Townhomes Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge Neighborhood Nine

$3,300 Total Monthly Price

86 Garden St

Cambridge, MA 02138

617-299-9201

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

800 sq ft
Available

Available Now

86 Garden St

About This Home

$3,300 deposit, Available Now

Don’t miss this charming fully furnished two-level cottage tucked into a beautifully maintained garden setting near Harvard Square. Surrounded by manicured lawns,mature plantings,and peaceful outdoor space,this home offers a rare sense of privacy and calm in the heart of Cambridge. Inside,the cottage features hardwood floors,air conditioning,in-unit laundry,and a newly renovated kitchen with dishwasher. The layout includes comfortable living space on the main level with two bedrooms upstairs,creating a practical and inviting home for everyday living. Enjoy a true turnkey rental with furnishings,heat,hot water,electricity,and cooking gas included. Flexible lease terms are available from 6 to 12 months. Ideally located near Harvard Square,the Red Line,bike paths,walking routes,shops,restaurants,and convenient access to Harvard,Lesley,Tufts,MIT,and the surrounding Cambridge neighborhoods. A special rental offering comfort,convenience,and a garden oasis feel in one of Cambridge’s most connected locations. Graduate students welcome. Sorry,no undergraduates. MLS ID 73556630

86 Garden St is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code.

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* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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
- Security Deposit - Refundable
  
  $3,300

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Details

Utilities Included

Gas
Electricity
Heat

Townhome Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Microwave

Disposal

Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Heating
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Freezer

Contact

Listed by Eric Walbridge | Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
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Neighborhood

Directly north of Harvard Square, the city’s iconic cultural hub, Neighborhood Nine holds a premier spot in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sitting northwest of Harvard University, America’s oldest university, Neighborhood Nine boasts a diverse population, walkable streets, tree-lined neighborhoods, and unbeatable amenities.

With great public transit, excellent schools, charming residential streets, and a peaceful atmosphere, it’s almost as if this neighborhood is merely a dream. But luckily for you, it’s real (real upscale). This affluent neighborhood is known for its historic homes, nearby Victorian mansions, and rather pricey apartments, though what do you expect from such a notable neighborhood?

Stop by Danehy Park to play at its numerous athletic fields, explore Fresh Pond Mall’s supermarkets and retailers, and shop your way through Porter Square Shopping Center near the Porter transit stop. Numerous restaurants like Bagelsaurus thrive in this supportive community.

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Amenities

Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning

Heating
Disposal

Microwave
Range

Freezer

Expenses

Utilities Included

Gas, Electricity, Heat Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Lesley University	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Harvard University	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi

86 Garden St is within 8 minutes or 0.4 mile from Lesley University. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Harvard University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 0.8 mile from 86 Garden St. 86 Garden St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.5 miles or 18 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Porter Square Station	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
Harvard Square Station	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Davis Station	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Alewife	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Magoun Square	Drive:	6 min	1.9 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Porter Square	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	7 min	3.0 mi
West Medford	Drive:	9 min	3.5 mi
Yawkey	Drive:	9 min	3.7 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	15 min	6.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	18 min	7.5 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

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Traffic

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 86 Garden St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
University Hall	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
351-359 Fresh Pond Pky	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Porter Square Galleria	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi

86 Garden 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
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Walk:	4 min	0.2 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Mystic River Reservation	Drive:	8 min	3.3 mi

86 Garden St has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.