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16 Chauncy # 53, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$2,100/mo
1
Baths
402
Sq Ft
999
Lot Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
1 hour 16 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jul 10, 2026 • MLS# 73547969 Copied! • Updated Jul 10, 2026

About this home

This Harvard Square Corner Studio is the Perfect Urban Lifestyle Companion! Located on a one-way picturesque residential side street & flooded with natural light, this comfortably sized apartment would be equally suited as a primary residence, or pied-à-terre. Featuring an ornate decorative wood fireplace & treetop views gives a truly lux feel! The kitchen is thoughtfully planned with cabinets, refrigerator, and a 4-burner gas range. The modern bathroom has a full-size tub and great tiling throughout. Hardwood floors, closets, and open-plan invite your ideas for any iteration of functional layout...options abound in this wonderful space! This professionally managed, elevator building, nonsmoking, building has convenient common laundry facilities. Minutes away from Harvard, Lesley, & Radcliffe & the Red Line. Ample street parking, proximity to plenty of shops, grocery stores, nightlife, & restaurants seal the deal on this one-of-a-kind find!!!

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Property History

Market Insights

99.6%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 10, 2026
$2,100
Original listing
Agent: Kim Walker Chin Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Previous Transaction - MLS #72905916
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 22, 2021
$470,000
MLS #72905916

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1900
Living Area 402 sq ft
Lot Size 999 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 1

Rental Details

Available Available Now
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Snow Removal, Gardener, Garden Area
Security Deposit $2,100
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features Elevator
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

HOA Yes
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 53
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1900
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
402 sq ft
Total Rooms
1
Entry Level
4

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Elevator
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
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

10 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.0 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
Shady Hill School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
1.4 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
1.4 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.2 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
M

Middle Schools

5 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.7 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
2.0 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
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 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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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

16 Chauncy # 53, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kim Walker Chin
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Office Phone 617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID BB900860
Office MLS ID AN6200
Listing Data Updated Jul 10, 2026 12:51 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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