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20 Chestnut St. # 308, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Cambridgeport
$795,000
Est. $5,030/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
939
Sq Ft
$847
Price/Sq Ft
1989
Year Built
22
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 31, 2020 • MLS# 72718482 Copied!

About this home

NEW LISTING! Open & airy treetop unit with 2 bedrooms, 2 FULL baths, & private balcony. Hardwood living room, snug carpets in bedrooms. New windows throughout including balcony slider. Kitchen passthrough to open living/dining area. Master bedroom with walk-in closet. In-unit laundry. In Cambridgeport Commons, Cambridge's premier planned community. Its campus consists of mid-rise brick buildings & clapboard townhouses surrounding professionally landscaped, tree-shaded courtyards near the Charles River. Deeded parking in underground garage with elevator direct to floor. HVAC by heat pump. Storage unit. Condo fee includes hot water & gas for cooking/dryer. Well maintained unit has excellent rental history. Convenient location: Direct bus to Longwood Medical Area & Red Line. EZ-Ride shuttle to Kendall Square biotech. Quick access to Mass. Pike. Walk to MIT, BU, Trader Joe's, Hastings Park, Magazine Beach & riverside exercise/jogging trails. City living at its best!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
939 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $790,000
Final Sale Price: $795,000
Difference: +$5,000 (+0.6%)
Performance Metrics
100.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
22
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $841
Sale $/sq ft: $847
This property sold for $847 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 22 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 14 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$847/sq ft
Area Average
$510/sq ft
Difference
+66.2%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1989
Living Area 939 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

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

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Deeded
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $4,462
Assessed Value $756,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Under, Deeded

Location

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Neighborhood

Cambridgeport

20 Chestnut St. # 308, 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

Market Insights

99.5%
Price Range
24
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73518089
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
May 13, 2026
$4,100
MLS #73518089 - Active
Sold
Oct 22, 2020
$795,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 24
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Listed for Sale
Aug 31, 2020
$790,000
Original listing
Agent: Carole Talley Office: Charlesbank Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 13, 2026 Sold $4,100
Aug 31, 2020 New Listing Added $790,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
22 days
Price per Sq Ft
$847

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $4,462 $756,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,462
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$438
Monthly
Assessed Value
$756,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Carole Talley
Listing Office Charlesbank Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB902269
Office MLS ID BB2340
Listing Data Updated Oct 22, 2020 8:48 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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