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21 Shepard St # 1, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$2,600/mo
1
Beds
1
Baths
540
Sq Ft
999,999
Lot Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
60
Days on Market
Active Listed May 6, 2026 • MLS# 73514320 Copied! • Updated Jun 10, 2026

About this home

Spacious one-bedroom offering at Shepard Place, a classic brick building close to Harvard Square and Harvard University. Unit placement is set back from the street on the first floor. The entry way and dining area is the nucleus of the apartment with a storage and coat closet. The living room and bedroom are both good size rooms, the bedroom with a double wide closet and the living room with a built in closet and shelf system. The kitchen has newer cabinets, painted and a newer floor. The bathroom is moderate sized with a larger size tub and shower enclosure with a traditional tiled floor. Additional highlights are high ceilings and hardwood flooring. Common laundry and bike storage area on lower level as well as some extra storage in a lockable storage closet. Enjoy easy access to the many shops and restaurants between Harvard Square and Porter Square. Walk Score® 91 - "Walker's Paradise." Current tenants furnature for sale - see and confirm if wanted

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Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
May 7, 2026
$2,600
Original listing
Agent: Peter Cote Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 540 sq ft
Lot Size 999,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Rental Details

Available Available Now
Lease Term Lease Terms(Yes),Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Heat, Hot Water, Water, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Laundry Facilities
Security Deposit $2,600
Required First MonthDepositReferences
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating Common, Steam
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

HOA Yes
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 35 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
540 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Kitchen
Flooring - Laminate, Pantry, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded
Living Room
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Master Bedroom
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Common, Steam
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.1 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.3 mi | #55 of 824 | Score: 62.0
Dropped 52 spots from last year
+3.8 above state avg
360 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.8 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.1 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Full Circle High School
1.4 mi | #344 of 346 | Score: 17.3
Improved 22 spots from last year
-40.9 below state avg
67 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
1.4 mi | #131 of 346 | Score: 57.1
Improved 111 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
1,394 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,566 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
Farr Academy School
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

21 Shepard St # 1, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Peter Cote
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Office Phone 617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID BB803249
Office MLS ID AN6200
Listing Data Updated Jun 10, 2026 10:45 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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