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279 Harvard St

279 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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About 279 Harvard St Cambridge, MA 02139

279 Harvard St in Cambridge is ready for your visit. This community is located at 279 Harvard St. in the 02139 area of Cambridge. Make a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. A unique variety of features and amenities are waiting for you at this community. Some of these include: bay windows, high-speed internet access, and smoke free options. Contact us or drop by the leasing office to check the availability and set up a tour today and make your move to 279 Harvard St.

279 Harvard St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Prospect Hill Academy Charter (District) attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Apartment Features

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Refrigerator

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Bay Window
  • Balcony

Fees and Policies

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

  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Administrative Fee
    $0
  • Amenity Fee
    $0
  • Application Fee
    $0
  • Move-In Fee
    $0
  • Other
    $0
  • Satellite Fee
    $0

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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Heat

Property Information

  • Built in 1930
  • 41 units/4 stories
Location
Property Address: 279 Harvard St, Cambridge,
MA 02139
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Neighborhood

Mid-Cambridge is a predominantly residential neighborhood brimming with apartments and townhomes available for rent. Central Square, Harvard Square, and Inman Square are all within easy walking distance of Mid-Cambridge, providing residents with abundant options for shopping, dining, entertainment, and public transportation.

Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are both walkable from Mid-Cambridge as well, making the neighborhood a popular choice among students, faculty, and staff of these institutions. Lush surroundings and green spaces like Joan Lorentz Park and Harvard Yard lend a sense of serenity to the neighborhood while the shops, bars, and eateries of bustling Massachusetts Avenue ensure there is always something to do in Mid-Cambridge.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 3007-3009 Sq Ft $1,750 $2,282 $3,685
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 2404-2407 Sq Ft $1,400 $2,916 $5,600
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 2850-2851 Sq Ft $2,050 $3,467 $6,890
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 5443 Sq Ft $1,450 $5,731 $9,900
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 3392 Sq Ft $975 $5,329 $9,975
Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Bay Window
  • Balcony
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Heat Included
Office Hours
Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday By Appointment
Sunday 9am - 1pm
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Cambridge College
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
MIT
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Harvard University
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Lesley University
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
279 Harvard St is within 8 minutes or 0.5 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near MIT and Harvard University.
Schools
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Charter Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
999 Students
Nearby
4
Out of 10
King Open
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
371 Students
Nearby
5
Out of 10
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-K
51 Students
Nearby
St. Paul's Choir School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 4-8
28 Students
Nearby
The Henry Buckner School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-1
6 Students
Nearby
Farr James F
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
Nearby
James F Farr Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 8-12
29 Students
Nearby
Castle School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.4 mile from 279 Harvard St. 279 Harvard St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.9 miles or 14 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Central Square Station
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Harvard Square Station
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Union Square
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Kendall Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
East Somerville
Drive: 8 min 2.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
North Station
Drive: 8 min 2.8 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 11 min 2.9 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 13 min 7.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 14 min 5.9 mi

Walkability Near 279 Harvard St Cambridge, MA 02139

Walker's Paradise
96
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
77
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
100
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 279 Harvard St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Residences at University Park
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
330-340 River Street
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Harvard Square
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
279 Harvard St has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
279 Harvard St has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
279 Harvard St has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 0.5 mile away and a 9 minutes drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 24 min 12.8 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 28 min 16.7 mi
279 Harvard St is 12.8 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
 
 
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279 Harvard St Cambridge, MA 02139 is in Mid-Cambridge in the city of Cambridge. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.5 miles of the property. Five parks are within 2.6 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.

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