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80 Chestnut St APT 5C, Cambridge, MA, 02139

1beds
1baths
575sqft
$539,900
$939price/sqft
$3,618/moest. monthly cost
$144,720/yrincome needed

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.

Getting Around

88
WalkingVery Walkable
67
TransitGood Transit
99
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

7/10
Morse SchoolGrades PK-50.2 mi
9/10
The Amigos SchoolGrades PK-80.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1873

Type & Style

  • Home type: Condo
  • Property subType: Condominium

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Common Area,In Building

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Finished area above ground: 575

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Hot Water,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 575
  • Total interior livable area: 575 sqft

Property

Details

  • Zoning: C1

Features

  • Patio & porch: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
  • Exterior features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights,City View(s)
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: City

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,730$32,760
Home Insurance *$80$960
Property Taxes $454$5,448
Electricity $354$4,259
Total$3,618$43,416
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$124,045/yr
40% on housing$108,540/yr
45% on housing$96,480/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$939This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02139$628
Middlesex County$437

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02139$809
Middlesex County$413

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-02Listed for sale$539,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentDeborah Muldoon
BrokerageExpress Realty NE LLC

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