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3.1 miles to MCPHS-Boston
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3.5 Bathrooms $8,500 2,188 8/1/25

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8/1/25 $8,500 2,188Sq. Ft.
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259 Mount Auburn St

This charming single-family home is located steps from Harvard Square, HBS, BB&N, Mount Auburn, and restaurants, with the Charles River and Riverbend Park in front. The main level features a spacious eat-in kitchen with new countertops and a... farmhouse stone sink, overlooking a rear deck. Additionally, there's a dining room, a living room with a fireplace, and a powder room. Upstairs, the second floor offers three bedrooms, a study, and two full bathrooms, including a primary bedroom suite with ample closet space. The primary bedroom, guest room, and study enjoy scenic river views and access to a roof deck with breathtaking views of the Charles River. The lower level, accessible from the side of the house, includes a bedroom, bathroom, and a versatile bonus room ideal for a media room, playroom, gym, or study space. The property includes two off-street parking spaces. Other amenities include EV car charger, small backyard, in-unit laundry, and central air conditioning throughout.

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dining Room
  • Fireplace
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Fees and Policies

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

Cats Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

Dogs Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

Shopping Centers

The Shops At Charles SquareWalk: 11 min (0.6 mi)
Galleria At Harvard SquareWalk: 12 min (0.7 mi)
Harvard SquareWalk: 13 min (0.7 mi)

Military

Boston Support CenterDrive: 12 min (5.1 mi)

Transit / Subway

Harvard Square StationWalk: 14 min (0.8 mi)
Central Square StationWalk: 32 min (1.7 mi)
Porter SquareWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)
Porter Square StationWalk: 27 min (1.4 mi)
Alewife StationWalk: 37 min (1.9 mi)
Davis StationWalk: 38 min (2.0 mi)
YawkeyWalk: 57 min (3.0 mi)
WaverleyWalk: 65 min (3.4 mi)
Belmont CenterWalk: 62 min (3.2 mi)
Boston LandingDrive: 12 min (6.2 mi)

Airports

General Edward Lawrence Logan InternationalDrive: 17 min (9.2 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Harvard UniversityWalk: 11 min (0.6 mi)
Cambridge CollegeWalk: 24 min (1.2 mi)
Lesley UniversityWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Lesley University, PorterWalk: 26 min (1.4 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Longfellow National Historic SiteWalk: 8 min (0.4 mi)
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for AstrophysicsWalk: 12 min (0.7 mi)
Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Mineralogical and Geological MuseumWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic SiteWalk: 55 min (2.9 mi)

Schools

John M. Tobin Montessori School
Grades PK-5
Public
9
Out of 10
Maria L. Baldwin
Grades PK-5
Public
8
Out of 10
Vassal Lane Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
8
Out of 10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
6
Out of 10
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Grades PK-12
Private
NR
Out of 10

Ratings

Very Walkable

79

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

69

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Biker's Paradise

91

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.

Active

70

Soundscore

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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