247 Chestnut St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Cambridge
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Shanahan Group
247 Chestnut St,Cambridge, MA 02139
$1,600,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,064 sq. ft.
  • Multi-family
  • Active
Listed by: anne m kennedy
Office: coldwell banker realty - newton
MLS#:73593969
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$1,600,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$775.19

About this home

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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1886
  • Listing ID #:73593969
  • Updated:October 30, 2026 at 12:11 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Rooms Total:8
  • Flooring:Hardwood, Tile
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathroom With Tub & Shower
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Kitchen, Range, Refrigerator, Water Treatment
  • Basement Description:Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Living area:2,064 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Window Unit(s)
  • Heating:Baseboard, Individual, Natural Gas, Unit Control

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shingle
  • Year built:1886
  • Building area:2,064 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.04 Acres
  • Lot Features:Level
  • Construction Materials:Frame
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Deck - Roof, Garden, Patio, Porch, Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Description:Stone

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,600,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$775.19
  • Tax amount:$8,702 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Treatment
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer, Washer Hookup
  • Amenities:Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet, Storage, Walk-in Closet(s)

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:1
  • Parking description:Deeded, Off Street, On Street, Stone/Gravel
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