299 Columbia # 299, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Kendall Square

$1,688,000

Est. $9,651/month

2

Beds

3

Baths

1,647

Sq Ft

$1,025

Price/Sq Ft

0.00

Acres

1873

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

8 hours 11 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House Listed Jun 3, 2026 • MLS# 73529100 Copied!

About this home

Just blocks from the heart of Kendall Square, this rare free-standing workers cottage offers a refined retreat tucked behind a distinctive two-unit association. Perfectly positioned for beautiful southern light, the home overlooks Elm & Hampshire plaza-park and neighboring gardens, creating a private urban oasis. Rebuilt in 2018 while preserving the original shell, it features acacia hardwood floors, closed-cell foam insulation, hardwired smoke/CO detectors and a full sprinkler system. The open main level is ideal for entertaining with spacious living and dining areas, a stunning kitchen, oversized island, premium appliances, restaurant-grade range and powerful hood. Sliders lead to a covered deck and exclusive landscaped yard with irrigation. Upstairs offers two en-suite bedrooms, including a primary suite with walk-in closet. The finished lower level includes a media room, storage, laundry and half bath plumbed for a shower. Deeded parking completes this exceptional offering.

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1873

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

2

Half Bathrooms

2

Living Area

1,647 sq ft

Total Rooms

5

Open House Schedule

04

Jun

Thursday, June 4

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

06

Jun

Saturday, June 6

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

07

Jun

Sunday, June 7

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1873

Living Area 1,647 sq ft

Lot Size 0.0000

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 2

Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Energy Star Qualified Equipment

Cooling Central Air, Dual, Energy Star Qualified Equipment

Flooring Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Fireplace None

Basement Full, Finished, Interior Entry

Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Features Bathroom - Half, Closet, Dining Area, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Bathroom, Living/dining Rm Combo, Media Room, Finish - Sheetrock

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Cottage

Roof Shingle

Features Deck - Composite, Covered Patio/deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, City View(s)

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Deck - Exterior, Deck - Composite, Covered

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, On Street, Deeded, Paved

Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Financial

Annual Tax $8,632

Assessed Value $1,294,100

HOA Yes

HOA Fee $2,354

HOA Frequency Annually

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Disposal, Indoor Grill, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Dining Area, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Bathroom, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Media Room, Finish - Sheetrock

Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens

Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry

Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cottage

Year Built: 1873

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Central Air, Dual, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Cooling Zones: 2

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Covered Patio/Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, City View(s)

Patio & Porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Composite, Covered

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, On Street, Deeded, Paved

Special Features

View: Yes

View Type: City View(s), City

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

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Kendall Square

299 Columbia # 299, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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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-

Cambridgeport School

0.1 mi | #212 of 824 | Score: 54.3

Improved 94 spots from last year

-3.9 below state avg

263 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

B

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

0.3 mi | #7 of 12 | Score: 42.1

Improved 616 spots from last year

-16.1 below state avg

249 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

C+

King Open School

0.3 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

3 schools

C+

Cambridge Street Upper School

0.3 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

0.5 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

A-

Putnam Avenue Upper School

0.9 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

NuVu Innovation School

0.5 mi

Grades 08-12

B-

Community Charter School of Cambridge

0.6 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

Farr Academy School

0.7 mi

Grades 07-12

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Listed for Sale

Jun 3, 2026

$1,688,000

Original listing

Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/03/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,688,000	-	-	Original listing

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Jun 3, 2026	Sold	$1,688,000	—
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8 hours 11 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$1,025

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$8,632	$1,294,100

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