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Sold for $2,300,000 on 11/04/22
  • $2,300,000

    159-161 Chestnut St, Cambridge, MA 02139

    5beds
    3,173sqft
    Multi Family
    Built in 1895
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $725/sqft
    $-- Estimated rent

    What's special

    Rare opportunity to own an exceptionally maintained 2-family in the heart of Cambridgeport that could be converted to a single! Owner-occupied for over 30 years, you will be captivated by the oak floors, high ceilings & whimsical charm. You will find stained glass, reading nooks, & custom touches throughout. The “Owner’s Unit” consists of a home office/studio, 3-4 bedrooms, including an oversized primary bedroom with cathedral ceilings and 3 closets, 3 full baths, & an open dining/living room with a fireplace. The “Tenant Unit” is a 3-room apartment and could also be used as a separate home office, au-pair or 1st floor “In-law”. The sweet backyard is nicely landscaped with trees, a wisteria-covered arbor, & a wonderful large deck. Additionally, there is full sun on the front 2nd floor south-facing deck. The location is perfect - just minutes to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Central Sq red line, the BU bridge & the green line, and the Charles River. Offers, if any, are due on Wed, 9/28@1pm

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: November 05, 2022 at 05:07pm

    Listed by:

    Denman Drapkin Group,

    Compass

    Bought with:

    The May Group

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73038105

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
    Cooling
    • Has cooling: Yes
    Features
    • Storage, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Kitchen
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,173
    • Total interior livable area: 3,173 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On Street
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
    • Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 3,683 sqft
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 404773
    • Zoning: RES

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Property subtype: Multi Family
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1895

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Individually Metered
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, Varies per Unit
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Varies per Unit

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    HOA & financial

    Other financial information
    • Total actual rent: 1850

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Seller W/Participate
    Services availability