$7,595 / Month
281 Brookline St
Cambridge, MA 02139
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617-480-3498
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Bedrooms
3
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Bathrooms
2.5
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Square Feet
1,893 sq ft
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Available
Available Now
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Deck
- Property is near public transit
- 1 Fireplace
- Jogging Path
- Cooling Available
281 Brookline St
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About This Home
$7,595 deposit,
Available Now
**AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1ST**3 BED 2.5 BATH**ROOF DECK**Located near Magazine Beach & Charles River sits this Cambridge townhome w/ garage parking,fenced in yard,roof deck & close proximity to 2 playgrounds! This spacious 3 bedroom / 2.5 bathroom condo features an amazing open concept floor plan. Completely renovated kitchen w/ granite countertops & high-end stainless steel appliances overlook the dining room & fireplaced living room w/ exceptionally high ceilings & wall of custom built-ins. Upper level houses the master suite w/ en-suite master bath,2 additional family bedrooms and second full bath. This level also accesses the private roof deck. Lower level has a much desired playroom / office,laundry,additional storage and garage. Huge yard features brick patio,gas grill & fire pit plus plenty of green space for gardening. Very short distance to Central Square,the Redline T,MIT,Harvard University,& Longwood Medical Centers. 1 garage & 1 deeded outdoor parking space.
281 Brookline St is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.
* 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.
Home Details
Accessible Home Design
Entry on the 3rd floor
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
3 Bedrooms
Home Design
Property Attached
Interior Spaces
1 Fireplace
1,893 Sq Ft Home
Kitchen
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Laundry
Dryer
Laundry in unit
Washer
Listing and Financial Details
Security Deposit $7,595
Property Available on 10/1/25
Assessor Parcel Number 5205148
Rent includes water, sewer
Location
Property is near public transit
Property is near schools
Lot Details
1,893 Sq Ft Lot
Outdoor Features
Deck
Patio
Parking
1 Car Garage
Utilities
Cooling Available
Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
Amenities
Medical Services
Shops
Common Area
Overview
Property has a Home Owners Association
Pet Policy
Call for details about the types of pets allowed
Recreation
Jogging Path
Park
Bike Trail
Contact
- Listed by Kyle Cabral | Southpaw Residential
- Phone Number
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Location
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Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Patio
- Deck
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 | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
281 Brookline St is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Boston University. It is also near MIT and Cambridge College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
294 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
407 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
251 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
293 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-K
51 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
127 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 8-12
29 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
193 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Boston University West Station, located 0.6 mile from 281 Brookline St. 281 Brookline St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.2 miles or 15 minutes away.
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.1 mi |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.2 mi |
Time and distance from 281 Brookline St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
281 Brookline St has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Charles River Reservation
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
281 Brookline St has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Coit Observatory, Charles River Reservation, and John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
281 Brookline St has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Arbour Human Resource Institute which is 1.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 25 min | 13.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 16.6 mi |
281 Brookline St is 13.5 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
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281 Brookline St
Cambridge, MA 02139