61 Garfield St # 14, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$3,400/mo
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,030
Sq Ft
9,999
Lot Sq Ft
1
Parking
1
Day on Market
For Rent Listed Nov 7, 2026 • MLS# 73599986 Copied! • Updated Nov 7, 2026

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About this home

Beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-full-bath penthouse in the architecturally distinctive Harlow building, located in the highly desirable Baldwin School neighborhood of Cambridge! Just half a mile from Harvard Law School, this fourth-floor home features skylights that fill the space with abundant natural light. The unit offers hardwood floors, newer windows, in-unit washer and dryer, a spacious living room with a decorative fireplace, a dining area with built-in cabinetry, and a well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. A welcoming foyer adds to the home's charm. The professionally managed, pet-friendly building also includes a dedicated basement storage room. Convenient on-street permit parking is available. Enjoy an exceptional location close to Harvard, local shops, restaurants, and neighborhood amenities! Some photos virtually Staged.

Price & Status History

Market Insights

99.6%
Price Range
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Rent
Nov 7, 2026
$3,400
Original listing
Agent: Alpha Group Office: Compass
Previous Transaction - MLS #73506427
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jul 17, 2026
$830,000
MLS #73506427
Previous Transaction - MLS #70836624
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 12, 2008
$472,983
MLS #70836624

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Living Area 1,030 sq ft
Lot Size 9,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 5

Rental Details

Available Nov 17, 2026
Lease Term Term of Rental(4-18)
Rent Includes Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Snow Removal
Security Deposit $3,500
Required DepositInsurance
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Unit
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

HOA Yes
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 14
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,030 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
4

Floor Layout

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Heating: Natural Gas
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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features:
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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.9 mi | #105 of 825 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.4 mi | #245 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 37 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Shady Hill School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
1.5 mi | #46 of 352 | Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.5 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.1 mi | #47 of 825 | Score: 62.5
Dropped 44 spots from last year
+4.3 above state avg
385 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.8 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.2 mi | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.6 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.9 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.6 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.0 mi | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood

61 Garfield St # 14, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Alpha Group
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 781-386-0624
Agent MLS ID TM351277
Office MLS ID AN6660
Listing Data Updated Nov 7, 2026 11:28 AM EST
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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