Nestled in the Riverside neighborhood, 172 Putnam Ave, Unit 2, offers high ceilings, gleaming wood floors, and a 2 or 3 bedroom flexible floor plan. The newly updated kitchen is outfitted with white Shaker-style cabinets, granite countertops and brand new stainless steel appliances. A glass sliding door opens to a private covered deck, perfect for morning coffee or al fresco dining. While modern finishes enhance functionality, an exposed brick wall adds a touch of classic Cambridge charm. Ideally located near Harvard Square, Central Square, and the Charles River, this home offers unmatched neighborhood convenience, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, cultural attractions, and easy access to the Mass Pike and Route 2. With two-car parking, in-unit laundry, and additional basement storage, this condo is ready to welcome you home!
Sold for $857,000 on 11/06/25
$857,000
172 Putnam Ave UNIT 2, Cambridge, MA 02139
2beds
906sqft
Condominium
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$946/sqft
$3,514 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 07, 2025 at 03:13am
Listed by:
MonaLisa Team 617-930-1288,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
David Scott
Apartment Rental Experts LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73443038
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: Second
Living room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Second Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 906
- Total interior livable area: 906 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 906
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Assigned, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered
- Exterior features: Porch, Covered Patio/Deck
Details
- Parcel number: 407718
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1910
- Major remodel year: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/Less
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $659 monthly
- Amenities included: Hot Water
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract