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205 Pearl St

Cambridge, MA 02139

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  • Monthly Rent

    $9,800

  • Bedrooms

    4 bd

  • Bathrooms

    3.5 ba

  • Square Feet

    2,600 sq ft

Details

12 Month Lease, Available Feb 1
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
205 Pearl St
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About This Property

Short walks to Central Sq. and the Red Line, MIT, Harvard, and easy access to HBS, downtown Boston, and Longwood Medical make 205 Pearl Street a commuter’s dream! The Charles River, Black Sheep Market, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and playgrounds are just blocks away. A bona fide urban oasis with a sprawling fenced-in yard with a blue stone patio, great for hosting summer soirées, and a massive roof deck with views of the Boston skyline. The sun-soaked first floor opens to a two-story tall living room with a Spanish chandelier and gas fireplace, a kitchen with carbon-neutral Dekton Pietra kitchen countertops, custom storage, and a powder room. The third floor primary bedroom features Foscarini lighting, WIC, and en-suite bath with double vanity and heated floors. Other features include in-unit laundry, heated floor in the den, 2 parking spaces plus EV charger, heat pumps for heating and cooling, and the most stylish storage shed in the city!

205 Pearl St is a house located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.

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Renting vs. Buying

  • Housing Cost Per Month: $9,800
    • Rent for 30 Years
      Renting doesn't build equity Future Equity
      Renting isn't tax deductible Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
      $0 Net Return
    • Buy Over 30 Years
      $3.81M - $6.79M Future Equity
      $1.04M Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
      $286K - $3.26M Gain Net Return
$7,233 / month $1,150,000 Listing Price
6 Beds •3 Baths • 2,216 Sq Ft
$9,976 / month $1,500,000 Listing Price
5 Beds •3.5 Baths • 1,836 Sq Ft
$6,309 / month $949,888 Listing Price
6 Beds •3 Baths • 2,139 Sq Ft

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House Features

Washer/Dryer

Fireplace

Heating

Double Vanities

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Double Vanities
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Den
  • EV Charging
  • Playground
  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Yard

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified
Location
Property Address: 205 Pearl St, Cambridge,
MA 02139
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Neighborhood

On the coast of the Charles River, Cambridgeport neighbors the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and lies just north of Boston University across the river. Just minutes from bustling downtown Boston, Cambridgeport has small town charm with close proximity to big city amenities. On the shore of the Charles River, residents enjoy visiting Magazine Beach Park with great water views and open green space.

Visit Asgard Irish Pub for delicious eats in an old-timey, classic pub setting. For a colorful, lively atmosphere with diverse cuisine and late night shows, venture over to The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub. While in Cambridgeport, you’ll want to visit the MIT Museum, filled with galleries and exhibits focused on research and innovation. Get out on the water with the Riverside Boat Club and join the hundreds of rowers in this non-profit community gem.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Cambridge College
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
MIT
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Boston University
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Lesley Univ., Art Institute
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
205 Pearl St is within 14 minutes or 0.7 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near Boston University and MIT.
Schools
The Amigos School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
407 Students
Attendance Zone
7
Out of 10
Morse
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
294 Students
Attendance Zone
6
Out of 10
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
251 Students
Attendance Zone
8
Out of 10
Cambridge Street Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
293 Students
Attendance Zone
4
Out of 10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
Attendance Zone
6
Out of 10
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-K
51 Students
Nearby
New England Hebrew Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
127 Students
Nearby
James F Farr Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 8-12
29 Students
Nearby
Farr James F
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.5 mile from 205 Pearl St. 205 Pearl St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.4 miles or 15 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Central Square Station
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
St Paul Street Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Boston University West Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Boston University East Station
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Boston University Central Station
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 11 min 3.4 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 13 min 7.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 15 min 6.4 mi
Walker's Paradise
91
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
65
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
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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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 205 Pearl St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
330-340 River Street
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Residences at University Park
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Memorial Plaza
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
205 Pearl St has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
 Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
205 Pearl St has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Coit Observatory, Charles River Reservation, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Boston Children's Hospital
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
205 Pearl St has 3 hospitals within 2.2 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.4 miles away and a 4 minutes drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 26 min 13.5 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 29 min 16.6 mi
205 Pearl St is 13.5 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Double Vanities
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Den
  • EV Charging
  • Patio
  • Deck
  • Yard
  • Playground

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