$1,700
Total Monthly Price
12 Month Lease
42 Putnam Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
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857-412-3167
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Bedrooms
1
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
2,173 sq ft
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Available
Available Aug 15
Highlights
- Room for Rent
- Yard
- Basement
- Smoke Free
- Deck
42 Putnam Ave
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$1,700 deposit,
Available Aug 15
Cambridge - Harvard Square - 1 Private Bedroom AVAILABLE NOW in a 3 BR, 1 BA in single family Victorian Home, shared large eat-in-kitchen with dishwasher, disposal, pantry, large living and dining rooms. a large porch that opens to a secluded yard, front deck, washer and dryer, full basement for storage. Rent includes: gas, electricity, water, sewer, snow removal and landscaping. Prime location! Close to red lines, buses, walker's and biker's paradise! No Smoking! Sorry, no Pets. Available NOW! Length of lease is negotiable! Terms: first month rent ($1,700.00), Security Deposit ($1,700.00).
42 Putnam Ave is a house located in Middlesex County and the 02139 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.
House Features
Washer/Dryer
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Wi-Fi
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Pantry
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Basement
- Porch
- Deck
- Yard
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.
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As one of the top-ranking neighborhoods to live in in the city of Cambridge, Riverside is a premier spot for waterfront views, outdoor recreation, and a happening nightlife scene. Large, colorful homes and historic buildings mark this neighborhood with local charm that you won’t want to miss. Exuding a college-town vibe, Riverside is situated directly south of Harvard University, so though the neighborhood feels family-friendly, it’s also very youthful due to the proximity to this prestigious university.
But Harvard isn’t the only school in walking distance of Riverside. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (known as MIT) is just two miles from Riverside, making this neighborhood an educational hub. Whether you want to walk, drive, or make use of public transit, by bus or subway, this area is very commuter-friendly.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
42 Putnam Ave is within 3 minutes or 0.2 mile from Cambridge College. It is also near Harvard University and Lesley University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
421 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
401 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
317 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
286 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
54 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
38 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Cambridge include Harvard Square Station, located 0.5 mile from 42 Putnam Ave. 42 Putnam Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 8.3 miles or 15 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.3 mi | |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.1 mi |
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.3 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Busy
Soundscore™
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Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 42 Putnam Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
42 Putnam Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Coit Observatory
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
42 Putnam Ave has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Harvard Museum of Natural History, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Longfellow National Historic Site.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
42 Putnam Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 0.8 mile away and a 14 minute walk.
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 23 min | 12.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 16.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 36 min | 21.1 mi |
42 Putnam Ave has 3 military bases within 21.1 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 12.3 miles away and a 23 minute drive.
Amenities
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Pantry
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Basement
- Porch
- Deck
- Yard
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42 Putnam Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139