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$22,500 Total Monthly Price

17 Farrar St

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Cambridge, MA 02138

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • Square Feet

    5,708 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • 8 Fireplaces
  • Cooling Available
  • Park
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About This Home

$22,500 deposit, Available Now

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. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1895

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

5 Bathrooms 3 Bedrooms

Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Home Security

Home Security System

Interior Spaces

8 Fireplaces 5,708 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range Oven Dishwasher Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Laundry in unit Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $22,500 Property Available on 7/1/26 Assessor Parcel Number 418975 Rent includes trash collection, gardener, garden area, furnishings (see remarks), laundry facilities, parking

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

17,731 Sq Ft Lot Garden

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

1 Car Garage 3 Open Parking Spaces

Utilities

Cooling Available Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Recreation

Park

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
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        $22,500

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

  • Listed by Michael Malkoff | Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
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Under 30 minutes

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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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Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Deck
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.
Schools
John M. Tobin Montessori School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
307 Students
Attendance Zone
Maria L. Baldwin
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
385 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Street Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
317 Students
Attendance Zone
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
286 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
Attendance Zone
St Theresa School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
179 Students
Nearby
St. Anthony Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Castle School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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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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Active
Soundscore™
70 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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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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