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8 Porter Park

Cambridge, MA 02140 – Porter Square

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  • Monthly Rent

    $5,500

  • Bedrooms

    3 bd

  • Bathrooms

    3 ba

  • Square Feet

    1,480 sq ft

Details

12 Month Lease, $5,500 deposit, Available Now
* 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.
8 Porter Park
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About This Property

Nestled on a quiet dead-end street, this upscale townhome offers a refined design and private outdoor space. The main level features a living, dining, and kitchen area with Fisher & Paykel appliances, quartz countertops, and custom cabinetry. The upper level has 2 spacious bedrooms, including a master suite, while the lower level includes a full bath, bedroom, and wet bar. Enjoy smart home technology, ethernet wiring, ceiling speakers, a NEST thermostat, video doorbell, and one assigned parking and private garden. Just steps from the Porter Square T-stop, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, Harvard, and Lesley. EZ to show.

8 Porter Park is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02140 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.

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Renting vs. Buying

  • Housing Cost Per Month: $5,500
    • 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
      $2.16M - $3.85M Future Equity
      $1.02M Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
      $185K - $1.87M Gain Net Return
$6,199 / month $949,000 Listing Price
3 Beds •3.5 Baths • 2,019 Sq Ft
$4,027 / month $574,999 Listing Price
3 Beds •3.5 Baths • 1,823 Sq Ft
$6,031 / month $839,000 Listing Price
4 Beds •4 Baths • 3,695 Sq Ft

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Townhome Features

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Wet Bar

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

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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer
Location
Property Address: 8 Porter Park, Cambridge,
MA 02140
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Neighborhood

A commuter-friendly destination in the city of Cambridge, Porter Square is known as a local shopping destination in this welcoming area. The Porter Square Shopping Center is an outdoor complex with well-known retailers, local businesses, and various restaurants such as coffee shops, diners, taverns, and more. Elm Street is a popular place to find all of your dining and shopping options, as well.

Longstanding single-family homes make this neighborhood very unique with a family-friendly environment. Lesley University’s Porter Campus gives a youthful vibe to the neighborhood, and great public schools can be found nearby.

Learn more about living in Porter Square 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Lesley University, Porter
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Lesley University
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Harvard University
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Tufts Univ., Medford
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
8 Porter Park is within 6 minutes or 0.3 mile from Lesley University, Porter. It is also near Lesley University and Harvard University.
Schools
Maria L. Baldwin
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
340 Students
Attendance Zone
7
Out of 10
Peabody
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
318 Students
Attendance Zone
8
Out of 10
Vassal Lane Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
273 Students
Attendance Zone
7
Out of 10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
274 Students
Attendance Zone
7
Out of 10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
Attendance Zone
6
Out of 10
Cambridge Friends School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
104 Students
Nearby
The Cambridge Matignon School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
364 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter Square Station, located 0.2 miles from 8 Porter Park. 8 Porter Park is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.9 miles or 16 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Porter Square Station
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Davis Station
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Magoun Square
Walk: 22 min 1.2 mi
Ball Square
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Harvard Square Station
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
West Medford
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Belmont Center
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 15 min 7.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 16 min 6.9 mi
Walker's Paradise
98
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
76
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
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 8 Porter Park.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Porter Square Shopping Center
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Porter Square Galleria
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
University Hall
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
8 Porter Park has 3 shopping centers within 0.3 miles, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
 Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Mystic River Reservation
 Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
8 Porter Park has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 10 min 4.0 mi
8 Porter Park has 3 hospitals within 4.0 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minutes drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 20 min 10.7 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 31 min 17.9 mi
8 Porter Park is 10.7 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Wet Bar

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