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$1,099,900

247 Chestnut St # 2, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listed by Anne M Kennedy
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,215 sqft
Year built
1886

About this home

Welcome to this spacious, airy two-level condominium on one of Cambridgeport’s beautiful tree-lined streets. Occupying the second and third floors, this home offers a flexible floor plan, hardwood floors, dedicated home office, two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, private outdoor roof deck, and off-street parking. The second floor features a welcoming living room, sunny family room, eat-in kitchen with generous cabinets, gas stove and Bosch dishwasher, bedroom with large closet, full bathroom, and home office – an ideal setup for today’s work-from-home lifestyle. The third floor is a dedicated private primary bedroom suite, complete with a full bathroom and direct access to an expansive private roof deck. This exceptional deck with views of trees and urban landscape is a unique, much-coveted extension of the home, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. This roof deck also offers potential to expand the 3rd floor living space. Additional amenities include a water filter system, separate heat & hot water system, laundry, substantial basement storage, first floor patio and yard space. One deeded off-street parking space. Resident permit parking is available on the street. Ideally located less than ¼ mile to the Charles River, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s. Minutes to Mass Audubon’s Magazine Beach Nature Center, vibrant restaurants, cafés, parks, and neighborhood amenities. Convenient access to Central and Harvard Square, MIT, Harvard University, Boston University, public transportation, and major commuter routes. This distinctive condominium combines flexible two-level living, valuable private outdoor space, and everyday conveniences in a desirable Cambridgeport location.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73593820
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
2
On market date
October 21, 2026
Stories
2
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
1
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Morse
0.24 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
286
Student:teacher ratio
8.2:1
District
Cambridge
Middle
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.52 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
262
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
High
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
1.02 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,867
Student:teacher ratio
8.6:1
District
Cambridge

Walkability

Blended score for Cambridge's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

90
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.7 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores17
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies10

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Cambridge, from live MLS data.

On the market 2 days -- 95 fewer days than Cambridge's current average of 97 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,077 active listings in Cambridge right now is $7,950.

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$219,980 down
$879,920 loan
Principal & interest$5,707
Property tax (est.)$917
Home insurance (est.)$150

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