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Monthly Rent

$4,900

Beds

2

Baths

2

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About 88 Putnam Ave

Spacious 2-bed, 2-bath apartment in Victorian 2-family house between Harvard and Central Square Entire first floor of 1885 Victorian two-family, owner-occupied house, within walking distance of Harvard and MIT, just minutes from Harvard and Central Squares and two blocks from the Charles River. Two spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Large sunny living room, dining room, and kitchen. Generous closet space. High ceilings. Approximately 1500 sq ft total. Hardwood parquet floors throughout. Access to outdoor space, including first floor wrap-around porch. Both bathrooms have just been entirely renovated, with new showers, tub, sinks, toilets, and tiling. Kitchen has also just been renovated, including new stove and refinished hardwood floor. The entire unit has also just been repainted. New light fixtures throughout, including chandeliers hung from original plaster ceiling medallions. Lots of light throughout, with multiple large windows in each room. Faux-wood venetian blinds will be installed on Aug. 5. Central A/C will be installed no later than Spring 2026. The unit is certified to be deleaded. On street parking. For rent by owner. No agents, no fees.

88 Putnam Ave is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the 02139 zip code.

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Community Features

  • Storage Space

Floorplan Amenities

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • High Ceilings
  • Porch

Parking

  • Street Parking

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Airport

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

    Drive: 14 min 8.2 mi

Commuter Rail

  • Porter Square

    Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
  • Yawkey

    Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
  • Ruggles Station

    Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
  • Back Bay Station

    Drive: 10 min 4.1 mi
  • Boston Landing

    Drive: 12 min 7.0 mi

Transit / Subway

  • Harvard Square Station

    Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
  • Central Square Station

    Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
  • St Paul Street Station

    Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
  • Boston University West Station

    Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
  • Pleasant Street Station

    Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi

Universities

Parks & Recreation

  • Harvard Museum of Natural History

    Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
  • Mineralogical and Geological Museum

    Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
  • Longfellow National Historic Site

    Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
  • Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

    Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
  • Coit Observatory

    Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi

Shopping Centers & Malls

Military Bases

Schools

GreatSchools Rating

Private High School

(617) 354-5410
Grades 9-12

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