1617 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3
Cambridge, MA 02138
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
974 sq ft
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Available
Available Sep 1

About This Home
Renovated and fully furnished 2-bedroom apartment next to Harvard campus Available September 1st. Located in a historic and well-preserved Cambridge building next door to Harvard Law School and Lesley University and a 10-minute walk from the Harvard Square T stop, this beautiful and tastefully furnished unit has two large bedrooms, hardwood floors, high ceilings, two ornamental fireplaces, large windows, and beautiful natural light. Fully furnished, beautiful, convenient, and comfortable oasis near Harvard Square! Renovated with designer-selected finishes throughout. Everything is provided for you, for an easy move and a comfortable stay! The rental price includes furnishings, linens, full kitchen, and more. Just bring your clothes and your toothbrush! Located in a historic building with an unparalleled location next door to the Harvard University campus, this beautiful and tastefully furnished unit has two large bedrooms, original hardwood floors, high ceilings, ample custom storage, large windows, and great natural lighting. The unit has an open floor plan, with the bedrooms separated from the living areas for a great flow through the space. The unit was renovated in 2023 with a brand new bathroom and designer-selected finishes, color palette, and lighting throughout. The look is modern, fresh, and peaceful, but also classic, timeless, and historic. You’ll live within steps of numerous local shops and restaurants, as well as beautiful parks and world-class museums. The building is also walkable to grocery stores, hardware stores, gyms, bookstores, and more. This is a beautiful, safe, and historic neighborhood with many period homes and university buildings. The Harvard Square T stop, Harvard shuttle buses, and local city buses are all just a short walk away. A car is not needed, but resident permit parking is available on side streets if desired. The building is set back from Mass Ave, and the unit overlooks a courtyard, so inside it is peaceful and quiet even as you are steps from the action. The apartment comes fully equipped with everything you need for a turnkey experience -- including all furniture, decor, TV, bed and bath linens, dishes, silverware, kitchen appliances, AC, and more. There is a custom Elfa closet system installed, as well as ample additional custom storage throughout the unit. The kitchen is equipped with a Bosch dishwasher, and laundry facilities are available on site. The building has professional management. No pets and no smoking allowed anywhere on the premises, per condominium complex rules.
1617 Massachusetts Ave is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge attendance zone.
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Universities maintain a significant presence in the residential Agassiz-Harvard University neighborhood. Home to both Harvard University and Lesley University, neighborhood residents enjoy access to many museums, green spaces, and events hosted by the schools.
Agassiz Baldwin Community Center and Agassiz Community Gardens afford neighborhood residents the opportunity to foster individual as well as communal growth. Shops are plentiful in Agassiz-Harvard University, with convenience to both Harvard Square and Porter Square in addition to the retail corridor along Massachusetts Avenue.
Accessible to public transportation, I-93, and U.S. Route 3, getting around from Agassiz-Harvard University is a breeze. Air travel plans are easily executed from Agassiz-Harvard University with Boston Logan International Airport located less than eight miles away.
Learn more about living in AggasizColleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |

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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter, located 0.6 mile from 1617 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3. 1617 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.9 miles or 16 minutes away.
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi |
Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.8 mi |
Drive: | 14 min | 7.2 mi |
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 16 min | 6.9 mi |
Time and distance from 1617 Massachusetts Ave Unit 3.
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Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
Longfellow National Historic Site
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
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Hospitals | Distance | ||
Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
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Military Bases | Distance | ||
Drive: | 21 min | 11.3 mi | |
Drive: | 31 min | 16.4 mi |
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