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5 Chester St # 1R, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140 • North Cambridge
$3,400
Est. $217/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
750
Sq Ft
$5
Price/Sq Ft
99,999
Lot Sq Ft
1910
Year Built
Apartment
Type
7 hours 2 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Mar 23, 2026 • MLS# 73490195 Copied!

About this home

Available June 1st! Prime location just outside Davis Square on a quiet side street along the Cambridge/Somerville line. Recently painted with newly refinished hardwood floors. This 2 bed/1 bath + office is located in a well-maintained 4-family with a private entrance. Updated kitchen features a brand new gas stove and dishwasher. Mini-splits for cooling and efficient forced hot air gas heat. Bright enclosed four-season sun porch—perfect for a home office—off a spacious living room with beautiful built-ins. Updated bathroom with new vanity. Shared coin-op laundry in the lower level. Owner-occupied building. Street parking available with sticker. No pets, no smoking. Excellent space, location, and value—don’t miss out!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
750 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1910
Living Area 750 sq ft
Lot Size 99,999 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Common Area, In Building
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Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

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Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
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No financial details available

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Neighborhood

North Cambridge

5 Chester St # 1R, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

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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
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.4 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
Cambridge Friends School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
0.7 mi
Grades 01-12
St. Peter Elementary School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2.2 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
2.3 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
Wild Rose Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades K-03
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.1 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.2 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
1.9 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
2.3 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
2.6 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
2.4 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.4 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.7 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 23, 2026
$3,400
Original listing
Agent: Amy Fairchild Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 23, 2026 New Listing Added $3,400 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
7 hours 2 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$5

Tax History

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Amy Fairchild
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID NB112006
Office MLS ID BB5918
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