Your Treetop Retreat Awaits! Perched amidst the canopy in the heart of Cambridgeport, this bright and inviting third-floor condominium offers the perfect balance of vibrant city living and a peaceful retreat. This spacious one-bedroom home features beautifully refinished hardwood floors, recessed lighting, an oversized bedroom with two walk-in closets and built-in shelving, a full bath with tub, and an open and bright kitchen/living area with skylight and lovely treetop views, Sit on the steps of your door to the roof overlooking the view to drink your morning coffee or share the steps with a friend/partner enjoying the evening views. Coin-op laundry and assigned storage are located in the basement. Situated on the corner of Brookline Street and Chestnut Street, with entrances from both streets, this well-maintained 308 Brookline Street condominium is adjacent to Hastings Park and offers easy access to Central Square, MIT, Harvard, Boston University, the Charles River, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, H Mart, cafés, restaurants, the #47 bus to Longwood Medical, the MIT SafeRide Shuttle, and major routes into Boston. A rare opportunity to enjoy the very best of Cambridge, where vibrant city life meets the restorative tranquility of living in the treetops.
For sale
$429,000
308 Brookline St #5C, Cambridge, MA 02139
1beds
575sqft
Condominium
Built in 1873
-- sqft lot
$428,600 Zestimate®
$746/sqft
$357/mo HOA
What's special
Spacious one-bedroom homeRecessed lightingLovely treetop viewsBeautifully refinished hardwood floorsAdjacent to hastings park
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Deborah Muldoon 617-817-2451,
Express Realty NE LLC 617-817-2451
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73592245
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 575
- Total interior livable area: 575 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 575
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights, City View(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Details
- Parcel number: 3806978
- Zoning: C1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Year built: 1873
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other (See Remarks)
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University, Other
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water
- Services included: Heat, Electricity, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $357 monthly
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $746/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $475,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,172
- Date on market: 10/18/2026
Estimated market value
$428,600
$407,000 - $450,000
$2,980/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $429,000$746/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,885 -3.2% | $454,300 -9.8% |
| 2024 | $2,981 -3.2% | $503,500 -4.2% |
| 2023 | $3,079 -0.5% | $525,400 +0.5% |
| 2022 | $3,096 +3.1% | $523,000 +1.9% |
| 2021 | $3,003 +1.9% | $513,300 +0.1% |
| 2020 | $2,948 +4.1% | $512,700 +7.6% |
| 2019 | $2,832 +2.6% | $476,700 +8.7% |
| 2018 | $2,759 +6.5% | $438,700 +9.9% |
| 2017 | $2,590 +8.3% | $399,100 +16.7% |
| 2016 | $2,391 +0.9% | $342,000 +12.9% |
| 2015 | $2,369 +4.8% | $302,900 +12.3% |
| 2014 | $2,261 -2.8% | $269,800 +0.4% |
| 2013 | $2,326 +5.2% | $268,600 +3% |
| 2012 | $2,212 +3.9% | $260,900 |
| 2011 | $2,129 +5.7% | $260,900 |
| 2010 | $2,014 +2.1% | $260,900 |
| 2009 | $1,972 +1.8% | $260,900 -0.9% |
| 2008 | $1,938 -6.7% | $263,300 -5.2% |
| 2007 | $2,077 | $277,700 |
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