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Quiet Street, northwest edge of Harvard campus, 12 minute walk to Harvard Square. Circa

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Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Max Occupants Availability
1 Bathroom $4,000
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1,300 2 Residents 6/3/26
6/3/26 $4,000
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1,300Sq. Ft.
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Cambridge, adjacent to Harvard campus, first floor 2 story house

Quiet Street, close by the northwest corner of Harvard campus. 10 minute walk to Harvard Square. Convenient, with adjacent residents-only street parking.
First floor apartment, two-story house, constructed circa 1890. Hardwood floors throughout.... Large windows. Living room, dinning room, kitchen, bathroom, 2 bedrooms. Tenants have used 2nd bedroom as an office/study. Security system included. See photo.
Living Room: three large windows, with attached outside private porch. See photo.
Dinning Room: two windows, large walk-in closet. See photo.
Kitchen: Jenn-Air stove with a down-draw-exhaust system, tiled wall above stove, Asko Swedish dishwasher, stainless steel refrigerator, double sink, custom-made poplar wood countertops, shelving and drawers, 2nd exhaust in wall above double sink, windows two sides. See photo.
Bedroom: custom-made, built in 4-door poplar- and birch-wood closet, windows two sides. See photo.
2nd bedroom (or office/study): small wall closet, windows on two sides.
Bathroom: custom-made pottery sink with poplar-wood counter-top, Shaker Workshop wall cabinet with mirror, poplar-wood shelving, cedar sauna-wood walls and ceiling, tub-shower with ceiling exhaust fan above. See photo.

Lease Terms

  • 12 month lease

Lead Paint

  • Unknown

Upfront Requirements

  • First Month Rent
  • Last Month Rent
  • References
  • Security Deposit

Agency/Fee Information

  • No Fees

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense Type Fee
Hot Water Included
Recycling Included
Trash Removal Included
Water/Sewer Included

University Features

  • Near T Stop

Contact

Richard Neal
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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Living Room
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared Yard/Garden
  • Smoke-Free
  • Study

Laundry

  • Laundry Room in Community

Community Features

  • Near Bus Stop
  • Near Shuttle to Campus
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Security

  • Dead-Bolt Locks
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Security System

Shopping Centers

Somerville Place <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">8 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.4 mi)</span>
University Hall <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">12 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.6 mi)</span>
Somerville Plaza <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">7 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.4 mi)</span>

Military

Boston Support Center <span class="bold">Drive:</span> <span class="mobile-font">10 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(4.1 mi)</span>

Transit / Subway

Porter Square Station <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">13 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.7 mi)</span>
Porter Square <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">13 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.7 mi)</span>
Harvard Square Station <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">14 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.7 mi)</span>
Magoun Square <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">19 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.0 mi)</span>
Union Square <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">25 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.3 mi)</span>
Gilman Square <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">26 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.4 mi)</span>
North Station <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">60 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(3.1 mi)</span>
Yawkey <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">58 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(3.0 mi)</span>
West Medford <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">67 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(3.5 mi)</span>
Boston Landing <span class="bold">Drive:</span> <span class="mobile-font">15 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(7.4 mi)</span>

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan International <span class="bold">Drive:</span> <span class="mobile-font">15 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(6.5 mi)</span>

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Lesley University <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">8 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.4 mi)</span>
Lesley University, Porter <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">11 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.6 mi)</span>
Harvard University <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">18 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.0 mi)</span>
Cambridge College <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">21 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.1 mi)</span>

Parks and Recreation

Harvard Museum of Natural History <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">6 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.3 mi)</span>
Mineralogical and Geological Museum <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">6 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.3 mi)</span>
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">16 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(0.8 mi)</span>
Longfellow National Historic Site <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">18 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(1.0 mi)</span>
Mystic River Reservation <span class="bold">Walk:</span> <span class="mobile-font">55 min</span> <span class="mobile-font">(2.9 mi)</span>

Schools

Maria L. Baldwin
Grades PK-5
Public
7
Out of 10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
6
Out of 10
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
Grades PK-8
Public
4
Out of 10
John M. Tobin Montessori School
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Somerville High
Grades 9-12
Public
4
Out of 10
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
Martin Luther King Jr.
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Winter Hill Community
Grades PK-8
Public
4
Out of 10
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Ratings

Walker's Paradise

92

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

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Excellent Transit

72

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

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Biker's Paradise

99

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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Active

71

Soundscore ™

Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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