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  • $1,251,100

    131 Magazine St APT 1, Cambridge, MA 02139

    2beds
    1,400sqft
    Apartment
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $1,251,100 Zestimate®
    $894/sqft
    $4,912 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,251,100

    $1.16M - $1.36M

    $4,912/mo

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    What's special

    Private back deckUpdated kitchenPolished hardwood floorsGenerous bedroom sizesDedicated home officeSpacious walk-in closetTwo remodeled bathrooms

    NO BROKER FEES Experience refined urban living in this beautifully updated and unusually spacious Cambridge apartment on iconic Magazine Street. Well above the street level for privacy, this first floor unit has oversized rooms, tall ceilings, natural light, and polished hardwood floors. The home feels elegant, bright, and truly expansive- a rarity in the Cambridge market. The large living areas and generous bedroom sizes create an ambience perfect for both daily living and entertaining. The apartment features two large bedrooms, two remodeled bathrooms, an updated kitchen, a large dining room, and a dedicated home office, offering ideal functionality for modern lifestyles and remote work. One of the bedrooms is a Master Suite with attached bath and a spacious walk-in closet. High end washer dryer in a laundry room inside the unit. A private back deck, provides an inviting outdoor retreat for morning coffee, quiet evenings, or relaxed hosting. In this unit, historic Cambridge charm blends with clean, modern finishes. Located just a couple of blocks from the Charles River and within a short walk of Central Square, MIT, Harvard, and BU, this home sits at the center of everything. You are also only steps from Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, making errands effortless. This is Cambridge living at its finest - spacious, elegant, and exceptionally well-located. Permit parking on street in front of house, if needed. Total of 7 units in the building. Potential residents will have to pass screening for - stable verifiable income - strong professional/rental references - background and credit checks We seek capable, considerate and responsible families and individuals who will appreciate and care for this exceptional home. Contacting Us; The best way to reach us is by messaging us including details of the residents, professional and personal situation that makes you search for accomodation, and some details on income and credit. It takes effort to respond and interact with each inquiry, so we can only respond to qualified candidates. We will remove the listing as soon as the unit is rented. 1 year lease. No broker fees but first, last and security deposit required, which is kept in tenant's own escrow account. Owner pays water sewer. Tenant pays for heat and electricity and internet services. No smoking vaping, parties or loud noises in the unit whatsoever.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Cooling
    • Window Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Walk In Closet
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity not included in rent, Heating not included in rent, Heating system: Baseboard, Sewage included in rent, Walk In Closet, Water included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: CAMBM00101L0015900001

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Sewage, Water

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $4,895

    Other

    Other facts
    • Available date: 02/01/2026

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/17/2025Listing removed$4,895$3/sqft
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    12/4/2025Price change$4,895-0.1%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    12/3/2025Listed for rent$4,900+36.1%$4/sqft
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    10/2/2020Listing removed$3,600$3/sqft
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    10/1/2020Listed for rent$3,600$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    6/28/2014Sold$741,000+9.1%$529/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/25/2014Listed for sale$679,000+26%$485/sqft
    Source: Hammond Real Estate #71704730 Report a problem
    7/8/2008Sold$539,000+5.7%$385/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/26/2001Sold$510,000+88.2%$364/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/16/1998Sold$271,000$194/sqft
    Source: LINK #13461 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,068 +8.2%$1,113,000 +0.8%
    2024$6,534 +6.7%$1,103,800 +5.6%
    2023$6,125 +1.2%$1,045,200 +2.2%
    2022$6,055 +2.2%$1,022,800 +1%
    2021$5,926 +6.4%$1,013,000 +4.5%
    2020$5,572 +4.4%$969,100 +7.8%
    2019$5,338 +3%$898,600 +9%
    2018$5,185 +3.2%$824,300 +6.5%
    2017$5,023 +4.7%$774,000 +12.8%
    2016$4,798 +2.4%$686,400 +14.5%
    2015$4,687 +1.7%$599,400 +9%
    2014$4,608 +3.1%$549,900 +6.5%
    2013$4,470 +5.3%$516,200 +3.2%
    2012$4,243 +3.9%$500,300
    2011$4,082 +5.7%$500,300
    2010$3,862 +24.7%$500,300 +22.2%
    2009$3,096 +1.7%$409,500 -1%
    2008$3,043 -3.7%$413,500 -2.1%
    2007$3,160 $422,400

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    Neighborhood: Cambridgeport

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