This rare offering features a delightful 1886 carriage house at the very summit of Avon Hill! An arched garden gate leads the way to this historic gem hidden 200 yards off distinguished Washington Avenue. Inside, the property boasts original beadboard walls and ceilings, period metalwork, wide-plank wooden floors, exposed wooden beams and abundant sunshine. Central heating and cooling! Two generous open-plan areas for relaxing and entertaining can be enjoyed along with the dining area. In addition to 3 bedrooms with built-in closets (including a walk-in in the largest bedroom) there is a fourth room with a door perfectly suited for an office or nursery. Two full bathrooms feature antique vanities, Moroccan tiles and a charming clawfoot tub. Spacious unfinished basement area for storage. Up to 3 cars can park in the pebble driveway at no additional cost. Enjoy a spacious private country garden featuring fruit trees, flagstone patio and flowers, with landscaping services (mowing, leaves, trimming etc) paid by owners (6K value)! Yard enclosed with attractive wooden fencing, soon to receive a new section completely enclosing the secret garden. Convenient to Harvard Square, Porter/Harvard red line, shops in Porter Square. Some solid wood furnishings can be included.
House for rent
$9,500/mo
83 Washington Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
3beds
2,200sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available Fri Aug 1 2025
No pets
Central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
-- Heating
What's special
Central heating and coolingFlagstone patioAntique vanitiesExposed wooden beamsDining areaPebble drivewayPeriod metalwork
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Details
- Parcel number: CAMBM00210L00058000CH
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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5/28/2025 | Listed for rent | $9,500$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
5/13/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
4/16/2024 | Listed for rent | $9,500+18.8%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner | ||
9/18/2018 | Listing removed | $8,000$4/sqft |
Source: Owner | ||