279 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
What This Apartment Offers
Spacious and updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath apartment located in the highly desirable Observatory Hill neighborhood of Cambridge. This sunny unit features hardwood... floors throughout, a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, central air conditioning, and in-unit laundry. One off street parking spot. SORRY! NO PETS! Enjoy generous living space with both front and rear porches, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, along with access to a shared backyard. The apartment also includes additional basement storage and offers easy access to Harvard Square, Fresh Pond, public transportation, shops, restaurants, and neighborhood parks. Updated pics to come!
Unit 279 Concord Ave #2
- $5,500
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1300 sq. ft.
- Available Sep 1
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Basement
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Kitchen
- Porch
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Community Features
- Pond
279 Concord Ave Unit 279 Concord Ave #2 is an apartment for rent in Cambridge, MA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
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Cambridge, MA 02138
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable90 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Exceptionally bikeable90 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy66 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Maria L. Baldwin
Grades PK-5
Public
Peabody
Grades PK-5
Public
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
Cambridge Montessori School
Grades PK-8
Private
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Lesley University
Walk: 14 min (0.7 mi)
Lesley University, Porter
Drive: 3 min (1.1 mi)
Harvard University
Drive: 3 min (1.3 mi)
Cambridge College
Drive: 5 min (1.8 mi)
Discover Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 279 Concord Ave Unit 279 Concord Ave #2 proximity to Alewife Brook Parkway Shopping Center, Fresh Pond Mall, and University Hall. Alewife Brook Parkway Shopping Center is 0.8 miles away, and Fresh Pond Mall is within a 15 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, 279 Concord Ave Unit 279 Concord Ave #2 has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 6.6 miles. Transit options include Porter Square Station and Harvard Square Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 279 Concord Ave Unit 279 Concord Ave #2 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.7 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Airports
Living in Neighborhood Nine provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 17 minutes from 279 Concord Ave Unit 279 Concord Ave #2.
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