four-season room with skylight. Upstairs includes two bedrooms and a dedicated office,while the finished lower level offers additional living space with a full bath,ideal for guests or a secondary suite. Enjoy a private backyard oasis with deck space,perfect for entertaining or relaxing. While there is no off-street parking,the home is located on a quiet residential street. A rare opportunity,come explore all that Cambridgeport has to offer. MLS ID 73521106

8 Florence St is a house located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code.

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Fees and Policies

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One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $8,500

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House Features

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Contact

Listed by George Horiatis | Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
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Neighborhood

On the coast of the Charles River, Cambridgeport neighbors the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and lies just north of Boston University across the river. Just minutes from bustling downtown Boston, Cambridgeport has small town charm with close proximity to big city amenities. On the shore of the Charles River, residents enjoy visiting Magazine Beach Park with great water views and open green space.

Visit Asgard Irish Pub for delicious eats in an old-timey, classic pub setting. For a colorful, lively atmosphere with diverse cuisine and late night shows, venture over to The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub. While in Cambridgeport, you’ll want to visit the MIT Museum, filled with galleries and exhibits focused on research and innovation. Get out on the water with the Riverside Boat Club and join the hundreds of rowers in this non-profit community gem.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Boston University	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Cambridge College	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
MIT	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi

8 Florence St is within 14 minutes or 0.7 mile from Boston University. It is also near Cambridge College and MIT.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include St Paul Street Station, located 1.1 miles from 8 Florence St. 8 Florence St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.4 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
St Paul Street Station	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Boston University West Station	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Pleasant Street Station	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Boston University Central Station	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Babcock Street Station	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
Ruggles Station	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi
Back Bay Station	Drive:	11 min	3.3 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	13 min	7.2 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	15 min	8.4 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 8 Florence St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Memorial Plaza	Walk:	2 min	0.1 mi
330-340 River Street	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Residences at University Park	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi

8 Florence St has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Coit Observatory	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi
Charles River Reservation	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi

8 Florence St has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Coit Observatory, Charles River Reservation, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Arbour Human Resource Institute	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Cambridge Health Alliance	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi