17 Putnam Ave, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Harvard Square

$7,699/mo

5

Beds

2

Baths

2,000

Sq Ft

4,000

Lot Sq Ft

Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)

Type

45

Days on Market

Active Listed May 28, 2026 • MLS# 73526432 Copied! • Updated Jun 28, 2026

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About this home

Excellent location (3-4 min walk to Red Line - Harvard Sq Buses - Close to Everything, Great Light - Kitchen renovated with new cabinets/granite counter tops. Large, separate dining room. Large living room with fireplace (ornamental). Laundry in unit - Steps to Campus Shuttle Stop - Reserved Parking available for rent (additional charge). Can be used as 6-BR - please talk with listing agent in intended for such use.

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Property History

Property Timeline

🏠

Listed for Sale

May 29, 2026

$7,699

Original listing

Agent: Jagrti N. Patel Office: Premium Realty of Boston, Inc.

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
05/29/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$7,699	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease

Style Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)

Living Area 2,000 sq ft

Lot Size 4,000 sq ft

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 10

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026

Lease Term Lease Terms(Lease),Term of Rental(12)

Rent Includes Occupancy Only, Furnishings (see Remarks)

Security Deposit $7,699

Required First MonthLast MonthReferencesInsurance

Pets No

Pet Policy No Pets

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Steam

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Living Room

Basement None

Laundry First Floor, In Unit

Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features Porch

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water None

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Unit/Building -

Sq Ft Source Other

Sq Ft Disclosures Estimated

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 31 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)

Listing Type

For Rent

Bedrooms

5

Full Bathrooms

2

Living Area

2,000 sq ft

Total Rooms

10

Entry Level

1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1

Bathroom - Half

Kitchen

Flooring - Wood

Living Room

Flooring - Wood

Second Floor

Bedroom3

Closet, Flooring - Wood

Bathroom2

Bathroom - Full

Bedroom2

Closet, Flooring - Wood

Master Bedroom

Closet, Flooring - Wood

Third Floor

Bedroom5

Closet, Flooring - Wood

Bedroom4

Closet, Flooring - Wood

Other Floor

Dining Room

Flooring - Wood

Bathroom3

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

No

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Entrance Foyer

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry: First Floor, In Unit

Security:

Construction & Materials

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Steam

Cooling:

Hot Water:

Water Source:

Sewer:

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch

Patio & Porch: Porch

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

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

3 schools

A+

Martin Luther King Jr. School

0.2 mi | #22 of 824 | Score: 64.5

Improved 21 spots from last year

+6.3 above state avg

340 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

A

John M Tobin School

0.5 mi | #137 of 824 | Score: 57.4

Dropped 34 spots from last year

-0.8 below state avg

291 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

A

Amigos School

0.5 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

M

Middle Schools

3 schools

A-

Putnam Avenue Upper School

0.2 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

Allium Montessori School

0.7 mi

Grades 01-06

C+

Cambridge Street Upper School

1.2 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

H

High Schools

3 schools

Farr Academy School

0.7 mi

Grades 07-12

NuVu Innovation School

0.8 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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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

17 Putnam Ave, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jagrti N. Patel

Listing Office Premium Realty of Boston, Inc.

Office Phone 617-910-0124

Agent MLS ID BB954535

Office MLS ID AN3405

Listing Data Updated Jun 28, 2026 4:05 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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