FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelFirst
55 Magazine St. # 18, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
$539,000
Est. $3,523/month
About this home
The Kensington, a sought after elegant 6-story brick building, with elevator, built in 1900 with beautiful period details in the heart of Cambridgeport, close to Central, Harvard and Kendall Squares and the Charles River and just a block away from Dana Square Park. This charming updated freshly painted turnkey 1BR/1BA condo is located on the 1st floor and features high ceilings with recessed lights, modern kitchen with maple cabinets and granite countertops and stainless steal appliances, modern tiled bathroom, washer/dryer hook-up, generously sized bedroom, replacement windows, and freshly sanded and finished hardwood floors throughout. Private storage, common bike room and laundry in the basement. ***The unit is virtually staged***
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Aug 4, 2026
$539,000
Original listing
Agent: Olga Perelman
Office: Olga Perelman
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $539,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,505 | $525,500 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,505
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$305
Monthly
Assessed Value
$525,500
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1900
Living Area
485 sq ft
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Interior
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,505
Assessed Value
$525,500
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$305 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Seller Has Never Lived In The Unit
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
18
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
14 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
485 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
485 sq ft above grade
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer Hookup
LevelMain,First
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
LevelMain,First
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
LevelMain,First
FeaturesNo
Display Options
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, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & 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
A
Amigos School
< 0.1 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
0.5 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
Shady Hill School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.0 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.
3.0 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.4 mi
|
#22 of 824
|
Score: 64.5
Improved 21 spots from last year
+6.3 above state avg
340 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.2 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.4 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
1.1 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
1.2 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
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.3 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
Farr Academy School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.3 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.2 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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55 Magazine St. # 18, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Olga Perelman
Listing Office
Olga Perelman
Office Phone
617-947-6542
Agent MLS ID
BB302341
Office MLS ID
AC1428
Listing Data Updated
Aug 4, 2026 12:50 AM EDT
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