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$22,500 Total Monthly Price

17 Farrar St

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Cambridge, MA 02138

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    3

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • Square Feet

    5,708 sq ft

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    Available May 3

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$22,500 deposit, Available May 3

Exquisitely detailed modern renovation of 1895 Federal style manse in the Harvard Divinity area. Three fully furnished living levels with eight fireplaces,bricked private deck and serene landscaped grounds. Master suite with well-appointed personal gym and bespoke dressing closet. Two guest bedrooms with en suite baths. Posh billiard parlor/library. Every luxurious detail curated for living pleasure and convenience. Thoughtfully designed by Richard Curl and featured in Boston Magazine. Walk to all Harvard locations,Redline T,shops and restaurants. MLS ID 73511219

17 Farrar St is a house located in Middlesex County and the 02138 ZIP Code.

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        $22,500

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  • Listed by Michael Malkoff | Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
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City - Cambridge

Cambridge, situated along the Charles River, combines academic excellence with historic charm. As home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the city maintains a strong intellectual presence while offering diverse neighborhood experiences. Harvard Square features historic architecture, independent bookstores, and local cafes, while Kendall Square has emerged as a global technology and research center. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Charles River Esplanade and Fresh Pond Reservation, which provides 162 acres of walking trails around a glacial lake. The city offers various housing styles, from preserved Victorian buildings in Mid-Cambridge to contemporary apartments in East Cambridge, with concentrated residential areas near Harvard Square, Central Square, and Kendall Square.

The rental market in Cambridge reflects high demand, with current average rents at $3,297 for one-bedroom apartments (up 3.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Cambridge College
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Lesley University, Porter
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Harvard University
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Lesley University
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
17 Farrar St is within 16 minutes or 0.8 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near Lesley University and Lesley University, Porter.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Harvard Square Station, located 0.7 mile from 17 Farrar St. 17 Farrar St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 6.3 miles or 14 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Harvard Square Station
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Porter Square Station
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Union Square
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Central Square Station
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Gilman Square
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
North Station
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 13 min 4.3 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 15 min 8.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 14 min 6.3 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
100 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 17 Farrar St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Somerville Plaza
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Somerville Place
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Harvard Square
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
17 Farrar St has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 14-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
 Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 9 min 3.3 mi
17 Farrar St has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
17 Farrar St has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 0.5 mile away and a 9 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 23 min 11.7 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 30 min 17.2 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 35 min 20.4 mi
17 Farrar St has 3 military bases within 20.4 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 11.7 miles away and a 23 minute drive.

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