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86 Buckingham St # 3, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$2,700
Est. $214/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
600
Sq Ft
$5
Price/Sq Ft
0
Lot Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
Condominium
Type
14 hours 45 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Apr 13, 2026 • MLS# 73500705 Copied!

About this home

Updated and bright one-bedroom in the classic and well maintained Harlow building near Harvard Square and Harvard University. With southern exposure overlooking the landscaped courtyard and garden in the back of the building. Spacious living and dinning area with one ornamental fireplace. Generous bedroom with 2 good sized closets. Marble cabinets, gas range and granite countertop in the kitchen. Common laundry on the lower level. On a beautiful residential street within walking distance to Harvard Law School and abundant amenities in the neighborhood.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
600 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 600 sq ft
Lot Size 0.00
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Steam
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

HOA Yes

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
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Basement:
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam
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Neighborhood

86 Buckingham St # 3, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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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
St. Peter Elementary School
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.8 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
Shady Hill School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.5 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Amigos School
1.6 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.7 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-
Graham and Parks School
0.3 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.8 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.3 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
2.0 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
2.3 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.8 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.9 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.4 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
Apr 13, 2026
$2,700
Original listing
Agent: Wenjun Cao Office: Engel & Volkers Boston

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 13, 2026 New Listing Added $2,700 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
14 hours 45 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$5

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Wenjun Cao
Listing Office Engel & Volkers Boston
Agent MLS ID CN206638
Office MLS ID AN2593
Listing Data Updated Apr 13, 2026 4:15 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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