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Hancock House
85 Hancock St,
Cambridge,
MA
02139
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- Walker's Paradise
- Elevator
About Hancock House
Come home to Hancock House in Cambridge, MA. This property is situated in the Mid Cambridge area of Cambridge. The leasing staff is ready for you to come see our property. Start living the good life at Hancock House. Contact us or stop by the leasing office to schedule a tour.
Hancock House is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Elevator
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
85 Hancock St,
Cambridge,
MA
02139
Mid-Cambridge is a predominantly residential neighborhood brimming with apartments and townhomes available for rent. Central Square, Harvard Square, and Inman Square are all within easy walking distance of Mid-Cambridge, providing residents with abundant options for shopping, dining, entertainment, and public transportation.
Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are both walkable from Mid-Cambridge as well, making the neighborhood a popular choice among students, faculty, and staff of these institutions. Lush surroundings and green spaces like Joan Lorentz Park and Harvard Yard lend a sense of serenity to the neighborhood while the shops, bars, and eateries of bustling Massachusetts Avenue ensure there is always something to do in Mid-Cambridge.
Learn more about living in Mid-Cambridge
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Mid-Cambridge | Cambridge, MA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,234 | $2,794 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,615 | $3,291 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,495 | $4,231 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,516 | $5,259 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
Hancock House is within 2 minutes or 0.1 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near Harvard University and MIT.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
401 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
888 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
38 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
6 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
54 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.4 mile from Hancock House. Hancock House is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.5 miles or 15 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.0 mi |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.5 mi |
Walkability Near Hancock House
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Soundscore™
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Traffic
-Airport
-Businesses
-Scores provided by
HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Hancock House.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
Hancock House has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
Hancock House has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
Hancock House has 3 hospitals within 2.5 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 0.5 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 24 min | 12.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 16.7 mi |
Hancock House is 12.4 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.