5 Wright St, Cambridge, MA 02138
What This Apartment Offers
Stunning new re-model of 1873 Victorian Mansard in the Harvard area. Former home of Novel laureate Ed Purcell. No expense spared renovation by Catherine Truman... Architects. Entire southern facing wall replaced with glass with view to serene garden. Rotating Ergofocus fireplace. 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Master suite with heated bathroom floor, Toto AP Washlet+ with heated seat and bidet. Miele kitchen appliances with bespoke counters and cabinets. Newly landscaped private garden area (will be fully planted this Spring including Corkscrew Hazel, Lebanese Cedar, Lindera Augustofolia, perennial shrubs and flowers) with Frank Geary collection sculpture seating. New oak floors, central air and parking. Rented furnished or unfurnished. Walk to all Harvard locations, Redline T and neighborhood shops/restaurants.
Unit 5
- $12,500
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1964 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- Furnished
- Kitchen
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Furnished Units Available
5 Wright St Unit 5 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 transit70 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable40 / 100
Bikeability
Very bikeable80 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Peabody
Grades PK-5
Public
Maria L. Baldwin
Grades PK-5
Public
Vassal Lane Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
St Peter Elementary 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: 3 min (0.2 mi)
Lesley University, Porter
Walk: 9 min (0.5 mi)
Harvard University
Walk: 16 min (0.9 mi)
Cambridge College
Drive: 3 min (1.4 mi)
Discover Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 5 Wright St Unit 5 proximity to University Hall, Porter Square Galleria, and Porter Square Shopping Center. University Hall is 0.5 miles away, and Porter Square Galleria is within a 10 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 70, 5 Wright St Unit 5 has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 7.3 miles. Transit options include Porter Square Station and Harvard Square Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 5 Wright St Unit 5 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Airports
Living in Neighborhood Nine provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 16 minutes from 5 Wright St Unit 5.
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