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16 Chauncy St #10, Cambridge, MA 02138

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  • Condominium

  • Built in 1900

  • $580/mo HOA

  • -- sqft lot

  • $1,189/sq.ft

Description

Nestled in Harvard Square, this historical studio is flooded with natural light and serene tree-top, courtyard views! The unit itself, not just the building, was the documented residence of Vladimir Nabokov during his tenure (1942-1948) as Research Fellow and Curator of Lepidoptera at Harvard. During his years living here, Nabokov stood at the intersection of literature, science, and scholarship. This unit remains linked to a remarkable period in twentieth-century literary and intellectual history. The elevator building is located on a one-way, picturesque residential side street. The renovated kitchen is thoughtfully planned for functionality, new stainless steel applia...

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  • Listing updated: July 14, 2026 at 7:30 am
  • Listing Provided by: Christopher Wolf (978) 729-9349 | Compass (617) 303-0067
  • Source: MLS Property Information Network-MA | MLS#: 73535016 MLS Property Information Network-MA

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Property Details

  • Status

    Pending

  • Type

    Condominium

  • No. of Stories

    1

  • County

    Middlesex County

  • City

    Cambridge

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1900

  • HOA Fees

    $580/mo

  • Finished Area

    386 sqft

  • Lot Size

    -- sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    MLS Property Information Network

  • MLS Number

    73535016

  • MLS Status

    Under Agreement

  • Days on Market

    75

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