Within the so-called "Magic Circle" for desirable residences in Cambridge, this unique, charming, and historic 3-bed/ 2.5 condo is tucked into a verdant pocket of tranquility. Originally built by the American poet Longfellow as the carriage house for one of his daughters, the house is adjacent to the Longfellow House and Garden (now a National Park property) and a brief walk from both Harvard Square and the Charles River. The connected but distinct living and dining areas offer access to a charming fenced garden with a private deck. An efficient kitchen with generous counter space, a powder room, and a laundry room complete the first floor. Upstairs, there is a primary suite with twin closets and a full bath, a second light-filled bedroom, a third bedroom well suited for a home office, and a second full bath. The attached garage with parking and storage, as well as driveway parking allow one to live a true urban lifestyle on bike or foot.
Townhouse for rent
$7,000/mo
Fees may apply
117 Brattle St #A, Cambridge, MA 02138
3beds
1,500sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Townhouse
Available Mon Dec 1 2025
No pets
-- A/C
First floor laundry
1 Parking space parking
Natural gas, baseboard, fireplace
What's special
Second light-filled bedroom
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard, Fireplace
Appliances
- Laundry: First Floor, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Hookups, In Unit, Lighting - Overhead, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Internet Available - Broadband
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Bike Path, Conservation Area, Deck, Fenced Yard, First Floor, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Gardener included in rent, Heating system: Baseboard, Heating: Gas, High-speed Internet Ready, Highway Access, In Unit, Internet Available - Broadband, Lighting - Overhead, Living Room, Main Level, Medical Facility, Park, Patio, Pets - No, Private School, Public School, Public Transportation, Rain Gutters, Sewage included in rent, Shopping, Snow Removal included in rent, T-Station, Tennis Court(s), University, Walk/Jog Trails, Washer Hookup, Water included in rent
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Lot
- Features: Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: M:00217 L:0001300117,415809
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Condition
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Sewage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Tennis Court(s)
HOA
- Amenities included: Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Lease Terms(11+),Term of Rental(11+)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | Price change | $7,000-6.7%$5/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73439398 | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $7,500+7.1%$5/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73439398 | ||
| 9/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MLS PIN #73145636 | ||
| 8/8/2023 | Listed for rent | $7,000+25%$5/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73145636 | ||
| 5/6/2014 | Listing removed | $5,600$4/sqft |
Source: Hammond Real Estate #71671548 | ||
