156 Hampshire Street # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Inman Square
$8,500
$7,950/mo
5
Beds
4
Baths
1,800
Sq Ft
2,500
Lot Sq Ft
1854
Year Built
2
Parking
40
Days on Market
For Rent Price Drop -$550 Listed Jul 3, 2026 • MLS# 73544566 Copied! • Updated Aug 5, 2026

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About this home

5 bedroom, 4 bath home, gut renovated, well located near Inman, Central and Kendall Squares. First floor and lower level. First floor features 8' 9" ceilings with elegant moldings, light filled open layout, living room, dining area, kitchen with island, dining room (or bedroom), plus master suite w/ 3/4 bath. Stainless appliances. Lower level has separate entrance and features 8' 4" ceilings with 9 full sized windows, 3 bedrooms (or family room & 2 beds), double vanity full bath, an ensuite bath, wet bar area. All marble baths. In unit laundry. Living area approximately 1800 sq.ft. 2 tandem driveway parking spots included. High efficiency heat, A/C, separate utilities, tankless hot water & sound proofing in all walls, floors & ceilings. Common yard and patio. Great layout for entertaining!

Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
6.5%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Aug 1, 2026
$7,950 $300 (-3.64%)
From $8,250 to $7,950 (-3.6%)
Price Reduced
Jul 20, 2026
$8,250 $250 (-2.94%)
From $8,500 to $8,250 (-2.9%)
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Listed for Rent
Jul 4, 2026
$8,500
Original listing
Previous Transaction - MLS #73347574
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
May 15, 2025
$8,060
MLS #73347574

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1854
Living Area 1,800 sq ft
Lot Size 2,500 sq ft
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Total Rooms 7

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Laundry Facilities, Parking
Security Deposit $8,500
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferences
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Other
Cooling None
Flooring Marble
Appliances Disposal, Microwave, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Oven
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Laundry Closet, Flooring - Marble, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Unit
Features Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Wet Bar, Cabinets - Upgraded, 3/4 Bath
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Patio, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Features None
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Owner
Sq Ft Disclosures Living area is estimated and includes 770 square feet in lower level.
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 33 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1854
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
1,800 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Marble
Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Oven
Interior Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet Bar, Cabinets - Upgraded, 3/4 Bath
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Marble, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1854
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Other
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features:
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
0.8 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
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.2 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.
2.8 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.2 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
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.2 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
2.1 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
0.6 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.7 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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Neighborhood

Inman Square

156 Hampshire Street # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent May Sun
Listing Office Sunward Real Estate
Office Phone 978-766-5283
Agent MLS ID NB113674
Office MLS ID NB3650
Listing Data Updated Aug 5, 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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