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16 Chauncy # 53, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$494,000
Est. $3,497/month
1
Baths
402
Sq Ft
$1,229
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
6 hours 44 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Mar 6, 2026 • MLS# 73483398 Copied!

About this home

This oversized, top-floor Harvard Square corner studio with treetop views in an elevator courtyard building is the perfect urban lifestyle companion! Tucked along a picturesque one-way residential side street and flooded with natural light, this comfortably sized condo shines as a primary residence, investment opportunity, or pied-à-terre. An ornate decorative wood fireplace adds warmth and architectural charm, while the efficient kitchen features a 4-burner gas range. The modern bath offers a full-size tub and timeless tilework. Hardwood floors, generous closet space, built-in shelving, and an airy open layout invite flexible living and smart design possibilities. Professionally managed and nonsmoking, the building includes common laundry. Minutes to Harvard, Lesley, Radcliffe, the Red Line and Commuter Rail, with easy street parking and immediate access to shops, grocery & specialty stores, dining, and nightlife — comfort and convenience in one exceptional one-of-a-kind offering.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
402 sq ft
Total Rooms
1
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Open House Schedule

07
Mar
Saturday, March 7
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
07
Mar
Saturday, March 7
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 402 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 1

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $2,933
Assessed Value $461,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
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Parking & Garage

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Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

16 Chauncy # 53, 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

3 schools
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.2 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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.4 mi | #55 of 824 | Score: 62.0
Dropped 52 spots from last year
+3.8 above state avg
360 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.9 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
1.0 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
F
Full Circle High School
1.5 mi | #344 of 346 | Score: 17.3
Improved 22 spots from last year
-40.9 below state avg
67 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
1.5 mi | #131 of 346 | Score: 57.1
Improved 111 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
1,394 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,566 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Mar 6, 2026
$494,000
Original listing
Agent: Kim Walker Chin Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 6, 2026 New Listing Added $494,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
6 hours 44 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$1,229

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $2,933 $461,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,933
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$555
Monthly
Assessed Value
$461,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kim Walker Chin
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID BB900860
Office MLS ID AN6200
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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