FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelFirst
17 Putnam Ave # A, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139 • Harvard Square
$5,275
$4,875/mo
About this home
- Excellent location (3-4 min walk to Red Line - Harvard Sq Buses - Close to Everything, Great Light - Kitchen renovated with new cabinets/granite counter tops. Large living room. Laundry in unit - Steps to Campus Shuttle Stop - Reserved Parking available for rent (additional charge). Rental term flexible (Short-Term option available). See Virtual Tour
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Property History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
7.6%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Jul 21, 2026
$4,875
$400
(-7.58%)
From $5,275 to $4,875 (-7.6%)
Listed for Sale
May 29, 2026
$5,275
Original listing
Agent: Jagrti N. Patel
Office: Premium Realty of Boston, Inc.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $4,875 | $400 | - | From $5,275 to $4,875 (-7.6%) |
| 05/29/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $5,275 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Living Area
1,850 sq ft
Lot Size
4,000 sq ft
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
8
Rental Details
Available
Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term
Lease Terms(Lease),Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Occupancy Only
Security Deposit
$5,299
Required
First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
No
Pet Policy
No Pets
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
In Basement, In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Porch
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
A
Sq Ft Source
Other
Sq Ft Disclosures
Estimated
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
58 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,850 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
350 sq ft above grade
1,500 sq ft below grade
FeaturesFlooring - Wood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Wood
LevelFirst
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wood
LevelFirst
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Vinyl
LevelBasement
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Vinyl
LevelBasement
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelBasement
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Vinyl
LevelBasement
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl
LevelBasement
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
In Basement, In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Nearby Schools
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
65%
attend college
58%
4-Year
7%
2-Year
23%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
1.2%
Low
0.8%
Suspensions
0.2%
In-School
0.4%
Emergency
4.3% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
A
Amigos School
0.5 mi
|
#45 of 352
|
Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.7 mi
|
#253 of 346
|
Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
St. Peter Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.8 mi
|
#100 of 824
|
Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.5 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.2 mi
|
#22 of 824
|
Score: 64.5
Improved 21 spots from last year
+6.3 above state avg
340 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.2 mi
|
#103 of 352
|
Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.2 mi
|
#214 of 352
|
Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.4 mi
|
#118 of 352
|
Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.7 mi
|
#67 of 352
|
Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.7 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.5 mi
|
#178 of 346
|
Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood
Harvard Square
17 Putnam Ave # A, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Jagrti N. Patel
Listing Office
Premium Realty of Boston, Inc.
Office Phone
617-910-0124
Agent MLS ID
BB954535
Office MLS ID
AN3405
Listing Data Updated
Jul 25, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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