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Ash Down House

235 Albany St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Studio Studio 0 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 243 SF Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 660 SF Not Available
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 700 SF Not Available

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Property Information

  • Built in 2008
  • 332 units/5 stories

About Ash Down House

Find your new apartment at Ash Down House. Located in Cambridge's 02139 area, moving here gives you a variety of nearby attractions to enjoy. From amenities to availability, the professional leasing team is ready to help you find the perfect place. Make sure you to check out the apartment floorplan options. Come be a part of Ash Down House. Contact or drop by to check the current floorplan availability.

Ash Down House is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
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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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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 1900 Sq Ft $2,000 $3,012 $13,954
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 2657-2659 Sq Ft $1,150 $3,457 $18,384
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 2880-2904 Sq Ft $2,450 $4,210 $26,294
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 4019-4020 Sq Ft $1,800 $4,648 $13,420
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 4963 Sq Ft $1,125 $5,208 $11,000
Amenities
  • Elevator
  • Courtyard
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
MIT
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Cambridge College
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Boston University
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Ash Down House is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from MIT. It is also near Boston University and Cambridge College.
Schools
The Amigos School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
407 Students
Attendance Zone
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Charter Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
999 Students
Nearby
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
254 Students
Attendance Zone
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
251 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Street Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
293 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
Attendance Zone
The Henry Buckner School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-1
6 Students
Nearby
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-K
51 Students
Nearby
New England Hebrew Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
127 Students
Nearby
Farr James F
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.6 mile from Ash Down House. Ash Down House is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.7 miles or 13 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Central Square Station
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Boston University East Station
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Kenmore Station
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Boston University Central Station
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Blandford Street Station
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Back Bay Station
Drive: 9 min 2.4 mi
North Station
Drive: 8 min 2.5 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 14 min 7.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 13 min 5.7 mi

Walkability Near Ash Down House

Very Walkable
87
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
65
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Biker's Paradise
97
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 Ash Down House.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Residences at University Park
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
330-340 River Street
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Memorial Plaza
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Ash Down House has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-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 1.7 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
 Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Ash Down House has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Coit Observatory, Charles River Reservation, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Ash Down House has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.5 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 26 min 13.4 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 30 min 17.1 mi
Ash Down House is 13.4 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
 
 
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What neighborhood is the property located in?

Ash Down House is in Cambridgeport in the city of Cambridge. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.9 mile of the property. Five parks are within 2.7 miles, including Coit Observatory, Charles River Reservation, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.

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