Brimming with character and natural light, this beautifully maintained Riverside apartment combines timeless Cambridge charm with modern convenience. Set within an owner-occupied 1885 Victorian two-family home, it features high ceilings, large windows, parquet floors, and original architectural details that create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout. The home offers spacious bedrooms, an updated kitchen, and two full bathrooms that blend classic craftsmanship with modern finishes. A formal dining room with a decorative fireplace, period millwork, and a built-in hutch evokes the elegance of a bygone era. Enjoy in-unit laundry, a wraparound porch ideal for relaxing or outdoor dining, and a freshly painted interior. This home is also certified deleaded. Perfectly situated between Harvard and Central Squares with easy access to Harvard University, HBS, the Charles River, and nearby cafés, shops, and restaurants, this home offers the best of Victorian charm and modern urban living.
Property Details
Price:
$4,200
MLS #:
73443166
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Rental
Subtype:
Apartment
Neighborhood:
riverside
Listed Date:
Oct 14, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,589
Total Sq Ft:
1,589
Year Built:
1885
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Fireplaces Total
1
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Laundry Features
First Floor, In Unit
Exterior
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Exterior Features
Porch
Financial
Map
Community
- Address88 Putnam Ave # 1 Cambridge MA
- CityCambridge
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02139
Subdivisions in Cambridge
Market Summary
Property Summary
- 88 Putnam Ave # 1 Cambridge MA is a Rental for sale in Cambridge, MA, 02139. It is listed for $4,200 To schedule a showing of MLS#73443166 at 88 Putnam Ave # 1 in Cambridge, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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88 Putnam Ave # 1
Cambridge, MA