8 Holly Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
What This Condo Offers
Available 4/1 or 5/1: Be the first to enjoy maiden tenancy in this beautifully gut-renovated home, rebuilt to the studs by a highly regarded local builder. Set... on a quiet, tree-lined street in one of Cambridge's most desirable neighborhoods, it offers 2,040 sq ft of flexible living space and central air throughout. The main level features open-concept living and dining, gas fireplace, a sleek kitchen with large island, custom cabinetry, and Fisher & Paykel appliances, two full bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The lower level adds a spacious bonus living area with wet bar, mudroom, additional bedroom, full spa like bath, laundry, and extra room for an office, gym/yoga, or storage. Private patio and deck. Convenient to Fresh Pond, Danehy Park, Alewife Station, Porter and Davis Squares, Harvard University, public transit, and major routes. Equally located between Porter and Harvard Squares. Application with credit & background check. First & last month rent required before move in. Tenant pays gas, electric, plus any cable or internet. No security deposit required (1st and last month's rent only). Street parking. 1 dog may be negotiable.
Unit 1
- $7,500
Total Monthly Price 13 Month Lease
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2040 sq. ft.
- Available Apr 1
Condo Features
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Deck
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Mud Room
- Office
- Patio
- Quartz Countertops
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Washer/Dryer
- Wet Bar
Community Features
- Pond
- Spa
- Utilities Included
8 Holly Ave Unit 1 is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the 02138 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Move-In Fees
- Broker Fee$0
Dogs Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
Parking
- Street--
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Get In Touch
Cambridge, MA 02138
Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise90 / 100
Transit Score ®
Good Transit66 / 100
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable79 / 100
Travel and Transit






Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Maria L. Baldwin
Grades PK-5
Public
John M. Tobin Montessori School
Grades PK-5
Public
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
Vassal Lane 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: 9 min (0.5 mi)
Lesley University, Porter
Walk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Harvard University
Drive: 3 min (1.2 mi)
Cambridge College
Drive: 5 min (1.8 mi)
Discover Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 8 Holly Ave Unit 1 proximity to University Hall, Porter Square Galleria, and Porter Square Shopping Center. University Hall is 1 mile away, and Porter Square Galleria is within a 16 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 66, 8 Holly Ave Unit 1 has good transit, including 10 transit stops within 6.8 miles. Transit options include Porter Square Station and Harvard Square Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 8 Holly Ave Unit 1 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.6 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 18 minutes from 8 Holly Ave Unit 1.




