247 Chestnut St # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Cambridgeport
$1,099,900
Est. $6,196/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.

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2
Beds
2
Baths
1,215
Sq Ft
$905
Price/Sq Ft
1886
Year Built
1
Parking
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Time on Market
For Sale Open House Listed Oct 21, 2026 • MLS# 73593820 Copied! • Updated Oct 21, 2026

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Open House Schedule

25
Oct
Sunday, October 25
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
24
Oct
Saturday, October 24
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

About this home

Welcome to this spacious, airy two-level condominium on one of Cambridgeport’s beautiful tree-lined streets. Occupying the second and third floors, this home offers a flexible floor plan, hardwood floors, dedicated home office, two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, private outdoor roof deck, and off-street parking. The second floor features a welcoming living room, sunny family room, eat-in kitchen with generous cabinets, gas stove and Bosch dishwasher, bedroom with large closet, full bathroom, and home office – an ideal setup for today’s work-from-home lifestyle. The third floor is a dedicated private primary bedroom suite, complete with a full bathroom and direct access to an expansive private roof deck. This exceptional deck with views of trees and urban landscape is a unique, much-coveted extension of the home, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. This roof deck also offers potential to expand the 3rd floor living space. Additional amenities include a water filter system, separate heat & hot water system, laundry, substantial basement storage, first floor patio and yard space. One deeded off-street parking space. Resident permit parking is available on the street. Ideally located less than ¼ mile to the Charles River, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s. Minutes to Mass Audubon’s Magazine Beach Nature Center, vibrant restaurants, cafés, parks, and neighborhood amenities. Convenient access to Central and Harvard Square, MIT, Harvard University, Boston University, public transportation, and major commuter routes. This distinctive condominium combines flexible two-level living, valuable private outdoor space, and everyday conveniences in a desirable Cambridgeport location.

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Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 22, 2026
$1,099,900
Original listing
Agent: Anne M Kennedy Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $5,214 $781,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,214
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$781,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1886
Living Area 1,215 sq ft
Stories 2
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, In Unit
Features Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof + Access Rights, Patio, Garden, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof + Access Rights, Patio
Features Off Street, On Street, Stone/gravel, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $5,214
Assessed Value $781,700

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 1
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Some Photos Are Virtually Staged. 2 Cracked Windows On 2nd Floor. New Roof: 2020; Viessman Boiler & Storage Tank 2018; Frigidaire Gas Stove 2021; Bosch Dishwasher 2023. Exterior 3rd Floor Deck Measures 417 Square Feet.
Exclusions See Paperclip In Attachments For Inclusion & Exclusion List
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures As measured by Drone Home Media.
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Floor Plans, Certificate Of Insurance (4)
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1886
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,215 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
2
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1886
Effective Year (Renovated): 1994
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof + Access Rights, Patio, Garden, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof + Access Rights, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, On Street, Stone/Gravel, Exclusive Parking
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
A
Amigos School
0.4 mi | #46 of 352 | Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.9 mi | #245 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 37 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Shady Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.5 mi | #105 of 825 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Fayerweather Street School
3.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
3.1 mi
Grades 01-12
A-
Morse School
0.2 mi | #236 of 825 | Score: 53.0
Improved 47 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
335 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.3 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.5 mi | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.4 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.5 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.4 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.7 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.6 mi | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Cambridgeport

247 Chestnut St # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Anne M Kennedy
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Office Phone 617-969-2447
Agent MLS ID CN224267
Office MLS ID AN6227
Listing Data Updated Oct 21, 2026 11:20 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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