Townhomes Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge Strawberry Hill

$3,500 Total Monthly Price

87 Oxford Ave

Cambridge, MA 02138

617-909-9420

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

900 sq ft
Available

Available Aug 15

Highlights

Marina
Medical Services
Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
1 Fireplace
Jogging Path

87 Oxford Ave

About This Home

$3,500 deposit, Available Aug 15

Available August 15th with all utilities included! This first-floor 1-bedroom,1-bathroom apartment in a prime Cambridge location features high ceilings and a chef's kitchen with hardwood flooring,stainless steel appliances,a professional-grade gas range,and an overhead vent hood. The open layout flows into the dining area,with large glass doors letting in natural light. The living room has large windows and marble tile flooring. The bedroom offers generous space with a sliding closet and custom shelving. The bathroom has white tile flooring,a large glass-enclosed walk-in shower,decorative patterned tile,a floating vanity with a round mirror,and a stacked in-unit washer/dryer. Central AC completes the unit. Street parking available. Located near Harvard University with quick access to Boston,Watertown,and Newton Corner,plus the Red Line at Harvard Square close by. Sorry,no pets. First month's rent and security deposit due at signing. MLS ID 73544101

87 Oxford Ave is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.

* 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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Primary Bedroom on Main 1 Full Bathroom

Home Design

Property Attached Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

1 Fireplace 900 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Microwave Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,500 Property Available on 8/15/26 Assessor Parcel Number 418128 Rent includes heat, hot water, electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash collection, gardener, air conditioning, laundry facilities

Location

Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

Cooling Available Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Marina Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

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
    
    $3,500

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.

Details

Utilities Included

Gas
Water
Electricity
Heat
Trash Removal
Sewer
Air Conditioning

Contact

Listed by Brittney Lamme | PH Realty Group
Phone Number
Source

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Neighborhood

A mix of urban and suburban, the pleasant neighborhood of Strawberry Hill sits in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A family-oriented community is what Strawberry Hill is most well-known for, with its waterfront community parks and safe suburban neighborhoods. Residents and pets alike love the Little Fresh Pond Dog Beach near the Fresh Pond Golf Course. Small businesses reside in this neighborhood like the thriving Sofra Bakery & Café on Belmont Street.

Residents have all of the shopping, dining, and entertainment options they could ever need with unbeatable access to Harvard Square. Located just two miles west from Harvard University and this university-owned commercial center, locals have access to shops, restaurants, and theaters. Other great universities can be found near Strawberry Hill, like Boston College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology along the Charles River.

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Amenities

Air Conditioning
Heating

Fireplace
Disposal

Microwave
Range

Expenses

Utilities Included

Gas, Water, Electricity, Heat, Trash Removal, Sewer, Air Conditioning Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Lesley University	Drive:	7 min	2.1 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi
Cambridge College	Drive:	6 min	3.0 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi

87 Oxford Ave is within 5 minutes or 2.3 miles from Harvard University. It is also near Lesley University and Lesley University, Porter.

Schools

Peabody

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

320 Students

Attendance Zone

Haggerty

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

267 Students

Attendance Zone

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

286 Students

Attendance Zone

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

278 Students

Attendance Zone

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Public High School

Grades 9-12

2,096 Students

Attendance Zone

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

1,439 Students

Nearby

Atrium School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

126 Students

Nearby

Haggerty School

Private Elementary School

Grades K-5

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Alewife, located 2.0 miles from 87 Oxford Ave. 87 Oxford Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 10.6 miles or 19 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Alewife	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Porter Square Station	Drive:	7 min	2.5 mi
Davis Station	Drive:	8 min	2.8 mi
Harvard Square Station	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Warren Street Station	Drive:	8 min	3.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Belmont Center	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Waverley	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi
Porter Square	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi
Newtonville	Drive:	7 min	3.8 mi
Boston Landing	Drive:	10 min	5.4 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	19 min	10.6 mi

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

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77 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 87 Oxford Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Star's at Cambridge	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
351-359 Fresh Pond Pky	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Watertown Mall	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi

87 Oxford Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Beaver Brook Reservation	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Drive:	7 min	2.9 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Drive:	7 min	2.9 mi

87 Oxford Ave has 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Mount Auburn Hospital	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center	Drive:	8 min	3.2 mi