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23 Donnell # 1, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$4,000/mo
2
Beds
1
Baths
895
Sq Ft
6,256
Lot Sq Ft
1929
Year Built
2
Parking
20 hours 1 minute
Time on Market
Active Listed Jul 5, 2026 • MLS# 73544664 Copied! • Updated Jul 5, 2026

About this home

Location, location, location, NEW! and 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 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

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 5, 2026
$4,000
Original listing
Agent: Rita Guastella Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

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 $4,000
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
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
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
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
Possession Flex
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Measured
Documents None
County Middlesex

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

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
Dining Room
Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Remodeled
Bedroom2
Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Living Room
Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
Master Bedroom
Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Bathroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

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:
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
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
M

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
H

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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Neighborhood

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 Jul 5, 2026 12:00 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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