161 Putnam Ave

161 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

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  • Built in 1920
  • 6 units/3 stories

About 161 Putnam Ave Cambridge, MA 02139

Experience Cambridge living at 161 Putnam Ave. This property is situated in the Riverside area of Cambridge. The professional leasing team will assist you in finding your ideal place. Contact us or stop by today.

161 Putnam Ave is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.

Neighborhood

As one of the top-ranking neighborhoods to live in in the city of Cambridge, Riverside is a premier spot for waterfront views, outdoor recreation, and a happening nightlife scene. Large, colorful homes and historic buildings mark this neighborhood with local charm that you won’t want to miss. Exuding a college-town vibe, Riverside is situated directly south of Harvard University, so though the neighborhood feels family-friendly, it’s also very youthful due to the proximity to this prestigious university.

But Harvard isn’t the only school in walking distance of Riverside. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (known as MIT) is just two miles from Riverside, making this neighborhood an educational hub. Whether you want to walk, drive, or make use of public transit, by bus or subway, this area is very commuter-friendly.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
MIT
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
161 Putnam Ave is within 6 minutes or 0.4 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near Harvard University and MIT.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
407 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
332 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
251 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
293 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 4-8
28 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-K
51 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 8-12
29 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.6 mile from 161 Putnam Ave. 161 Putnam Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.1 miles or 14 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Drive: 10 min 4.0 mi
Drive: 12 min 6.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
Drive: 14 min 8.1 mi

Walkability Near 161 Putnam Ave Cambridge, MA 02139

Walker's Paradise
93
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
73
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
99
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 161 Putnam Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
161 Putnam Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Harvard Museum of Natural History
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Coit Observatory
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Charles River Reservation
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
161 Putnam Ave has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
161 Putnam Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.9 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.0 mile away and a 18 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 24 min 12.7 mi
Drive: 27 min 16.0 mi
161 Putnam Ave is 12.7 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.
 
 
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161 Putnam Ave Cambridge, MA 02139 is in Riverside in the city of Cambridge. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.7 mile of the property. Five parks are within 3.2 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.

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