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  • $5,995/moFees may apply

    281 Brookline St, # 1, Cambridge, MA 02139

    3beds
    1,893sqft

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    Townhouse
    Available now
    Cats, dogs OK
    Air conditioner
    In unit laundry
    Garage parking
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    **AVAILABLE NOW**3 BED 2.5 BATH**ROOF DECK**NO REALTOR FEE**Located near Magazine Beach & Charles River sits this Cambridge townhome w/ garage parking, fenced in yard, roof deck & close proximity to 2 playgrounds! This spacious 3 bedroom / 2.5 bathroom condo features an amazing open concept floor plan. Completely renovated kitchen w/ granite countertops & high-end stainless steel appliances overlook the dining room & fireplaced living room w/ exceptionally high ceilings & wall of custom built-ins. Upper level houses the master suite w/ en-suite master bath, 2 additional family bedrooms and second full bath. This level also accesses the private roof deck. Lower level has a much desired playroom / office, laundry, additional storage and garage. Huge yard features brick patio, gas grill & fire pit plus plenty of green space for gardening. Very short distance to Central Square, the Redline T, MIT, Harvard University, & Longwood Medical Centers. 1 garage & 1 deeded outdoor parking space.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Windows: Skylight(s)
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,893 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Has garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Balcony, Cat friendly, Climate control, Courtyard, Dog friendly, Gated Community, Individual Climate Control, Pet friendly, Vaulted Ceiling, Vaulted ceiling, Walk-in closets
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: View
    Lot
    • Features: Private
    Details
    • Additional structures: Garage(s)

    Construction

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

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Gated
    • Security: Gated Community
    HOA
    • Amenities included: Gated, Parking
    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: Contact For Details

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/22/2026Price change$5,995-7.7%$3/sqft
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    8/11/2026Price change$6,495-4.4%$3/sqft
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    8/5/2026Listed for rent$6,795$4/sqft
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    8/5/2026Listing removed$6,795$4/sqft
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    8/5/2026Price change$6,795-2.9%$4/sqft
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    8/1/2026Listed for rent$6,995$4/sqft
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    8/1/2026Listing removed$6,995$4/sqft
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    7/8/2026Price change$6,995-4.1%$4/sqft
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    7/3/2026Price change$7,295-5.2%$4/sqft
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    6/17/2026Price change$7,695-3.8%$4/sqft
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    5/28/2026Listed for rent$7,995$4/sqft
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    5/28/2026Listing removed$7,995$4/sqft
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    5/5/2026Listed for rent$7,995+5.3%$4/sqft
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    4/8/2025Listing removed$7,595$4/sqft
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    3/25/2025Listed for rent$7,595+15.1%$4/sqft
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    9/13/2024Listing removed$6,600$3/sqft
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    9/3/2024Listed for rent$6,600$3/sqft
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    8/17/2024Listing removed$6,600$3/sqft
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    7/23/2024Listed for rent$6,600+22.2%$3/sqft
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    9/28/2020Listing removed$5,400$3/sqft
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    8/13/2020Listed for rent$5,400$3/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Cambridgeport

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    There are 4 available units in this apartment building