
55 Magazine St. #17 Cambridge — Photo 1 of 25
$539,000
55 Magazine St. #17, Cambridge, MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139 — Cambridgeport
Beds
1
Baths
1
SqFt
458
Style
Condominium
Built
1900
***The Kensington***, a sought after elegant professionally managed 6-story brick building with elevator and beautiful period details in the heart of Cambridgeport, between Central Square, Dana Square Park, and the Charles River and just minutes from Kendall Square, MIT, Harvard, and downtown Boston. This charming 1BR/1BA unit features high ceilings, recessed lights, living room/dining area, modern kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steal appliances, modern tiled bathroom with marble flooring, IN-UNIT LAUNDRY, generously sized bedroom, and hardwood floors throughout. Private storage, bike room and common laundry in the basement. Transportation is in abundance with easy access to the MBTA Red Line and the Mass Pike. Rental parking is available in the back of the building for $250/month. Some rooms are virtually staged.
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Cambridge, MA.
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Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Microwave • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Public School • University
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$539,000
Sep 11, 2026
MLS® 73575802
$3,100
Aug 4, 2026
MLS® 73559140
Population
40,033
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$135K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
67.8%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Middlesex County
2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
Listing Agent: Olga Perelman
Listing Office: Olga Perelman
MLS® Number: 73575802
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