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17 Putnam Ave, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Harvard Square
$7,699
Est. $239/month
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,000
Sq Ft
$4
Price/Sq Ft
4,000
Lot Sq Ft
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Type
14 hours 5 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed May 29, 2026 • MLS# 73526432 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, separate dining room. Large living room with fireplace (ornamental). Laundry in unit - Steps to Campus Shuttle Stop - Reserved Parking available for rent (additional charge). Can be used as 6-BR - please talk with listing agent in intended for such use.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Living Area 2,000 sq ft
Lot Size 4,000 sq ft
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Basement None
Laundry First Floor, In Unit
Features Entrance Foyer

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, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
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Basement:
Laundry: First Floor, In Unit
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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
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Exterior & Lot

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

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

17 Putnam Ave, 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

3 schools
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
A
John M Tobin School
0.5 mi | #137 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
291 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
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
Allium Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades 01-06
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
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

🏠
Listed for Sale
May 29, 2026
$7,699
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 $7,699 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
14 hours 5 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$4

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
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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 May 28, 2026 9:53 PM 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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