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70 Porter Rd

70 Porter Rd Apt 3, Cambridge, MA 02140

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About 70 Porter Rd Apt 3

Tucked away on a quiet street just steps from Porter Square, this sunny, spacious top-floor one-bedroom is full of charm and modern comfort. Warm, beautiful hardwood floors run throughout, and the generous bedroom includes an alcove area that's perfect for a home office or reading nook. The enormous eat-in kitchen has a gas range, a pantry, and room for everything. Unwind on your private roof deck, and enjoy free laundry in the basement for your exclusive use. Want to move in with nothing but a suitcase? The apartment can be rented furnished as shown or vacant, whichever suits you. HIGHLIGHTS - Top-floor unit with hardwood floors throughout - Large modern eat-in kitchen with gas range and pantry - Modern bath - Spacious bedroom with alcove area - Private roof deck - Free laundry in the basement - Removable window A/C units can be provided - Street parking available - Furnished or unfurnished - No pets Availability: January 1, 2027 or January 15, 2027 Schedule your showing today!

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PetsNo pets allowed

No pets allowed

ParkingOutdoor

Amenities

In-unitPatio, Hardwood Flooring, Air Conditioning

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Hardwood Flooring
Air Conditioning
Gas Range

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Schools Near 70 Porter Rd

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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Peabody School

Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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About Porter

Square

Porter Square, located between Davis Square and Harvard Square, is a transit-linked and retail-rich Cambridge neighborhood with a Japanese cultural corridor and a classic brick-and-triple-decker streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Porter Square intersection around Massachusetts Avenue and Somerville Avenue, where ramen counters, indie bookstores, and late-night cafés spill out near the T entrance. Porter Square Books and the Lesley University Porter Campus anchor the area’s daily rhythm. The Porter Square Shopping Center adds practical errands, while side streets shift to porch-lined homes and small apartment buildings. Linear paths and pocket greens connect toward Alewife Brook and the Minuteman corridor. Commuter Rail and the Red Line keep the pace steady without feeling rushed.

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1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

63% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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