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259 Washington St # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$7,500
Est. $238/month
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,800
Sq Ft
$4
Price/Sq Ft
1,800
Lot Sq Ft
7
Days on Market
Active Listed Jun 15, 2026 • MLS# 73536143 Copied!

About this home

Amazing 5 Bed 3 bath across 2 floors of living space in prime location, A great set up for young professionals.~ Cambridge-Central square is a neighborhood with energy, proximity to Downtown Boston, MGH, Harvard/MIT.~ Easy to get to Kendall Square offices (10 minute WALK)~ Within walking distance (less than 10 minutes), you can get to a Whole Foods, Star Market, Harvest co-op, H-Mart groceries stores, the Farmer's Market, 3 beer/liquor stores, 15+ cafe/restaurants, and the Kendall movie theater.~ It's a 7-minute walk to the Central Square Red Line T station, and Longwood Medical Area Bus/CT1 stop. The #1 bus is only 5 minutes away on Mass Ave. It's 10 minute walk to the Kendall Red Line T station.Details:~ Available 8/15 or 9/1~ 5 Bedrooms/3 full bathrooms (updated)~ Central Air Conditioning~ All Utilities included~ In-Unit Laundry~ Private back deck~ Large backyard (landscaped and access to stainless steel grill/outdoor entertainment space)

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner HUH MING-TAI
Mailing Address 259 WASHINGTON ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,095,900

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $1,095,900 $1,095,900

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 1, 2023 $1,100,000 81605/0537
Jan 25, 2021 $1 76779/0338
Aug 21, 2009 $427,570 53420/0395
Mar 31, 2006 $350,000 47201/0115
Apr 15, 1992 $70,000 21943/0519

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Sep 18, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Townhouse
Converting a Pantry into a Bathroom
By Justin Kelly Conttracting
Permit #qu2z-8suj:289414
Open $19,493
Jul 15, 2019 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
REMODELING BATHROOM,
By JUSTIN KELLY CONTRACTING INC
Permit #qu2z-8suj:51314
Open $31,913
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Property Data Comparison

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Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 1,937 1,800
Match: geocode_proximity (88.7% confidence) · Data as of Jun 16, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,800 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 1,800 sq ft
Lot Size 1,800 sq ft
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Unit
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Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof

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Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

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No financial details available

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Neighborhood

259 Washington St # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.3 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
2.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
2.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.6 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.
3.2 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.5 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
0.1 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
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.5 mi
Grades 01-06
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.5 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
0.9 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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.5 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
NuVu Innovation School
0.3 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
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
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Jun 15, 2026
$7,500
Original listing
Agent: Camila Dinamarca Office: Cambridge Realty Group, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 15, 2026 New Listing Added $7,500

Market Statistics

Days on Market
7 days
Price per Sq Ft
$4

Tax History

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Camila Dinamarca
Listing Office Cambridge Realty Group, Inc.
Agent MLS ID CN226194
Office MLS ID AC1762
Listing Data Updated Jun 19, 2026 3:05 AM 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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