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1686 Massachusetts Ave # A, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$1,995
Est. $210/month
1
Baths
400
Sq Ft
$5
Price/Sq Ft
9,999
Lot Sq Ft
1890
Year Built
Apartment
Type
7 hours 24 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Mar 27, 2026 • MLS# 73492790 Copied!

About this home

This is a small, practical, recently updated studio in one of Cambridge's most desirable and lively corridors. It prioritizes location over square footage—perfect if you want to be steps from Harvard institutions, vibrant street life, and endless amenities without a long commute. The building itself has some ground-floor commercial elements (historical context includes retail spaces), typical for Mass Ave properties. Landlord would like to lease until Aug 31, and then offer lease renewal of 12 months to return to the academic cycle.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1890
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
400 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Entry Level
2

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1890
Living Area 400 sq ft
Lot Size 9,999 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features Single Living Level

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Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

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Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

No financial details available

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Year Built: 1890
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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

1686 Massachusetts Ave # A, 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
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.9 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
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.4 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
1.5 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.5 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.2 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

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.3 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
1.2 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
1.6 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
1.9 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
1.6 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 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

🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 27, 2026
$1,995
Original listing
Agent: Gary Vrotsos Team Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 27, 2026 New Listing Added $1,995 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
7 hours 24 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$5

Tax History

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Gary Vrotsos Team
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID TM302431
Office MLS ID AN6200
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