66 Putnam Avenue, Unit 3, Cambridge 02139

Dynamite location with excellent proximity to Harvard; the Charles River for the Business School, MIT and BU; and Harvard Square and the T. A private entry with its own address leads to this light-filled top floor condominium with oversized window bays, skylights, high ceilings and generously sized rooms and bath. This residence has a semi-open floor plan with an unusually livable layout and large flex room with a pocket door, presently set up as a family room. The 2 bedrooms are separated and situated away from the living areas for added privacy; one bedroom has a cedar closet with closet system. An informal/formal dining room opens to the eat-in kitchen, with a breakfast bar, window box, and SS cook-top stove, wall oven, Bosch dishwasher and refrigerator, all newer, as is the in-unit washer and dryer. Access to the big private deck is off the kitchen, and the back stairs provide a quicker route to the basement storage and deeded exclusive driveway. Historic fort was located next door.

31 Concord Avenue, Unit 10, Cambridge 02138

Harvard Square! Lovely, light-flooded, third floor residence in the most intimate of the Harlow buildings–only 25 units. In move-in condition, its newly painted interior with a high-style palette has refinished hardwood floors and a kitchen with new SS appliances, including gas stove, deep stainless steel sink with quality faucet, and granite counters cleverly designed to include a charming breakfast bar with exterior views. The handsome living/dining room features a wood-burning fireplace with ornate mantel and abundant windows with privacy all around, as are the windows in the 2 bedrooms. The oversized and renovated bathroom, uniquely designed, has everything new except for the beautiful, newly reglazed claw foot soaking tub and ceramic floor and is an oh-so-charming showstopper. 31 Concord Avenue is professionally managed; has a spacious common backyard; a bike room; private storage; and common laundry. The building is conveniently located near Harvard Square and the Law School.

1600 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 407, Cambridge 02138

Dynamite location in Harvard Square, across from the Law School, 1 block from the Cambridge Common, another block to the T. Spacious, very well designed 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium with an expansive living/dining room perfect for entertaining, and custom cabinetry/bookshelves framing the wood-burning fireplace. The efficiently planned kitchen is renovated, with warm-hued granite counters. The master bedroom, with en suite bath and a wall of closets is generously-sized, and the second bedroom is large enough to serve as a combination bedroom and office. Additional features include fabulous natural light; a private balcony; in-unit washer and dryer; central air conditioning, extra storage, rare garage parking, and it is lead free. 1600, as the building is known, has 2 elevators, a live-in superintendent and professional management. If you enjoy carefree living, with excellent access to all amenities–shops, park, restaurants, Harvard, the T–1600 is your new home. Walk score 98.

41 Bowdoin Street, Unit 28, Cambridge 02138

Radcliffe neighborhood/Harvard Square! 41 Bowdoin is the most classically beautiful of the Cambridge Harlow buildings. This newly painted residence, the largest in the complex, has an elegance beginning at the entry with an economically planned layout. The rooms are generously sized and surround the spacious living room with no wasted space. The living room with fireplace and window bay overlooks the greenery of the courtyard; the dining room is spacious, with deep crown molding and wainscotting. Both bedrooms are roomy with double closets. A big plus is the office, tucked away from the bedrooms, where you can work into the wee hours without disturbing anyone, but has use as a bedroom, too. The compact kitchen, typical of Harlow buildings, has a gas stove and the benefit of light from the window over the sink. Additional features include lovely hardwood floors; 9 closets; extra storage; common laundry; resident superintendent. Near Harvard, the T, Lesley, all amenities. Walk score 97

1600 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 306, Cambridge 02138

Dynamite location in Harvard Square, across from the Law School, 1 block from the Cambridge Common, another block to the T. Spacious, very well designed 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium with an expansive living/dining room perfect for entertaining and an efficiently planned kitchen for cooking. The master bedroom, with en suite bath and walk-in closet, is generously-sized, and the second bedroom is large enough to serve as a combination bedroom and office. The sunsets from the windows and the private balcony are stunning–what pleasure you will have while viewing Nature at its best during your al fresco dinner. Additional features include good natural light; an in-unit washer and dryer; individual heat and central air conditioning, extra storage, and it is lead free. 1600, as the building is known, has a live-in superintendent and is professionally managed; has 2 elevators; and deeded parking. If you enjoy carefree living, with excellent access to all amenities, 1600 is your new home.