***The Kensington***, a sought after elegant professionally managed 6-story brick building with elevator and beautiful period details in the heart of Cambridgeport, between Central Square, Dana Square Park, and the Charles River and just minutes from Kendall Square, MIT, Harvard, and downtown Boston. This charming 1BR/1BA unit features high ceilings, recessed lights, living room/dining area, modern kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steal appliances, modern tiled bathroom with marble flooring, IN-UNIT LAUNDRY, generously sized bedroom, and hardwood floors throughout. Private storage, bike room and common laundry in the basement. Transportation is in abundance with easy access to the MBTA Red Line and the Mass Pike. Rental parking is available in the back of the building for $250/month. Some rooms are virtually staged.
For sale
$539,000
55 Magazine St APT 17, Cambridge, MA 02139
1beds
458sqft
Condominium
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$532,000 Zestimate®
$1,177/sqft
$311/mo HOA
What's special
In-unit laundryBeautiful period detailsGenerously sized bedroomHardwood floors throughoutRecessed lightsHigh ceilings
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Listed by:
Olga Perelman 617-947-6542,
Olga Perelman 617-947-6542
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73575802
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 458
- Total interior livable area: 458 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 458
Property
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Back)
Details
- Parcel number: 4756293
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, University
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $311 monthly
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,177/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $454,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,017
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
Estimated market value
$532,000
$505,000 - $559,000
$2,674/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $539,000-0.2%$1,177/sqft |
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| 8/25/2026 | Listing removed | $3,200$7/sqft |
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| 8/4/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,200+33.3%$7/sqft |
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| 5/22/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/20/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,400-29.4%$5/sqft |
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| 3/2/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/1/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,400+74.4%$7/sqft |
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| 1/5/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/17/2020 | Price change | $1,950-2.5%$4/sqft |
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| 7/31/2020 | Price change | $2,000-4.8%$4/sqft |
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| 7/10/2020 | Price change | $2,100-8.7%$5/sqft |
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| 6/25/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,300$5/sqft |
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| 4/9/2020 | Sold | $540,000+8.1%$1,179/sqft |
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| 1/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $499,750+25%$1,091/sqft |
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| 10/1/2015 | Listing removed | $399,750$873/sqft |
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| 9/26/2015 | Listed for sale | $399,750-15.7%$873/sqft |
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| 11/23/2010 | Sold | $474,200$1,035/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,736 +13.4% | $430,900 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $2,412 -6.1% | $407,400 -7% |
| 2023 | $2,568 -0.5% | $438,200 +0.5% |
| 2022 | $2,582 +2.2% | $436,200 +1% |
| 2021 | $2,527 +5.1% | $432,000 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $2,405 +4.5% | $418,200 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $2,302 +3% | $387,500 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $2,234 +3.3% | $355,100 +6.6% |
| 2017 | $2,162 +10.4% | $333,100 +18.9% |
| 2016 | $1,959 +1.2% | $280,200 +13.2% |
| 2015 | $1,936 +1.7% | $247,600 +9% |
| 2014 | $1,904 +0.9% | $227,200 +4.3% |
| 2013 | $1,887 +0.2% | $217,900 -1.9% |
| 2012 | $1,884 +3.9% | $222,200 |
| 2011 | $1,813 +4.2% | $222,200 -1.4% |
| 2010 | $1,740 | $225,400 |
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