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55 Magazine St. # 28, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$549,000
Est. $3,587/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
490
Sq Ft
$1,120
Price/Sq Ft
1890
Year Built
10 hours 2 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jun 18, 2026 • MLS# 73538029 Copied!

About this home

***The Kensington***, a sought after stunning 6-story brick building with elevator and beautiful period details in the heart of Cambridgeport, between Central Square, Dana Square Park, and the Charles River and just minutes from MIT, Harvard, and downtown Boston. This charming 1BR/1BA unit is located on the 2nd floor and features high ceilings, crown moldings, recessed lights, living room/dining area, modern cherry kitchen with marble countertops and stainless steal appliances, modern bathroom with a soak tub and basket weave marble flooring, generously sized bedroom, maple hardwood floors throughout, and washer/dryer hook ups. Private storage, bike room and common laundry in the basement. Transportation is in abundance with easy access to the MBTA Red Line and the Mass Pike.***The condo is virtually staged***

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
490 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Open House Schedule

20
Jun
Saturday, June 20
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
21
Jun
Sunday, June 21
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 490 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Marble, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
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 For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $3,551
Assessed Value $559,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

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Neighborhood

55 Magazine St. # 28, 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

Market Insights

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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 18, 2026
$549,000
Original listing
Agent: Olga Perelman Office: Olga Perelman
Previous Transaction - MLS #72608468
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 8, 2020
$571,000
MLS #72608468

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 18, 2026 New Listing Added $549,000
Apr 8, 2020 Sold $571,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
10 hours 2 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$1,120

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $3,551 $559,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,551
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$315
Monthly
Assessed Value
$559,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Olga Perelman
Listing Office Olga Perelman
Agent MLS ID BB302341
Office MLS ID AC1428
Listing Data Updated Jun 18, 2026 3:29 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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