Sold for $525,000

$525,000

20 Chestnut St #11, Cambridge, MA 02139

1beds

535sqft

Condominium

Built in 1989

-- sqft lot

$524,800 Zestimate^®

$981/sqft

$2,889 Estimated rent

Home value

$524,800

$493,000 - $562,000

$2,889/mo

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What's special

In-unit laundrySmart layoutClosets for modern livingStainless steel appliancesBosch dishwasherRenovated bathCustom built-in shelving

Experience city living with deeded garage parking in a professionally managed elevator building. This architect-designed home features a smart layout with custom built-in shelving, a built-in dining table, and closets for modern living. The kitchen offers gas cooking, stainless steel appliances, a Bosch dishwasher, and a kitchen exhaust that vents to the exterior. Enjoy the renovated bath, in-unit laundry, central A/C with heat-pump HVAC, and a private balcony overlooking the courtyard. The underground garage has direct elevator access, plus a basement storage locker. Located 0.3 miles from Blue Bikes and free EZ Ride shuttles to Kendall Sq & North Station, half a mile from Boston University, and right next to MIT's campus. With the residential tax exemption, taxes are only $344.77 annually!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Slider, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Second
Area: 97.64
Dimensions: 7.92 x 12.33

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Second
Area: 60
Dimensions: 7.5 x 8

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
Level: Second
Area: 59.33
Dimensions: 7.42 x 8

Living room

Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Laminate, Balcony - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Lighting - Overhead, Beadboard, Crown Molding
Level: Second
Area: 230.75
Dimensions: 17.75 x 13

Heating

Forced Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control

Cooling

Central Air, Heat Pump, Unit Control

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: In Unit

Features

Flooring: Tile, Laminate
Doors: Insulated Doors
Windows: Insulated Windows
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 535
Total interior livable area: 535 sqft
Finished area above ground: 535

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Assigned
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck, Balcony

Details

Parcel number: M:00065 L:0004500011,401961
Zoning: C2A
Other equipment: Intercom

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Brick
Roof: Rubber

Condition

Year built: 1989

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Thermostat

Community & neighborhood

Security

Security features: Intercom

Community

Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

Region: Cambridge

HOA & financial

HOA

HOA fee: $610 monthly
Amenities included: Hot Water
Services included: Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/12/2026	Sold	$525,000-4.4%$981/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73483055 Report a problem
4/30/2026	Contingent	$549,000$1,026/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73483055 Report a problem
4/1/2026	Price change	$549,000-8.3%$1,026/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73483055 Report a problem
3/5/2026	Listed for sale	$599,000+17.5%$1,120/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73483055 Report a problem
11/22/2022	Sold	$510,000+245.8%$953/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/17/1993	Sold	$147,500+73.5%$276/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/25/1992	Sold	$85,000$159/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,140 +11.9%	$494,500 +4.3%
2024	$2,805 -3%	$473,900 -4%
2023	$2,893 -0.6%	$493,700 +0.4%
2022	$2,911 +4.9%	$491,800 +3.6%
2021	$2,776 -3.1%	$474,600 -4.7%
2020	$2,864 +4%	$498,000 +7.4%
2019	$2,755 +2.4%	$463,800 +8.4%
2018	$2,690 +6.7%	$427,700 +10.1%
2017	$2,521 +7.3%	$388,400 +15.6%
2016	$2,349 +0.7%	$336,000 +12.7%
2015	$2,332 +0.6%	$298,200 +7.8%
2014	$2,317 -2.4%	$276,500 +0.9%
2013	$2,374 +5%	$274,100 +2.8%
2012	$2,261 +4%	$266,600
2011	$2,175 +5.7%	$266,600
2010	$2,058 +2.1%	$266,600
2009	$2,015 +1%	$266,600 -1.7%
2008	$1,996 -1.7%	$271,200 -0.1%
2007	$2,030	$271,400