Offered at $520,000Active

beds: 1
baths: 1
sq ft: 575
Built: 1873

80 Chestnut Street #5C

Cambridge, MA 02139

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Residential · Active · MLS #73557528
Listing Courtesy of Express Realty NE LLC | Deborah Muldoon

The home

About this home

Your Rooftop Oasis Awaits! Perched among the treetops in the heart of Cambridgeport, this bright and inviting third-floor condominium offers the perfect balance of vibrant city living and a peaceful retreat. This spacious one-bedroom home features beautifully refinished hardwood floors, recessed lighting, an oversized bedroom with two walk-in closets and built-in shelving, a full bath with tub, and an open kitchen/living area with lovely treetop views, exclusive roof rights, and the potential for a future roof deck (buyer to verify permitted uses and any required approvals). Coin-op laundry and assigned storage are located in the basement. Situated on the corner of Brookline Street and Chestnut Street, with entrances from both streets, this well-maintained 308 Brookline Street condominium is adjacent to Hastings Park and offers easy access to Central Square, MIT, Harvard, Boston University, the Charles River, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, H Mart, cafés, restaurants, the #47 bus to Longwood Medical, the MIT SafeRide Shuttle, and major routes into Boston. A rare opportunity to enjoy the very best of Cambridge, where vibrant city life meets the restorative tranquility of living in the treetops.

Property information

Details at a glance

Interior4 property facts

Rooms: 2
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Flooring: Hardwood

Building2 property facts

Style: Condominium
Year built: 1873

Land & utilities3 property facts

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Zoning: C1

Financial3 property facts

Annual taxes: $3,172
Assessment year: 2026
HOA fee: $357 (billing period not supplied)

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Known monthly costs$2,894 / monthAdjust

Down payment (%)Interest rate (%)Loan termMonthly property tax ($)Monthly insurance ($)Monthly HOA ($)

Principal & interest: $2,629
Property tax: $264
Insurance: Not entered
HOA: Not entered

Listing annual taxes: $3,172. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. Listing HOA fee: $357. The billing period was not supplied; confirm the monthly amount before adding it.

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This home compared with active listings in Cambridge
Metric	This home	Local listings
List price	$520,000	$899,50042% below local
Price / sq ft	$904	$1,00410% below local
Days on market	32	6148% below local

Active city listing statistics from MLS PIN as of September 8, 2026. Asking prices are not completed-sale values.

Automated value estimate $566,220

Estimated range $549,086–$583,354.

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Comparable properties 1 supplied

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