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256 Putnam Ave

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256 Putnam Ave Unit 2

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Cambridge, MA 02139

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4 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 4 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba —
Location
256 Putnam Ave, Cambridge,
MA 02139
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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: 10 min 0.5 mi
Harvard University
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
MIT
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Boston University
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
256 Putnam Ave is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near Harvard University and Boston University.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Central Square Station, located 0.6 mile from 256 Putnam Ave. 256 Putnam Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.1 miles or 14 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Central Square Station
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Harvard Square Station
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
St Paul Street Station
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Boston University West Station
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Pleasant Street Station
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Porter Square
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Ruggles Station
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 10 min 4.0 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 12 min 6.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 14 min 8.1 mi

Walkability Near 256 Putnam Ave Cambridge, MA 02139

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 256 Putnam Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
330-340 River Street
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Memorial Plaza
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Residences at University Park
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
256 Putnam Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 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
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site
 Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Coit Observatory
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
256 Putnam Ave has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Coit Observatory, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Arbour Human Resource Institute
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
256 Putnam Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.7 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 24 min 12.9 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 27 min 16.1 mi
256 Putnam Ave is 12.9 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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