39 Walker St, Cambridge, MA 02138
What This House Offers
Located in the Observatory Hill neighborhood just west of Harvard Square on one of the prettiest streets in Cambridge this spacious attached single family home is fully furnished and ready for immediate occupancy. You'll enjoy the cozy livingroom with wood burning fireplace during those cold New England nights. Entertain in the formal diningroom and adjacent eat-in kitchen. The second floor study will inspire you to be your academic best! With two floors of living space and two full and one half baths you'll always have room for visiting guests. And wait till you see the private garden with deck and patio! You'll enjoy all that makes Cambrdge such a special place to live and work with Harvard Square, The University and public transportation are just around the corner and Huron Village grocery and specialty shops are just a short walk away. Washer/dryer in house. Welcome home to 39 Walker Street.
Unit
Home Features
- Air Conditioning
- Deck
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Porch
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Pool
- Tennis Court
39 Walker St is a single-family home for rent in Cambridge, MA
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1874
- Property Attached
- Entry on the 2nd floor
Interior Spaces
- 1 Fireplace
- 1476 Sq Ft Home
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Laundry in unit
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Porch
- Patio
Lot Details
- 2138 Sq Ft Lot
- Garden
Location
- Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $4,900
- Property Available on 2026-09-01
- Assessor Parcel Number 4738032
- Rent includes water, sewer, garden area
Community Details
Overview
- Near Conservation Area
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
Recreation
- Community Pool
- Tennis Courts
- Jogging Path
- Park
- Bike Trail
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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What's nearby 39 Walker St
About the Listing Agent
Bill Luther has been a full-time Realtor and award winning multi-million dollar sales producer for more than thirty years. Over the course of his tenure in the real estate business he has listed and sold thousands of homes in the Greater Boston area. From single family homes and condominiums to multi-family properties and apartment buildings, Bill has sold a broad spectrum of properties while building a solid reputation for dependability based on service and expertise. Bill is known for achieving an enviable record of successful negotiation on behalf of his clients during all kinds of market conditions, whether during strong economic periods or during the most challenging of times. Bill is a member, in good standing, of The Greater Boston Board of Realtors, The Massachusetts Association of Realtors and The National Association of Realtors. Bill is a past member of the board of directors of The Small Property Owners Association of Massachusetts and currently holds a leadership position with the well respected Realty Guild of Massachusetts. His connections and affiliations in the world of residential real estate combined with his years of successful experience stand as testimony to his ability to serve buyers and sellers well and to help them achieve all of their home buying or selling needs. Bill Luther strongly believes that every family should feel confident when buying and/or selling a home. He welcomes you as a new client as warmly as he would past customers and friends. Bill strives to offer you, his valued clients, a service that offers 100% satisfaction and an experience that will exceed your expectations!
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable
Transit
Good public transit
Driveability
Fairly drivable
Bikeability
Exceptionally bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Travel and Transit
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
1 min Drive
Commuter Rail
6 min Drive
Commuter Rail
14 min Drive
Airport
15 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Maria L. Baldwin
Grades PK-5
Public
Peabody
Grades PK-5
Public
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Grades 6-8
Public
St Peter Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Private
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Grades 9-12
Public
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Lesley University | Walk: 2 min (0.1 mi) |
| Lesley University, Porter | Walk: 13 min (0.7 mi) |
| Harvard University | Walk: 13 min (0.7 mi) |
| Cambridge College | Drive: 4 min (1.5 mi) |
Discover Larchwood, Cambridge, MA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 39 Walker St proximity to Galleria At Harvard Square. Galleria At Harvard Square is 1.1 miles away.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 70, 39 Walker St has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 7 miles. Transit options include Harvard Square Station and Porter Square Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 39 Walker St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Longfellow National Historic Site, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Airports
Living in Larchwood provides easy access to General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located just 17 minutes from 39 Walker St.
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