FeaturesBathroom - Full, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
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23 Donnell # 1, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
$4,000
$3,600/mo
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About this home
LOCATION, NEW!, TOTALLY REHABBED 2 bed/1 bath unit in 02138 near Harvard Observatory -- neighborhood of Nobel Prize winners and other luminaries. Unit offers easy first-floor living with all-new insulation, painting, insulated windows, window blinds, refinished hardwood floors, reglazed tile, luxury vinyl, recessed lighting, and bedroom ACs. The remodeled kitchen features a NEW gas stove, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, & quartzite countertops. The bathroom tile is reglazed w/ new custom-built medicine cabinet. Unit has new plumbing and electrical throughout but retains the charm of the original built-in china closet w/ rich wood molding. 14 windows on all sides w/ 8' ceilings for maximum light. Unit has exclusive use of front and back porch. Down the block from local branch of Cambridge Public Library, Hi Rise Bakery, Sarah's Cafe, near Trattoria Pulcinella & La Royale. Near Huron Village and .07 Mi from Porter and 1.1 mi from Harvard Square. Buses on Concord.
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Property History
Market Insights
4
Price Changes
10%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Jul 30, 2026
$3,600
$150
(-4%)
From $3,750 to $3,600 (-4.0%)
Price Reduced
Jul 20, 2026
$3,750
$125
(-3.23%)
From $3,875 to $3,750 (-3.2%)
Price Reduced
Jul 16, 2026
$3,875
$75
(-1.9%)
From $3,950 to $3,875 (-1.9%)
Price Reduced
Jul 10, 2026
$3,950
$50
(-1.25%)
From $4,000 to $3,950 (-1.2%)
Listed for Rent
Jul 5, 2026
$4,000
Original listing
Agent: Rita Guastella
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $3,600 | $150 | - | From $3,750 to $3,600 (-4.0%) |
| 07/20/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $3,750 | $125 | - | From $3,875 to $3,750 (-3.2%) |
| 07/16/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $3,875 | $75 | - | From $3,950 to $3,875 (-1.9%) |
| 07/10/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $3,950 | $50 | - | From $4,000 to $3,950 (-1.2%) |
| 07/05/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $4,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Apartment
Year Built
1929
Living Area
895 sq ft
Lot Size
6,256 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Rental Details
Available
Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term
Lease Terms(Fixed),Term of Rental(12+)
Rent Includes
Water, Sewer, Snow Removal, Gardener, Extra Storage, Air Conditioning
Security Deposit
$3,600
Required
First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy
Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas, Hot Water
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
In Basement, In Building
Features
Walk-in Closet(s), Pantry, Entry Hall
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
None
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
Flex
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
29 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1929
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
895 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
895 sq ft above grade
0 sq ft below grade
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
LevelFirst
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Remodeled
LevelFirst
Dimensions11.75 x 12.333333333
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
LevelFirst
Dimensions10.666666666 x 12.333333333
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
Interior Features:
Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Entry Hall
Windows:
Screens
Basement:
Laundry:
In Basement, In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1929
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas, Hot Water
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Cambridge Montessori School
0.1 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.5 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
Shady Hill School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.2 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Amigos School
1.9 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2.0 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-
Graham and Parks School
0.4 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
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
1.6 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
2.3 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
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.5 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
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.1 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.7 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
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23 Donnell # 1, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Rita Guastella
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Office Phone
617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID
CN217170
Office MLS ID
AN6200
Listing Data Updated
Aug 3, 2026 3:05 AM 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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