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Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge

8 Forest St

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8 Forest St

Cambridge, MA 02140

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8 Forest St, Cambridge,

MA 02140

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City - Cambridge

Cambridge, situated along the Charles River, combines academic excellence with historic charm. As home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the city maintains a strong intellectual presence while offering diverse neighborhood experiences. Harvard Square features historic architecture, independent bookstores, and local cafes, while Kendall Square has emerged as a global technology and research center. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Charles River Esplanade and Fresh Pond Reservation, which provides 162 acres of walking trails around a glacial lake. The city offers various housing styles, from preserved Victorian buildings in Mid-Cambridge to contemporary apartments in East Cambridge, with concentrated residential areas near Harvard Square, Central Square, and Kendall Square.

The rental market in Cambridge reflects high demand, with current average rents at $3,297 for one-bedroom apartments (up 3.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Lesley University, Porter	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Lesley University	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi

8 Forest St is within 3 minutes or 0.2 mile from Lesley University, Porter. It is also near Lesley University and Harvard University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 0.3 mile from 8 Forest St. 8 Forest St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.8 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Porter Square Station	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Davis Station	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Magoun Square	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Harvard Square Station	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Ball Square	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
West Medford	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	8 min	3.8 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	16 min	7.8 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	15 min	6.8 mi

Walkability Near 8 Forest St Cambridge, MA 02140

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

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69 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 8 Forest St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
University Hall	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Porter Square Galleria	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Somerville Place	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi

8 Forest St has 3 shopping centers within 0.3 mile, which is about a 6-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:	11 min	0.6 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Mystic River Reservation	Drive:	7 min	3.1 mi

8 Forest St has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Mineralogical and Geological Museum, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.