55 Elm St # 1, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139 • Kendall Square
$4,400/mo
About this home
1st floor of a 2 family. 3 equally sized bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath inside a bedroom, front and back porches!, big living room, eat-in kitchen with dishwasher. Laundry in the unit. Street parking only. Great location just blocks to Central or Kendall Sq. MIT, and Harvard.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Jul 27, 2026
$4,400
Original listing
Agent: Tim Schmidt
Office: RE/MAX Real Estate Center
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $4,400 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Apartment
Year Built
1928
Living Area
1,250 sq ft
Lot Size
99,999 sq ft
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Rental Details
Available
Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term
Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Water, Sewer
Security Deposit
$4,400
Required
First MonthLast MonthDepositReferences
Pets
Yes
Pet Policy
Dogs OKCats OK
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Porch
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
None
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
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Property Overview
Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1928
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,250 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,250 sq ft above grade
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:
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1928
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.1 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
0.6 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
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.4 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.
2.9 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.3 mi
Grades PK-08
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
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.3 mi
Grades 01-06
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
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.6 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
0.8 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
2.2 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
High Schools
3 schools
NuVu Innovation School
0.4 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.7 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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Location
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Neighborhood
Kendall Square
55 Elm St # 1, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Tim Schmidt
Listing Office
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Office Phone
617-576-3800
Agent MLS ID
CT006873
Office MLS ID
AN8908
Listing Data Updated
Jul 27, 2026 2:55 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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