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House for sale at 247 Chestnut St, Cambridge, MA 02139 | MLS# 73593969 | Listing updated on 2026-10-22
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$1,600,000

Monthly Est:$7,964

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    3 Baths
  • Beds Icon2,064sqft

247 Chestnut St, Cambridge, MA 02139

$7,964/moEst:

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  • Duplex

  • Built in 1886

  • $-- HOA

  • 0.04 acre lot

  • $775/sq.ft

Description

A unique opportunity to own a desirable two-unit residence in the heart of Cambridgeport, with strong potential for development, flexible floor plans, expansive basement, rooftop deck, private outdoor spaces, off-street parking, and an exceptional location close to the Charles River, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Mass Audubon’s Magazine Beach Nature Center, and prestigious universities. Unit 1 showcases 9’ ceilings with a comfortable and functional layout filled with period detail. The living room and bedroom both have bay windows and hardwood floors. Living room features floor-to-ceiling custom built-ins and a French door. Generously sized bright bedroom features a marble-surround fireplace and ceiling medallion. A good-sized eat-in kitchen with a gas stove and tile flooring, along with a full bathroom, complete the interior. Unit 2, on the 2nd and 3rd floors, offers spacious, airy two-level living with a flexible floor plan, two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, hardwood floors, dedicated home office, and expansive roof deck. The second floor features a welcoming living room, sunny family room, eat-in kitchen with generous cabinets and gas stove, bedroom with large closet, full bathroom, and home office – an ideal setup for a work-from-home lifestyle. The third floor is a private primary bedroom suite, complete with full bathroom and direct access to the private outdoor 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. Roof deck offers potential to expand the 3rd floor living space. Property amenities include water filtration system, separate gas heat and hot water systems, laundry, patio and yard space, one deeded off-street parking space. Resident permit parking is also available on the street. The large basement has high ceilings and offers huge development potential. Ideally situated on one of Cambridgeport’s beautiful tree-lined streets, the property is less than ¼ mile from the Charles River, Whole Foods Market, 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, BU, public transportation, and major commuter routes. A distinctive Cambridgeport property with potential for development, combining two residences, flexible living space, valuable private outdoor areas, parking, and an outstanding location.

  • Houzeo last checked: 12 hours ago
  • Listing updated: October 22, 2026 at 2:48 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Anne M Kennedy (617) 549-1832 | Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton (617) 969-2447
  • Source: MLS Property Information Network-MA | MLS#: 73593969 MLS Property Information Network-MA

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Multi Family

  • No. of Stories

    3

  • County

    Middlesex County

  • City

    Cambridge

  • Neighborhood

    Cambridgeport

  • Year Built

    1886

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    2,064 sqft

  • Lot Size

    0.04 acre lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    MLS Property Information Network

  • MLS Number

    73593969

  • MLS Status

    New

  • Days on Market

    3

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 3

    Bathrooms: 3

Interior

  • Cooling

    Window Unit(s)

  • Exterior Features

    Rain Gutters, Garden

  • Heating

    Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control

  • Appliances

    Washer, Dryer, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Treatment

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Flooring

    Tile, Hardwood, Stone/ceramic Tile

  • Window Features

    Skylight(s)

  • Interior Features

    Laundry Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Country Kitchen, Internet Available Unknown, Stone/granite/solid Counters, High Speed Internet, Walk In Closet(s), Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Office/den

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1886

  • Home type

    Duplex

  • Construction Materials

    Frame

  • Foundation Details

    Stone

  • Roof

    Shingle

Utilities & Energy

  • Laundry Features

    Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

  • Parking Features

    Off Street, On Street, Deeded, Stone/gravel

  • Utilities

    For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Electric

    Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered

  • Basement

    Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Other Features

  • Community Features

    Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T Station, University

  • Lot Features

    Level

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Porch, Deck, Deck Roof, Patio

  • Disclosures

    This Property Is Also Listed As 2 Condos. Some Photos Are Virtually Staged. Fireplace Is Decorative. 2 Cracked Windows On 2nd Floor. Chimney No Longer In Use Since New Heating Systems Are Direct Vented. New Roof 2020; Unit 1: Viessman Combo Boiler (2019); Unit 2 Viessman Boiler & Storage Tank (2018)

Price History

DateEventPrice

10/22/2026

Source: mls_logoMLS Property Information Network-MA #73593969

Listed for Sale

$1,600,000

$775/sqft

Getting Around 247 Chestnut St

Walk Score®

Walk Score

Very Walkable

88/100

Transit Score®

Transit Score

Good Transit

61/100

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