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257 Charles St # 257, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141
$4,500
Est. $223/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,200
Sq Ft
$4
Price/Sq Ft
9,999
Lot Sq Ft
2000
Year Built
10 hours 15 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Apr 1, 2026 • MLS# 73494921 Copied!

About this home

Experience unbeatable convenience in this free-standing, three-story "SFH", ideally located just steps away from MIT/Kendall Square and the Twin City Shopping Plaza. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Cambridge lifestyle with this unique property. The 1st floor features two bedrooms, with the bonus of basement access from one of them. A full bathroom is also conveniently situated on this level. One bedroom boasts a private entrance to the backyard, enhancing the sense of privacy and outdoor connectivity. The heart is on the 2nd floor, where you'll find an open-concept living area that includes a kitchen and a living room, seamlessly flowing out to an adorable sun deck. This space is perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying a quiet moment in the sun. The 3rd floor is exclusively dedicated to the master bedroom and an additional bathroom, offering a private retreat with organized closet shelves and breathtaking top-floor views. "Freshly" built in 2000, gas heating and in-wall AC.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
2000
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,200 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
3

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Year Built 2000
Living Area 1,200 sq ft
Lot Size 9,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Second Floor, In Unit
Features Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

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Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

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Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Bonus Room
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Laundry: Second Floor, In Unit
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2000
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Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
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Neighborhood

257 Charles St # 257, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

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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
C+
King Open School
0.4 mi | #500 of 824 | Score: 44.7
Dropped 179 spots from last year
-13.5 below state avg
391 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
0.5 mi | #7 of 12 | Score: 42.1
Improved 616 spots from last year
-16.1 below state avg
249 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A-
Cambridgeport School
0.6 mi | #212 of 824 | Score: 54.3
Improved 94 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
263 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
< 0.1 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.4 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
Edwards Middle
1.2 mi
H

High Schools

3 schools
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
< 0.1 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
NuVu Innovation School
0.8 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Apr 1, 2026
$4,500
Original listing
Agent: Yuan Guo Office: Phoenix Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 1, 2026 New Listing Added $4,500

Market Statistics

Time on Market
10 hours 15 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$4

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Yuan Guo
Listing Office Phoenix Real Estate
Agent MLS ID CN234009
Office MLS ID AC1405
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2026 7:33 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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