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247 Chestnut St # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

$1.1M
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,215 sf · Built 1886
The residence

Welcome to this spacious, airy two-level condominium on one of Cambridgeport’s beautiful tree-lined streets. Occupying the second and third floors, this home offers a flexible floor plan, hardwood floors, dedicated home office, two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, private outdoor roof deck, and off-street parking. The second floor features a welcoming living room, sunny family room, eat-in kitchen with generous cabinets, gas stove and Bosch dishwasher, bedroom with large closet, full bathroom, and home office – an ideal setup for today’s work-from-home lifestyle. The third floor is a dedicated private primary bedroom suite, complete with a full bathroom and direct access to an expansive private 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. This roof deck also offers potential to expand the 3rd floor living space. Additional amenities include a water filter system, separate heat & hot water system, laundry, substantial basement storage, first floor patio and yard space. One deeded off-street parking space. Resident permit parking is available on the street. Ideally located less than ¼ mile to the Charles River, Whole Foods, 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 University, Boston University, public transportation, and major commuter routes. This distinctive condominium combines flexible two-level living, valuable private outdoor space, and everyday conveniences in a desirable Cambridgeport location.

At a glance
Property type
Condominium
Status
Active
Year built
1886
Living area
1,215 sf
MLS#
bc79188efc2005048e7bb5aa590d7e2f
Beds · Baths
2 · 2
Location

Cambridge, MA.

Cambridge is a city of squares, each with its own temperament, strung along the Charles. Clapboard and Mansard houses sit beside laboratories and bookshops, and almost everything is reachable on foot or by the Red Line.

Estimated Monthly Payment+
$5K/mo
Approximate · principal & interest only
Display Currency
$1.1M

Indicative conversion — settlement always in USD.

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Listings updated Oct 22, 2026

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