Professor's Paradise: Stunning Victorian Home in Historical Avon Hill Neighborhood

Professor's Paradise: Stunning Victorian Home in Historical Avon Hill Neighborhood Available for Rent — Live in Victorian Grandeur!

6-Bedroom 3.5 Bath stunning Victorian home for rent that is a 5-minute walk from the Porter Square T Station (Red... Line) and Porter Square shopping center and which is located in the charming, historical Avon Hill neighborhood in Cambridge. Over 4,000 square feet of living space.

Live in the former home of a Harvard Professor and be surrounded by art and antiques from around the world!

Will accept best rental offer as this is being listed late in the season.

Available Now (flexible on specific date) for 1 year lease (through August 2026).
No broker fee.
Available either furnished or unfurnished.
Showing on Sunday Aug 17 at 10am must message to confirm spot at the showing.

Location is the best of both worlds: It is walking distance to both Harvard Square and Porter Square, but is in a quiet historic neighborhood with old-world charm and tree-lined streets on Walnut Ave, the widest street in Cambridge. Location is very close to Porter Square, Harvard Law School, and the Radcliffe Quad.

The house is a gorgeous Victorian home with 6 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms (3 full bathrooms, and one half bathroom). Six bedrooms are available on the second floor. Highlights include a grand staircase, a large formal sitting room, dining room, sun room, chandeliers in multiple room, wood molding, marble fireplace, 3-car driveway, EV charger (Tesla), and storage in the basement/garage.

Porter Square T station is on the Red-line with runs directly to Park Street so you can be downtown in 20 minutes. Harvard Square, Kendall Square, Central Square, and Davis Sq. are easily accessible via the Red Line from Porter. Harvard Square and Davis Square are also within walking distance. Location is perfect for a Harvard or MIT Professor, families, students or young professionals.

House was the former residence of a Harvard Professor of anthropology who traveled extensively throughout South and Southeast Asia. House is available furnished or unfurnished, so you can live in the house and be surrounded by art and antiques from throughout Asia.

Primary Bedroom has a private bathroom. Five other bedrooms are available. Four of these bedrooms them are large and can fit a King/Queen. Another bedroom is smaller and can fit a Queen or Full bed.

House is on the first two floors and basement and has the following amenities:
Very spacious formal living room with fireplace that gets extensive light throughout the day
Grand staircase in the entrance area
Kitchen and appliances (fridge, stove, etc)
Formal dining room
TV/living room
Sun room
Wrap-around porch/deck
6 Bedrooms 3.5 Bathrooms
Hardwood floors in bedrooms; carpet in foyer and front stairs
Water + sewage + Internet included
Cable-ready (Comcast)
3-car driveway
EV Charger (Tesla)
Washer/Dryer In-Unit
Coat closet
Security system

Location:
5-Minute walk (1-minute drive) to Porter Square T-Station (Red Line): Get Downtown in 20-minutes!
5-Minute drive or 20-minute Walk to Harvard Square
5-Minute walk to Grocery store (Star Market), Target, and CVS in Porter Square
20-Minute drive to Back Bay / Boston
Direct Access to Park St/Downtown Crossing, Kendall Sq., Central Sq., Harvard Sq., Davis Sq., South Station, and Alewife via Red Line from Porter Sq. (+ Commuter Rail)!
12-Minute Walk to Harvard Law School perfect for Harvard Law Professors
20-Minute walk to Davis Square
Quiet Residential Neighborhood with Tree-lined Streets
Walking Distance to Restaurants/Bars Along Massachusetts Avenue: Barcelona Wine Bar, Giulia, Cambridge Common, Moeca and more!

Other:
Ample street parking
Storage in basement and garage
Gas heating
Dishwasher and garbage disposal in Kitchen
Solid granite stairs
Large front/side yard
Lots of Natural Light and Views of the Avon Hill Treetop Canopy

Numerous Harvard and MIT professors live in the neighborhood along with other members of the Boston/Cambridge elite.

Gas heat; Water included in rent.

Apartment is available Aug 15.
Move-in date is flexible and we may be able to accommodate an earlier move-in date in coordination with existing tenant.

First month + Last Month + Deposit required, and proof of income/funds or co-signer.

If you are interested please message me with the names of the prospective tenants and some information about yourself such as your profession and where you have lived previously.

Neighborhood is Safe and Walk-able
The Avon Hill neighborhood is an extremely safe neighborhood that is a walker's paradise. Neighborhood is very quaint with well-maintained brick sidewalks, wide streets, low traffic, and historic houses that are a combination of Victorian and Gothic architectural styles. Summer strolls along the tree-lined streets and viewing the neighbors sculpted gardens and flower beds are a true delight. Raymond Park is a 5-minute walk away. You can also safely run and bike in the neighborhood. This street is also very quiet as Arlington Street is a one-way street that runs towards Mass Ave and Walnut Ave is only 1 block, so there is no traffic coming from Mass Ave, and very little traffic on these streets. At night there is hardly any noise.

Lots of Natural Light!
The house also gets lots of natural lighting as the house is on a hill and the downhill direction for the hill is East. The living room has windows that face East, which translates to unobstructed direct sunlight in the living room in morning and afternoon. In addition, the living room and Master bedroom have windows that face South which gets afternoon sunlight in the Northern hemisphere. Lastly, the house across the street in the South direction is far enough away that it does not obstruct afternoon sunlight. Read More