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17 Farrar St. # 17, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$22,500
Est. $314/month
3
Beds
4
Baths
5,708
Sq Ft
$4
Price/Sq Ft
17,731
Lot Sq Ft
1895
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
2 hours 40 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed May 1, 2026 • MLS# 73511219 Copied!

About this home

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.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1895
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
5,708 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1895
Living Area 5,708 sq ft
Lot Size 17,731 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 8
Basement None
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features None
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

No financial details available

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1895
Structure Type:
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Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
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Sewer:
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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Garden
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
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Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 8
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

17 Farrar St. # 17, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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Nearby Schools

School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
↓ 4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.9 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
St. Peter Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
1.1 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.5 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.0 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.4 mi | #55 of 824 | Score: 62.0
Dropped 52 spots from last year
+3.8 above state avg
360 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.9 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.0 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.3 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.3 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.1 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.1 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.5 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
May 1, 2026
$22,500
Original listing
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 1, 2026 New Listing Added $22,500 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
2 hours 40 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$4

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Michael Malkoff
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID BB806096
Office MLS ID AN6200
Listing Data Updated May 1, 2026 11:37 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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