17 Allen St
Cambridge, MA 02140
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Bedrooms
5
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Bathrooms
3
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Square Feet
1,835 sq ft
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Available
Available Sep 1

About This Home
Location, location, location! Sunny and spacious duplex just minutes away from both Porter and Davis Squares. This unit features 5 well-sized bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms with space to spread out in the living room and 3 season porch! The kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances! Also includes an in-unit washer/dryer, off-street parking for 1 car, and a shared back patio. Easy access to Harvard Square and super close to the Porter Square T-Station, commuter rail, bus stops, shops, and restaurants.
17 Allen St is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02140 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Somerville attendance zone.
Townhome Features
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood Floors
- Balcony
Contact
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- Phone Number
- Contact
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood Floors
- Balcony
A commuter-friendly destination in the city of Cambridge, Porter Square is known as a local shopping destination in this welcoming area. The Porter Square Shopping Center is an outdoor complex with well-known retailers, local businesses, and various restaurants such as coffee shops, diners, taverns, and more. Elm Street is a popular place to find all of your dining and shopping options, as well.
Longstanding single-family homes make this neighborhood very unique with a family-friendly environment. Lesley University’s Porter Campus gives a youthful vibe to the neighborhood, and great public schools can be found nearby.
Learn more about living in Porter SquareColleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |

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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Porter, located 0.2 mile from 17 Allen St. 17 Allen St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 7.1 miles or 17 minutes away.
Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi | |
Drive: | 15 min | 7.6 mi |
Airports | Distance | ||
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Airports | Distance | ||
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 17 min | 7.1 mi |
Time and distance from 17 Allen St.
Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 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 |
Longfellow National Historic Site
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
Mystic River Reservation
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
Hospitals | Distance | ||
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Hospitals | Distance | ||
Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi |
Military Bases | Distance | ||
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Military Bases | Distance | ||
Drive: | 20 min | 10.6 mi | |
Drive: | 31 min | 16.8 mi |
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