407A Broadway # 3, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
$3,900
$3,495/mo
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About this home
Sun-filled top-floor unit in a classic 1886 Cambridge brownstone, ideally located on the corner of Broadway and Dana Street. This charming one-bedroom features a bright living room with a bay window, hardwood floors throughout, and well maintained updates in a building with historic charm. The eat-in kitchen offers exposed brick, cherry cabinetry, and a dishwasher. A versatile bay-window alcove off the living area is perfect as a home office or reading nook. The spacious bedroom offers great natural light, and the full bath features a dramatic vaulted, skylit ceiling with an exposed brick chimney accent. Common laundry in the building. Rent INCLUDES heat, hot water, municipal trash, recycling and composting. Available furnished or unfurnished.
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Property History
Market Insights
2
Price Changes
10.4%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Aug 25, 2026
$3,495
$105
(-2.92%)
From $3,600 to $3,495 (-2.9%)
Price Reduced
Aug 19, 2026
$3,600
$300
(-7.69%)
From $3,900 to $3,600 (-7.7%)
Listed for Rent
Jul 19, 2026
$3,900
Original listing
Agent: Meredith Stoddard
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $3,495 | $105 | - | From $3,600 to $3,495 (-2.9%) |
| 08/19/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $3,600 | $300 | - | From $3,900 to $3,600 (-7.7%) |
| 07/19/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $3,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Apartment
Year Built
1886
Living Area
779 sq ft
Lot Size
0 sq ft
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
3
Rental Details
Available
Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term
Lease Terms(Fixed),Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes
Heat, Hot Water, Gas, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection
Security Deposit
$3,900
Required
First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy
Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
Common Area, In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
3
Sq Ft Source
Unit Floor Plan
Sq Ft Disclosures
approximate
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
40 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1886
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
779 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
779 sq ft above grade
0 sq ft below grade
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Common Area, In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1886
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Natural Gas
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.5 mi
|
#246 of 346
|
Score: 47.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
0.7 mi
|
#46 of 352
|
Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.8 mi
|
#105 of 825
|
Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.4 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.3 mi
|
#116 of 825
|
Score: 58.4
Dropped 13 spots from last year
+0.2 above state avg
307 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.5 mi
|
#104 of 352
|
Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.9 mi
|
#207 of 352
|
Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.2 mi
|
#119 of 352
|
Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.7 mi
|
#66 of 352
|
Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.7 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.7 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.3 mi
|
#205 of 346
|
Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood
407A Broadway # 3, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Meredith Stoddard
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID
CN261393
Office MLS ID
AN2606
Listing Data Updated
Aug 28, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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