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17 Putnam Ave # A, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Harvard Square
$5,275
Est. $227/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,850
Sq Ft
$3
Price/Sq Ft
4,000
Lot Sq Ft
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Type
20
Days on Market
Active Listed May 29, 2026 • MLS# 73526434 Copied!

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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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner PUTNAM AVENUE, LLC
Mailing Address P.O. BOX 600683, NEWTON, MA, 02460-0683

Land Use

Use Code 105
Description Three-Family
Zoning C-1
Style DUPLEX

Tax Information

Assessed Value $2,130,900

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $1,026,300 $1,104,600 $2,130,900 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Aug 2, 2016 $1 67738/0166

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Sep 21, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Residential weatherization/ air sealing. No structural changes.  unit 1 site id 11600333 unit 2 site id 11723048 unit 3 site id 4832437
By Clean Tech Construction
Permit #qu2z-8suj:192650 		Closed $14,000
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 6,347 1,850 ✗
Match: geocode_proximity (89.2% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

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

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

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

Financial

No financial details available

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
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Basement:
Laundry: In Basement, In Unit
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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling:
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Sewer:
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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
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Parking & Garage

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Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

17 Putnam Ave # A, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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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
E

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
M

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
H

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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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
May 29, 2026
$5,275
Original listing
Agent: Jagrti N. Patel Office: Premium Realty of Boston, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 29, 2026 New Listing Added $5,275 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
20 days
Price per Sq Ft
$3

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jagrti N. Patel
Listing Office Premium Realty of Boston, Inc.
Agent MLS ID BB954535
Office MLS ID AN3405
Listing Data Updated Jun 1, 2026 3:08 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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