RENTED OCT 21, 2025

17 Athens St Unit 1 Cambridge, MA 02138

Riverside Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
4,776 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Deck
  • Marble Flooring
  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near public transit
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of October 2025

This beautifully updated 2-bedroom 1.5-bathroom sun lit apartment is steps to the Weeks footbridge connecting Harvard Square to HBS. Kitchen is well equipped with SS appliances, granite countertops and dishwasher. This unique 1st floor apartment in a 3-Fam, offers a rear porch, brand new in-unit W&D, a spacious dining room and living room with large bay windows. Rent includes one off-street parking space in the rear of the property with an owner-maintained lot. Jog or cycle on the bike path a block away from this apartment. Each unit has a dedicated storage locker in the basement. Professionally managed and well-maintained. We offer 1st month's rent free. Location, Location, Location!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

David Walch

David Walch Listed on: 09/18/2025

Last Renter's Agent

David Walch

David Walch Listed on: 09/18/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1894 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,776 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space

Home Design

  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Light Fixtures
  • Bay Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Center Hall
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $4,750
  • Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, parking
  • Assessor Parcel Number 408429

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1894 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12-24)
  • Available Now: Yes
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: No
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: No
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 4750

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Year Built: 1894
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer, Center Hall, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Marble, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Marble
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Cable Hookup, Remodeled
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1200
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1200
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN3878
  • MAIN SO: AN3878

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Parking
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 408429
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4776
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

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Home Values in the Area

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/21/2025 10/21/25 Rented $4,850 +2.1% --
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Price Changed $4,750 -3.1% $4 / Sq Ft
09/18/2025 09/18/25 For Rent $4,900 +32.4% --
04/22/2020 04/22/20 Rented $3,700 +2.8% --
04/21/2020 04/21/20 Under Contract -- -- --
04/18/2020 04/18/20 For Rent $3,600 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Walch

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    David Walch

    David Walch

    (617) 990-4304

    5 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73432502

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

17 Athens St Unit 1, Cambridge, MA

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