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229 Charles St. # 1, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141 • East Cambridge
$3,500
Est. $218/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
999
Sq Ft
$4
Price/Sq Ft
999
Lot Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
Apartment
Type
106
Days on Market
Active Listed Nov 7, 2025 • MLS# 73452538 Copied!

About this home

Discover an exceptional East Cambridge gem. This expansive two-bedroom, two-bath residence has a well-designed layout that effortlessly blends everyday comfort and smart style, you’ll feel at home the moment you walk in. Situated just blocks from the scenic Charles River, this location offers seamless access to the heart of Cambridge’s innovation corridor—from MIT and Kendall Square to the main streets of Harvard and Central. Reach the Green and Red Lines in mere minutes and enjoy the freedom of effortless commuting. Available November 15 at $3,500—This is your opportunity to claim a thoughtfully laid-out home in a location that truly delivers.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
999 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1920
Living Area 999 sq ft
Lot Size 999 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

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Laundry In Building
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Neighborhood

East Cambridge

229 Charles St. # 1, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

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Nearby Schools

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

10 schools
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.8 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
1.2 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
2.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
2.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.9 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
3.4 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.9 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
King Open School
0.4 mi | #500 of 824 | Score: 44.7
Dropped 179 spots from last year
-13.5 below state avg
391 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.9 mi
Grades 01-06
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.1 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.4 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.5 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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.8 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
< 0.1 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.9 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
1.1 mi
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Nov 7, 2025
$3,500
Original listing
Agent: Jax Crerar Office: eXp Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Nov 7, 2025 New Listing Added $3,500 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
106 days
Price per Sq Ft
$4

Tax History

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Jax Crerar
Listing Office eXp Realty
Agent MLS ID CN242575
Office MLS ID AC0342
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