Welcome to this spacious, airy two-level condominium on one of Cambridgeport’s beautiful tree-lined streets. Occupying the second and third floors, this home offers a flexible floor plan, hardwood floors, dedicated home office, two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, private outdoor roof deck, and off-street parking. The second floor features a welcoming living room, sunny family room, eat-in kitchen with generous cabinets, gas stove and Bosch dishwasher, bedroom with large closet, full bathroom, and home office – an ideal setup for today’s work-from-home lifestyle. The third floor is a dedicated private primary bedroom suite, complete with a full bathroom and direct access to an expansive private roof deck. This exceptional deck with views of trees and urban landscape is a unique, much-coveted extension of the home, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. This roof deck also offers potential to expand the 3rd floor living space. Additional amenities include a water filter system, separate heat & hot water system, laundry, substantial basement storage, first floor patio and yard space. One deeded off-street parking space. Resident permit parking is available on the street. Ideally located less than ¼ mile to the Charles River, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s. Minutes to Mass Audubon’s Magazine Beach Nature Center, vibrant restaurants, cafés, parks, and neighborhood amenities. Convenient access to Central and Harvard Square, MIT, Harvard University, Boston University, public transportation, and major commuter routes. This distinctive condominium combines flexible two-level living, valuable private outdoor space, and everyday conveniences in a desirable Cambridgeport location.
CondoProperty Type
1886Year Built
$905Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Anne Kennedy• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Cambridgeport, located between the Charles River and Central Square, is a residential and mixed-use Cambridge neighborhood with riverfront paths and a workshop-to-loft streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Magazine Street near Putnam Avenue, where corner cafes, small galleries, and design-minded shops line the sidewalks. Architectural cues range from triple-deckers and Victorian-era houses to converted industrial buildings with broad windows. The Charles River Basin and Magazine Beach Park set a calm edge for walking and cycling. Cultural pillars such as The Plough and Stars, Central Square Theater, and Lamplighter Brewing Co. anchor nights out. Side streets stay quiet while the main corridors keep a steady, city-paced hum.
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Offer insights
247 Chestnut St #2 · $1,099,900
$1.12M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.12M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Custom built-in closets and cabinets
Overhead lighting
Cable hookup
High-speed internet hookup
Skylight
Dining area
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms: one on the second floor and one on the third floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
One bathroom has a tiled tub and shower
Kitchen
Gas stove
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Stone or granite countertops
Upgraded cabinets
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Stone or ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Individual natural gas baseboard heating with unit controls
Window-unit cooling
Exterior features
Porch
Deck with roof and access rights
Patio
Garden
Rain gutters
Home design
Condominium
Two stories
Entry on the second floor
Parking
One parking space
Open parking
Off-street and on-street parking
Stone or gravel parking
Construction
Frame construction
Built in 1994 and renovated since
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breakers
HOA & community
Pets allowed
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, a pool, tennis courts, parks, walking and jogging trails, a medical facility, a bike path, a conservation area, highway access, places of worship, schools, a T station, and a university
Electricity and solar
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2ND & 3RD FLRS OF ATTACHED 2F-2 MEMBER ASSOCIATION, ROOF DECK SHARED WITH ABUTTER/COMMON FENCED YARD. STUDY WITH CUSTOM BUILT-IN WORK STATION. LARGE STORAGE ROOM OFF KITCHEN & COMMON LAUNDRY IN BASEMENT. SMALL PETS ALLOWED. TAX NOTE:
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,738 (+7.5%)
$746,100
2024
$4,408 (+5.1%)
$744,600
2023
$4,196 (−0.6%)
$716,000
2022
$4,220 (+2.9%)
$712,800
2021
$4,102 (+5.1%)
$701,200
2020
$3,904 (+4.1%)
$678,900
2019
$3,750 (+2.6%)
$631,300
2018
$3,655 (+3.5%)
$581,100
2017
$3,532 (+3.9%)
$544,200
2016
$3,399 (+0.8%)
$486,200
2015
$3,372 (+1.1%)
$431,200
2014
$3,334 (+1.3%)
$397,900
2013
$3,290 (+5.2%)
$379,900
2012
$3,128 (+3.9%)
$368,900
2011
$3,010
$368,900
2010
$3,010 (+7.9%)
$368,900
2009
$2,789
$368,900
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
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Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,180
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,180
Year built
1886
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
1646246S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
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