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$1,688,000

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299 Columbia

Cambridge, MA 02139

2Beds
3Baths
1,647Sq Ft
$1,025$/Sq Ft
7Days on Market

Listed by Laura Palumbo-Hanson at Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing courtesy of Laura Palumbo-Hanson, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Location

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About This Property

Just blocks from the heart of Kendall Square, this rare free-standing workers cottage offers a refined retreat tucked behind a distinctive two-unit association. Perfectly positioned for beautiful southern light, the home overlooks Elm & Hampshire plaza-park and neighboring gardens, creating a private urban oasis. Rebuilt in 2018 while preserving the original shell, it features acacia hardwood floors, closed-cell foam insulation, hardwired smoke/CO detectors and a full sprinkler system. The open main level is ideal for entertaining with spacious living and dining areas, a stunning kitchen, oversized island, premium appliances, restaurant-grade range and powerful hood. Sliders lead to a covered deck and exclusive landscaped yard with irrigation. Upstairs offers two en-suite bedrooms, including a primary suite with walk-in closet. The finished lower level includes a media room, storage, laundry and half bath plumbed for a shower. Deeded parking completes this exceptional offering.

Property Details

Key Facts

Property Type

Condo

Style

Antique, Split Entry

Living Area

1,647 sqft

Rooms

5

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

3 (2 full, 2 half)

Construction

Exterior

A

Basement

Full Basement

Flooring

Softwood, Wall to Wall Carpet

Parking Spaces

1

Systems & Utilities

Heating

Forced Hot Air, Hot Water Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Wall AC, Heat Pump, Portable, Energy Star Rated

Water

City/Town Water

Sewer

City/Town Sewer

Financial

Taxes (2026)

$8,631/yr

HOA Fee

$2,353/mo

Price / Sqft

$1,025/sqft

MLS #

73529101

Days on Market

7

Price History

Listed

Jun 3, 2026

$1,688,000

No price changes recorded.

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Schools Nearby

Cambridge Public Schools

17 schools · 9:1 student-teacher ratio

A7/10

Elementary Schools

Graham and Parks School (PK-8)7/10
John M. Tobin Montessori School (PK-8)7/10
Haggerty School (PK-5)6/10

Middle Schools

Cambridge Upper Schools (6-8)7/10

High Schools

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (9-12)8/10
Rindge School of Technical Arts (RSTA) — 12 CTE pathwaysProject Lead the Way STEM curriculumAmigos dual-language immersion (English/Spanish)Tobin Montessori public school program

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Listing Courtesy Of

Laura Palumbo-Hanson · Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(617) 945-9161

MLS #73529101

Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. (MLS PIN). Data last updated June 10, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Steinmetz Real Estate Professionals at William Raveis Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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