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55 Magazine St. # 18, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$489,000
Est. $3,244/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
485
Sq Ft
$1,008
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
12 hours 43 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jun 3, 2026 • MLS# 73528791 Copied!

About this home

The Kensington, a sought after elegant 6-story brick building, with elevator, built in 1900 with beautiful period details in the heart of Cambridgeport, close to Central, Harvard and Kendall Squares and the Charles River and just a block away from Dana Square Park. This charming updated freshly painted turnkey 1BR/1BA condo is located on the 1st floor and features high ceilings with recessed lights, modern kitchen with maple cabinets and granite countertops and stainless steal appliances, modern tiled bathroom, washer/dryer hook-up, generously sized bedroom, replacement windows, and freshly sanded and finished hardwood floors throughout. Private storage, common bike room and laundry in the basement. ***The unit is virtually staged***

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner MILLER, THOMAS MARSHALL
Mailing Address 55 MAGAZINE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $867,600
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,084
CPA Surcharge 3% ($135)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,219

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $867,600 $867,600

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 31, 2024 $100 83077/0086
Jun 14, 2023 $735,000 81652/0393
Aug 31, 2022 $1,057,500 80659/0222
Jul 13, 2022 $900,000 80422/0453
May 5, 2022 $945,000 80085/0413
Apr 15, 2022 $707,600 79984/0579
Dec 21, 2017 $1 70423/0077
Dec 11, 2017 $1,125,000 70364/0453
May 23, 2016 $726,000 67299/0223
Apr 1, 2016 $580,000 67029/0515

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Aug 6, 2023 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
demo out existing bathroom and kichen. update electrical and plumbing. frame out new closet for bedroom. install sheetrock where needed.…
By NA FIANNA CONSTRUCTION CORP
Permit #qu2z-8suj:222588
Open $73,325
Jun 27, 2020 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Removal and replacement of drywall ceiling in unit 22 and unit 12 kitchen, unit 12 one wall in kitchen remove and replace. This is due to…
By Belfor Property Restoration
Permit #qu2z-8suj:76775
Open $6,500
Jun 16, 2019 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
install 3/8 blueboard over existing, install new vanity new toilet new kitchen cabinet.
By Z & R Specialty Work LLC
Permit #qu2z-8suj:49111
Open $72,000
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Median Home Value $925,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,175
Residential Tax Rate $5.86/1000
CPA Surcharge 3%
County Middlesex

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 929 485
Year built 1,900 1,900
Match: address_exact (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
485 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Open House Schedule

04
Jun
Thursday, June 4
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
07
Jun
Sunday, June 7
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
06
Jun
Saturday, June 6
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 485 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry None
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 Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $3,187
Assessed Value $501,900

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
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Parking & Garage

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Location

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Neighborhood

55 Magazine St. # 18, 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
< 0.1 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
0.5 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
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.4 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
3.0 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.4 mi | #22 of 824 | Score: 64.5
Improved 21 spots from last year
+6.3 above state avg
340 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.2 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.4 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
1.1 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
1.2 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
2.3 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
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.3 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.2 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

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Jun 3, 2026
$489,000
Original listing
Agent: Olga Perelman Office: Olga Perelman

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 3, 2026 New Listing Added $489,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
12 hours 43 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$1,008

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $3,187 $501,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,187
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$305
Monthly
Assessed Value
$501,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Olga Perelman
Listing Office Olga Perelman
Agent MLS ID BB302341
Office MLS ID AC1428
Listing Data Updated Jun 3, 2026 3:30 AM 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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