On a residential tree-lined side street in the sought-after Avon Hill neighborhood, this rare and elegant 1887 Victorian attached townhouse has a generous 2,276 square feet on 3 levels plus a large finished basement for storage & bikes. The main floor offers excellent flow and high ceilings. Gorgeous period details include stair hall & balustrade; oversized bay windows provide abundant light. Gourmet custom kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, generous storage, and built-in bookcases; adjacent spacious dining area with double French doors leading to a bluestone patio with private fenced yard and professional landscaping. Gas fireplace with original woodwork in the living room. The second floor has 2 bedrooms or office/study spaces, and a full tiled bath. The 3rd floor offers an en-suite bedroom with skylights, a full bath with soaking tub and separate shower, walk-in closet, and study space. Two off-street parking spaces. Steps to Porter Sq T, shops, restaurants and area amenities.
Townhouse for rent
$6,500/mo
Fees may apply
53 Upland Rd #53, Cambridge, MA 02140
3beds
2,276sqft
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Townhouse
Available Wed Jul 1 2026
No pets
In basement laundry
2 Parking spaces parking
Natural gas, forced air, fireplace
What's special
Residential tree-lined side streetEn-suite bedroom with skylightsTwo off-street parking spacesGenerous storageBuilt-in bookcasesWalk-in closetProfessional landscaping
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 18, 2026 at 06:33pm
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Fireplace
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, In Unit, Shared
Features
- Storage, Walk In Closet
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,276 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Bike Path, Conservation Area, Garbage included in rent, Garden, Garden Area included in rent, Golf, Heating system: Forced Air, Heating: Gas, Highway Access, House of Worship, In Basement, In Unit, Laundromat, Living Room, Medical Facility, On Site, Park, Parking included in rent, Patio - Enclosed, Pets - No, Pool, Porch, Private School, Public School, Public Transportation, Security System, Sewage included in rent, Shopping, T-Station, Tennis Court(s), University, Walk In Closet, Walk/Jog Trails, Water included in rent
- Pool features: Pool
Lot
- Features: Near Public Transit
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Condition
- Year built: 1887
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool, Tennis Court(s)
HOA
- Amenities included: Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Lease Terms(12),Term of Rental(12)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 4/19/2026 | Listed for rent | $6,500$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Peabody
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Peabody SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi