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518-520 Putnam Ave

518-520 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02139

YEAR BUILT

1888

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

10

UNIT SIZE RANGE

472-1,007 sqft

Description

518-520 Putnam Ave Condominium Trust is a historic two-story residential building constructed in 1888. This condominium offers 1 and 2-bedroom units, combining vintage charm with modern living. The building is situated at 518-520 Putnam Ave in Cambridge, MA, a location that provides convenient access to public transportation and nearby parks. The property is notable for its well-preserved architectural design that reflects the era of its construction. Residents have access to amenities such as tennis courts and readily available hot water, enhancing the comfort and convenience of urban living. The presence of public transportation options makes commuting straightforward, while the proximity to parks allows for ample recreational opportunities. While the building does not specify a particular neighborhood, its location in Cambridge's vibrant environment brings an assortment of urban amenities within easy reach. The area offers diverse dining, shopping, and cultural experiences, reflective of its bustling urban setting. The building provides an opportunity to reside in a piece of history, maintaining original architectural elements while accommodating contemporary lifestyle needs.

Building ImageMLS ID #70984486
Building ImageMLS ID #72286956
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518-520 Putnam Ave

518-520 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02139

YEAR BUILT

1888

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

10

UNIT SIZE RANGE

472-1,007 sqft

Description

518-520 Putnam Ave Condominium Trust is a historic two-story residential building constructed in 1888. This condominium offers 1 and 2-bedroom units, combining vintage charm with modern living. The building is situated at 518-520 Putnam Ave in Cambridge, MA, a location that provides convenient access to public transportation and nearby parks. The property is notable for its well-preserved architectural design that reflects the era of its construction. Residents have access to amenities such as tennis courts and readily available hot water, enhancing the comfort and convenience of urban living. The presence of public transportation options makes commuting straightforward, while the proximity to parks allows for ample recreational opportunities. While the building does not specify a particular neighborhood, its location in Cambridge's vibrant environment brings an assortment of urban amenities within easy reach. The area offers diverse dining, shopping, and cultural experiences, reflective of its bustling urban setting. The building provides an opportunity to reside in a piece of history, maintaining original architectural elements while accommodating contemporary lifestyle needs.

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Description

518-520 Putnam Ave Condominium Trust is a historic two-story residential building constructed in 1888. This condominium offers 1 and 2-bedroom units, combining vintage charm with modern living. The building is situated at 518-520 Putnam Ave in Cambridge, MA, a location that provides convenient access to public transportation and nearby parks. The property is notable for its well-preserved architectural design that reflects the era of its construction. Residents have access to amenities such as tennis courts and readily available hot water, enhancing the comfort and convenience of urban living. The presence of public transportation options makes commuting straightforward, while the proximity to parks allows for ample recreational opportunities. While the building does not specify a particular neighborhood, its location in Cambridge's vibrant environment brings an assortment of urban amenities within easy reach. The area offers diverse dining, shopping, and cultural experiences, reflective of its bustling urban setting. The building provides an opportunity to reside in a piece of history, maintaining original architectural elements while accommodating contemporary lifestyle needs.

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518-520 Putnam Ave Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit BB100721762022-06-15
MLS#: 72960104
Closed$590,000
Unit 9952211352018-04-04
MLS#: 72286956
Closed$508,000
Unit 66522112622010-06-22
MLS#: 70984486
Closed$225,000
Unit 6
6

1 Beds

1 Baths

522 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2010-06-22Closed$225,000
MLS#: 70984486
Days On Market262
Unit 9
9

1 Beds

1 Baths

522 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2018-04-04Closed$508,000
MLS#: 72286956
Days On Market35
Unit B
B

2 Beds

1 Baths

1007 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2022-06-15Closed$590,000
MLS#: 72960104
Days On Market76
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Amenities

One of the highlights of living at 518-520 Putnam Ave is the wonderful array of amenities available. The tennis courts are perfect for an energizing match, whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking to pick up a new hobby. Hot water is included, which means you can look forward to cozy baths after a long day. Plus, public transportation and nearby parks provide excellent access for your daily adventures and leisurely outings. You'll find it easy to keep active while enjoying the comforts of home!

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Amenities Description

One of the highlights of living at 518-520 Putnam Ave is the wonderful array of amenities available. The tennis courts are perfect for an energizing match, whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking to pick up a new hobby. Hot water is included, which means you can look forward to cozy baths after a long day. Plus, public transportation and nearby parks provide excellent access for your daily adventures and leisurely outings. You'll find it easy to keep active while enjoying the comforts of home!

Parking
Parking
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Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
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Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Policies

As you embark on your home-buying journey, it's essential to be aware of building policies. While specific policies might not be highlighted, it’s common for condominium communities to prioritize a friendly and respectful living environment. Often, this includes guidelines around shared spaces and community events that foster a sense of togetherness among residents.

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Amenities Description

As you embark on your home-buying journey, it's essential to be aware of building policies. While specific policies might not be highlighted, it’s common for condominium communities to prioritize a friendly and respectful living environment. Often, this includes guidelines around shared spaces and community events that foster a sense of togetherness among residents.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
518-520 Putnam Ave--
478 Putnam Ave$739/sqft.$5 /sqft.
308 Brookline St$865/sqft.$2 /sqft.
131 Magazine St$977/sqft.$4 /sqft.
128 Magazine$1,003/sqft.$2 /sqft.
Cambridgeport Commons$921/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 518-520 Putnam Ave.

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|0.3 miles away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|0.49 miles away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|0.5 miles away

Boston University Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|0.63 miles away

New England Hebrew Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|0.87 miles away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|0.87 miles away
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Schools

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Boston University Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|Less than 1 Mile Away

New England Hebrew Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Putnam Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
100 Putnam Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Ivy Street School

--
Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Match Charter Public School

C
Public|Grades PK–12
1001 Commonwealth ...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|1.07 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|1.24 Miles Away

St Pauls Choir School

--
Private|Grades 3–8
29 Mount Auburn St|1.30 Miles Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|1.33 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
115 Greenough St R...|1.40 Miles Away

Bay Cove Academy

--
Private|Grades 8–12
156 Lawton St|1.43 Miles Away

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

C
Public|Grades 9–12
459 Broadway|1.55 Miles Away

Edward Devotion School

B
Public|Grades KG–8
345 Harvard St|1.57 Miles Away

Winsor School

--
Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|1.59 Miles Away

St Herman of Alaska Christian School

--
Private|Grades KG–8
62 Harvard Ave|1.63 Miles Away

Gardner Pilot Academy

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
30 Athol St|1.75 Miles Away

Amos A. Lawrence School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
27 Francis St|1.78 Miles Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|1.81 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|1.82 Miles Away

German International School Boston

--
Private|Grades PK–12
57 Holton St|1.88 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|1.89 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.90 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.94 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.94 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.94 Miles Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|1.95 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|1.98 Miles Away

Horace Mann School For The Deaf

--
Public|Grades PK–12
40 Armington St|2.03 Miles Away

Jackson Mann K-8 School

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Armington St|2.03 Miles Away

Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
290 Washington St|2.13 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|2.14 Miles Away

The Lynch Center

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
599 Brookline Ave|2.26 Miles Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|2.26 Miles Away

Pierce School

A
Public|Grades KG–8
50 School St|2.27 Miles Away

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
80 Gerrys Landing ...|2.27 Miles Away

Learning Project Elementary School

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|2.28 Miles Away

Maria L. Baldwin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
85 Oxford St|2.36 Miles Away

Carter Developmental Center

--
Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|2.38 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|2.44 Miles Away

Michael Driscoll School

A
Public|Grades PK–8
64 Westbourne Ter|2.45 Miles Away

Kennedy Day School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
30 Warren St|2.46 Miles Away

St Joseph Preparatory High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
617 Cambridge St|2.47 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|2.57 Miles Away

Graham and Parks

B
Public|Grades PK–5
44 Linnaean St|2.58 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|2.58 Miles Away

Baldwin Early Learning Center

--
Public|Grades EE–1
121 Corey Rd|2.63 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

0.38 miles away|8 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

0.72 miles away|14 min walk

Amory Street

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

Babcock Street - Harry Agganis Way Pleasant St

0.89 miles away|17 min walk

Babcock Street

0.93 miles away|18 min walk
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Transit

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

0.38 miles away|8 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

0.72 miles away|14 min walk

Amory Street

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

Babcock Street - Harry Agganis Way Pleasant St

0.89 miles away|17 min walk

Babcock Street

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

Babcock Street - Babcock St

1 miles away|20 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.08 miles away|21 min walk

1079 Commonwealth Ave

1.13 miles away|22 min walk

125 Western Ave

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

130 Western Ave

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.34 miles away|26 min walk

454 Broadway

1.48 miles away|29 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

16 Eliot St

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

45 Beacon St

1.74 miles away|34 min walk

Ave Louis Pasteur @ The Fenway

1.74 miles away|34 min walk

Ave Louis Pasteur @ Longwood Ave

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

367 Western Ave opp Brighton Mills Mall

2.09 miles away|41 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

2.09 miles away|41 min walk

Allston Street

2.14 miles away|41 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

2.16 miles away|42 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

2.17 miles away|42 min walk

445 Western Ave

2.27 miles away|44 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

2.28 miles away|44 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

2.29 miles away|44 min walk

450 Western Ave

2.3 miles away|45 min walk

51 Bow St

2.35 miles away|45 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

2.37 miles away|46 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

2.41 miles away|47 min walk

594 Somerville Ave

2.43 miles away|47 min walk

495 Western Ave

2.44 miles away|47 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

2.44 miles away|47 min walk

Back Bay - 167 Dartmouth St

2.45 miles away|47 min walk

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (North)

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Transit

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (North)

2.49 miles away|48 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.49 miles away|48 min walk

Back Bay

2.49 miles away|48 min walk

684 Washington St

2.49 miles away|48 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (North)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (North)

2.56 miles away|50 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.56 miles away|50 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (South)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (South)

2.57 miles away|50 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.57 miles away|50 min walk

Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St

2.6 miles away|50 min walk

422 McGrath Hwy

2.63 miles away|51 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Columbus Ave

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Columbus Ave

2.65 miles away|51 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.65 miles away|51 min walk

100 S Huntington Ave

2.66 miles away|51 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

2.66 miles away|52 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Track 2)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Track 2)

2.67 miles away|52 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.67 miles away|52 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

2.68 miles away|52 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Tracks 1 and 3)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Tracks 1 and 3)

2.68 miles away|52 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.68 miles away|52 min walk

Arlington

2.7 miles away|52 min walk

Arlington - Public Garden

2.7 miles away|52 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 518-520 Putnam Ave

Cambridgeport, nestled in the heart of Middlesex County, MA, is a dynamic neighborhood characterized by its inviting community feel and proximity to the Charles River. This district boasts a variety of attractions, including beautiful parks and lively cafes. Residents appreciate the area's convenience with an array of amenities like grocery stores, local eateries, and bustling farmer's markets. It is well-connected, offering easy access to public transportation via the MBTA, ensuring a quick commute to Boston and beyond. The area's welcoming atmosphere and vibrant lifestyle attract professionals, families, and students alike.

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Neighbourhood Description

Cambridgeport, nestled in the heart of Middlesex County, MA, is a dynamic neighborhood characterized by its inviting community feel and proximity to the Charles River. This district boasts a variety of attractions, including beautiful parks and lively cafes. Residents appreciate the area's convenience with an array of amenities like grocery stores, local eateries, and bustling farmer's markets. It is well-connected, offering easy access to public transportation via the MBTA, ensuring a quick commute to Boston and beyond. The area's welcoming atmosphere and vibrant lifestyle attract professionals, families, and students alike.

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518-520 Putnam Ave Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

9.06%

15–29 Years

48.69%

30–44 Years

20.72%

45–59 Years

10%

60+ Years

11.52%

Commute

22.43%

Transit

28.02%

Walk

21.37%

Drive

7.55%

Bike

Housing Ownership

29.84%

Owner Occupied

70.16%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
22%
Multi Family
3.69%
Single Person
38.06%
Multi Person
61.94%

Average Income

Household:$8,185,558.14 /yr

Individual:$5,141,362.44 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree31.17%
High School College6.33%
Diploma2.06%
Post Graduate49.1%
Others11.34%
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Education

Diploma2.06%
Post Graduate49.1%
Others11.34%
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