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478 Putnam Ave Unit 4

Cambridge, MA 02139

Name: Open House: 12pm-1:30pm
Start: 2025-03-16T12:00:00
End: 2025-03-16T13:30:00
Location: 478 Putnam Ave Unit 4

2 beds
1 bath
988 sqft
$708 per sqft
1975 build
– on site

Nestled on a tree-lined street, this top floor sun-filled 2-bedroom bi-level loft condo offers a serene retreat in the heart of Cambridgeport. Set back from the street for privacy, this top-floor unit boasts an inviting, free-flowing layout with abundant natural light. The main level has generous living and dining areas. The open kitchen features a breakfast bar, stainless appliances, and granite counters. Upstairs showcases two bedrooms with large closets, built-in bookshelves, skylights, and a full bath. Hardwood floors abound. Enjoy the convenience of an extra-large, covered parking space, plus storage and laundry in the basement. Whether you’re an investor or end-user, this is a fantastic opportunity in a highly desirable location. Just moments from Harvard, MIT, HBS, and the Charles River, you’ll also have easy access to trendy restaurants, shops, Boston, and Longwood Medical Center. Close to public transportation for effortless commuting. Don’t miss this prime Cambridgeport gem!

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / David Lilley / RE/MAX Real Estate Center

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The Building

Year Built:

1975
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Structure Type:

Low-Rise
Construction Materials:

Frame
Entry Level:

3
Entry Location:

Unit Placement(Upper)
Roof:

Rubber
Basement:

N
Security Features:

Intercom
Unit Number:

4
Stories Total:

2
Stories:

2
# of Units Total:

7
Building Area Total:

988
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

5
Living Room Level:

Main,Third
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
Kitchen Level:

Main,Third
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Peninsula
Dining Room Level:

Main,Third
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

false
Laundry Features:

Common Area

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

988
Living Area Source:

Public Record

Location

Directions:

On Putnam in between Magazine and Pearl
Latitude:

42.35887
Longitude:

-71.109781

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:00102 L:0013300004,404811
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Condominium
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Zoning:

C
Waterview:

No
Other Equipment:

Intercom
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Book Number:

44129
Tax Annual Amount:

3866
Tax Assessed Value:

653000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2
Master Bedroom Level:

Fourth Floor
Master Bedroom Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
Bedroom 2 Level:

Fourth Floor
Bedroom 2 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double

Baths

Total Baths:

1
Total Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

Fourth Floor
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Window Unit(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Electric Range
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Pets Allowed:

Yes
Association Amenities:

Hot Water
Association Fee:

220
Association Fee Includes:

Heat
Association Fee Frequency:

Monthly

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

1
Parking Features:

Under
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$699,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$3,747
Taxes	$322
Insurance	$192
HOA fees	$220
Utilities	$177 See report
Total	$4,658/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/12/25 Mar 12, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$699,900

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This condo located in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA 02139 is currently for sale for $699,900. 478 Putnam Ave Unit 4 is a 988 square foot condo with 2 beds and 1 bath that has been on Estately for 1 days. 478 Putnam Ave Unit 4 is in the Cambridgeport neighborhood of Cambridge and has a WalkScore® of 89, making it very walkable. This condo is in the attendance area of High School Program Extension.

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478 Putnam Ave Unit 4

Cambridge, MA 02139