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20 Chestnut St # 11, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$599,000
Est. $4,101/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
535
Sq Ft
$1,120
Price/Sq Ft
1989
Year Built
5 hours 21 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Mar 5, 2026 • MLS# 73483055 Copied!

About this home

Experience city living with deeded garage parking in a professionally managed elevator building. This architect-designed home features a smart layout with custom built-in shelving, a built-in dining table, and closets for modern living. The kitchen offers gas cooking, stainless steel appliances, a Bosch dishwasher, and a kitchen exhaust that vents to the exterior. Enjoy the renovated bath, in-unit laundry, central A/C with heat-pump HVAC, and a private balcony overlooking the courtyard. The underground garage has direct elevator access, plus a basement storage locker. Located 0.3 miles from Blue Bikes and free EZ Ride shuttles to Kendall Sq & North Station, half a mile from Boston University, and right next to MIT's campus. With the residential tax exemption, taxes are only $344.77 annually!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
535 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Open House Schedule

07
Mar
Saturday, March 7
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST
08
Mar
Sunday, March 8
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
06
Mar
Friday, March 6
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1989
Living Area 535 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Flooring Tile, Laminate
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck, Balcony
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Assigned
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $3,140
Assessed Value $494,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Laminate
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1989
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Balcony
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Assigned

Location

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Neighborhood

20 Chestnut St # 11, 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
A
Amigos School
0.5 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.9 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
Shady Hill School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
2.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.8 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
Fayerweather Street School
3.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
3.5 mi
Grades 01-12
A-
Morse School
0.3 mi | #238 of 824 | Score: 53.0
Improved 45 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
328 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.7 mi
Grades 01-06
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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.4 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
1.4 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
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.8 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.6 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.7 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.4 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

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Listed for Sale
Mar 5, 2026
$599,000
Original listing
Agent: Benjamin Ginsburg Office: Redfin Corp.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 5, 2026 New Listing Added $599,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
5 hours 21 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$1,120

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $3,140 $494,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,140
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$610
Monthly
Assessed Value
$494,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Benjamin Ginsburg
Listing Office Redfin Corp.
Agent MLS ID CN231388
Office MLS ID NB3534
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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