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21 Mellen # 3, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Agassiz
$4,900
$4,750/mo
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,150
Sq Ft
4,127
Lot Sq Ft
1958
Year Built
9
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$150 Listed Jul 1, 2026 • MLS# 73543764 Copied! • Updated Jul 8, 2026

About this home

Prime Agassiz location just one block from Harvard Law School. Next door to Lesley and Harvard Mesuem of Natual History. 4 bedrooms, 1 bath with large living room, foyer and Eat-in-Kitchen. Laundry in basement and many closet for storage space. Glorious natural light through out all rooms. Rent includes heat and hot water! Easy access to shops and restaurants on Mass Ave, the Cambridge Common, Harvard Law School, Longy School of Music, Lesley University, and the Charles River. Walk to Harvard Sq and Red line T with a easy ride to MIT / Kendall Square, MGH and downtown Boston. No smoking, No pet. On-stree parking, off-street parking spot at additional rent. Need good credit scroe, income and reference to apply.

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Property History

Market Insights

1
Price Changes
3.1%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Jul 8, 2026
$4,750 $150 (-3.06%)
From $4,900 to $4,750 (-3.1%)
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Listed for Sale
Jul 1, 2026
$4,900
Original listing
Office: Media Realty Group Elite

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1958
Living Area 1,150 sq ft
Lot Size 4,127 sq ft
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term Lease Terms(12 Mon),Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Occupancy Only, Laundry Facilities
Security Deposit $4,750
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Vinyl
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Lighting - Overhead, In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Features Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Entrance Foyer, Single Living Level
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
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
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 7 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1958
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,150 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Entry Level
3

Room Details

Third Floor

Bedroom4
11 x 7
Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom3
10 x 9
Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen
12 x 11
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom2
11 x 9
Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
Living Room
13 x 12
Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
Master Bedroom
13 x 12
Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Main,Third Floor

Bathroom1
7 x 6
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Entrance Foyer, Single Living Level
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: Lighting - Overhead, In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1958
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.1 mi | #55 of 824 | Score: 62.0
Dropped 52 spots from last year
+3.8 above state avg
360 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.3 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
St. Peter Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.9 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
1.0 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Full Circle High School
1.2 mi | #344 of 346 | Score: 17.3
Improved 22 spots from last year
-40.9 below state avg
67 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
1.2 mi | #131 of 346 | Score: 57.1
Improved 111 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
1,394 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,566 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
Farr Academy School
1.4 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Agassiz

21 Mellen # 3, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Quan Xiao
Listing Office Media Realty Group Elite
Office Phone 855-886-3342
Agent MLS ID CT008261
Office MLS ID AN9567
Listing Data Updated Jul 8, 2026 2:15 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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