RENTED NOV 1, 2025

117 Brattle St Unit A Cambridge, MA 02138

West Cambridge Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
3,500 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit
  • 3-minute walk to Longfellow Park

About This Home

As of November 2025

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.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Alberto Ovalle

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 10/03/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Non Member

Non Member Office

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1870

Lot Details

  • 3,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Property Attached
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Lottery Elementary And Middle School
  • Crls High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $7,000
  • Property Available on 12/1/25
  • Rent includes water, sewer, snow removal, gardener
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00217 L:0001300117

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1870

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-12-01
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(11+),Term of Rental(11+)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 7000

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Slider, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Main Level, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, First Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Slider
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1500
  • Living Area: 1500
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: H11111

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Water, Sewer, Snow Removal, Gardener
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00217 L:0001300117
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3500
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Crls
  • Elementary School: Lottery
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lottery

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Home Values in the Area

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Average Home Value in this Area

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/01/2025 11/01/25 Rented $7,200 +2.9% --
10/22/2025 10/22/25 Under Contract -- -- --
10/10/2025 10/10/25 Price Changed $7,000 -6.7% $5 / Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 For Rent $7,500 +7.1% --
09/15/2023 09/15/23 Rented $7,000 0.0% --
09/01/2023 09/01/23 Under Contract -- -- --
08/08/2023 08/08/23 For Rent $7,000 +25.0% --
04/29/2014 04/29/14 Rented $5,600 0.0% --
04/29/2014 04/29/14 For Rent $5,600 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alberto Ovalle

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Alberto Ovalle

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 564-1727

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Alberto Ovalle
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  • N

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Non Member

    Non Member Office

  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Lauren Holleran Team

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 913-2203

    24 in this area

    325 Total Sales

    Lauren Holleran Team
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  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Andrea Blum

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Allie Sacharuk

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73439398

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02138 West Cambridge

117 Brattle St Unit A, Cambridge, MA

Not Listed for Sale

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