117 Brattle St
Cambridge, MA 02138

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Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br | 2.5 Baths 2.5 Baths 2.5 Ba | 1,500 SF |
About This Property
Within the so-called “Magic Circle” for desirable residences in Cambridge,this unique,charming,and historic 3-bed/ 2.5 condo is tucked into a verdant pocket of tranquility. Originally built by the American poet Longfellow as the carriage house for one of his daughters,the house is adjacent to the Longfellow House and Garden (now a National Park property) and a brief walk from both Harvard Square and the Charles River. The connected but distinct living and dining areas offer access to a charming fenced garden with a private deck. An efficient kitchen with generous counter space,a powder room,and a laundry room complete the first floor. Upstairs,there is a primary suite with twin closets and a full bath,a second light-filled bedroom,a third bedroom well suited for a home office,and a second full bath. The attached garage with two tandem parking spots as well as driveway parking allow one to live a true urban lifestyle on bike or foot.
117 Brattle St is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.
Nestled along the Charles River, Cambridge is home to both Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, two world-class universities that are located just two miles from one another. This one-of-a-kind college town stands as a historical, cultural, and education hub for the state of Massachusetts. Cambridge offers a charming atmosphere and unbeatable proximity to big-city living with its central location in the Boston metro area, located just three miles west of Downtown Boston.
Nicknamed the “City of Squares” for its intersecting commercial districts, Cambridge offers residents direct access to urban amenities. Kendall Square can be compared to Silicon Valley due to its continuously growing concentration of start-ups. Central Square is your go-to for international restaurants, and Inman Square is a top pick for shopping, cafes, and nightlife. Art is alive and well in Cambridge, between street murals and sculptures and art galleries dotting the city streets.
Learn more about living in CambridgeColleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi | |
Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |

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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Harvard Square Station, located 0.6 mile from 117 Brattle St. 117 Brattle St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.2 miles or 16 minutes away.
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Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi |
Drive: | 12 min | 6.5 mi |
Airports | Distance | ||
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Airports | Distance | ||
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 16 min | 7.2 mi |
Time and distance from 117 Brattle St.
Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
Longfellow National Historic Site
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Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi |
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
Hospitals | Distance | ||
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Hospitals | Distance | ||
Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
Military Bases | Distance | ||
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Military Bases | Distance | ||
Drive: | 21 min | 11.1 mi | |
Drive: | 28 min | 15.7 mi |
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