***The Kensington***, a sought after stunning 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 MIT, Harvard, and downtown Boston. This charming 1BR/1BA unit is located on the 2nd floor and features high ceilings, crown moldings, recessed lights, living room/dining area, modern cherry kitchen with marble countertops and stainless steal appliances, modern bathroom with a soak tub and basket weave marble flooring, generously sized bedroom, maple hardwood floors throughout, and washer/dryer hook ups. 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.***The condo is virtually staged***
For sale
$549,000
55 Magazine St APT 28, Cambridge, MA 02139
1beds
490sqft
Condominium
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$550,400 Zestimate®
$1,120/sqft
$311/mo HOA
What's special
- 19 days |
- 714 |
- 41 |
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Listed by:
Olga Perelman 617-947-6542,
Olga Perelman 617-947-6542
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73538029
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Marble
- Level: Main,Second
Kitchen
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: Main,Second
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Heating
- Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 490
- Total interior livable area: 490 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 490
Property
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Back)
Details
- Parcel number: 4733261
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage
- Services included: Heat, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $311 monthly
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,120/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $559,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,551
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
Estimated market value
$550,400
$523,000 - $578,000
$2,871/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,000$1,120/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Contingent | $549,000$1,120/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,000-3.9%$1,120/sqft |
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| 3/13/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/9/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,500+13.6%$5/sqft |
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| 4/7/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/5/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,200-4.3%$4/sqft |
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| 4/21/2020 | Listing removed | $2,300$5/sqft |
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| 4/9/2020 | Sold | $571,000+2.1%$1,165/sqft |
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| 3/24/2020 | Price change | $2,300-4.2%$5/sqft |
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| 3/12/2020 | Price change | $2,400-4%$5/sqft |
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| 2/28/2020 | Price change | $2,500-2%$5/sqft |
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| 2/4/2020 | Price change | $2,550+8.5%$5/sqft |
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| 1/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $559,500+27.4%$1,142/sqft |
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| 12/27/2019 | Price change | $2,350-2.1%$5/sqft |
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| 12/13/2019 | Price change | $2,400-4%$5/sqft |
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| 11/19/2019 | Price change | $2,500-2.8%$5/sqft |
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| 11/5/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,572+5%$5/sqft |
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| 7/19/2018 | Listing removed | $2,450$5/sqft |
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| 6/7/2018 | Price change | $2,450-2%$5/sqft |
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| 5/25/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,500+16.3%$5/sqft |
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| 10/1/2015 | Listing removed | $439,000$896/sqft |
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| 9/26/2015 | Listed for sale | $439,000+67.7%$896/sqft |
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| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $2,150$4/sqft |
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| 1/28/2014 | Listed for rent | $2,150$4/sqft |
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| 3/23/2010 | Sold | $261,750$534/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,551 +14.8% | $559,200 +7% |
| 2024 | $3,093 -4.8% | $522,500 -5.8% |
| 2023 | $3,249 -0.4% | $554,500 +0.6% |
| 2022 | $3,262 +8.9% | $551,000 +7.6% |
| 2021 | $2,995 +1% | $511,900 -0.7% |
| 2020 | $2,965 +4.5% | $515,600 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $2,838 +3.1% | $477,700 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $2,754 +7.9% | $437,800 +11.3% |
| 2017 | $2,553 +9.9% | $393,300 +18.3% |
| 2016 | $2,324 +1.1% | $332,500 +13.2% |
| 2015 | $2,298 +1.7% | $293,800 +9% |
| 2014 | $2,259 -2.1% | $269,600 +1.2% |
| 2013 | $2,308 +4.2% | $266,500 +2.1% |
| 2012 | $2,214 +18.8% | $261,100 +14.3% |
| 2011 | $1,864 +5.7% | $228,400 |
| 2010 | $1,763 | $228,400 |
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Neighborhood: Cambridgeport
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- 9/10The Amigos SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Putnam Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Middlesex County
- Cambridge
- 02139
- Cambridgeport
- 55 Magazine St Apartment 28
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