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299 Columbia, Unit 299, Cambridge, MA 02139

$1,688,000
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BEDS2 BATHS2 full 2 partial SQUARE FEET1,647 MLS#73529100
STATUSActive PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family

Property Description

Blocks from Kendall Square, this rare free standing workers cottage offers a private oasis in the middle of the city. Oriented for beautiful southern light, the home looks out toward Elm and Hampshire plaza park and neighboring gardens, creating an unexpected sense of calm and greenery. Rebuilt in 2018 while preserving its original shell, the house combines character with modern systems, including acacia hardwood floors, closed cell foam insulation, hardwired smoke and CO detectors, and a full sprinkler system. The open main level is designed for easy living and entertaining, with generous living and dining areas, a beautifully appointed kitchen, oversized island, premium appliances, restaurant grade range, and powerful hood. Glass doors open to a covered deck and exclusive landscaped yard with irrigation. Upstairs are two en suite bedrooms, including a primary suite with walk in closet. The finished lower level offers a media room, storage, laundry, and half bath plumbed for a shower

299 Columbia, Unit 299 | MLS# 73529100

This single family home located at 299 Columbia, Unit 299, Cambridge, MA 02139 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,688,000. This property was built in 1873 and has 2 bedrooms and 2 full and 2 partial baths with 1647 sq. ft. Search Cambridge real estate on thedirigoteam.masiellogrouprealestate.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry
Basement: Yes
Cooling: Central Air, Dual, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualifi
Home Style: Cottage
Roof Type: Shingle
Taxes: $8,631
Year Built: 1873

Amenities

Bathroom - Half
Closet
Dining Area
Cable Hookup
High Speed Internet Hookup
Open Floorplan
Recessed Lighting
Slider
Bathroom
Living/Dining Rm Combo
Media Room
Finish - Sheetrock
Deck - Composite
Covered Patio/Deck
Professional Landscaping
Sprinkler System
Screens
City View(s)

Feature Descriptions

Accessibility: No
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Disposal, Indoor Grill, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Association Fee: $2353.5/Annually
Building Area Total: 1647
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Compensation Based On: N/A
Compensation Broker Transaction: N/A
Compensation Buyer Agency: N/A
Compensation Sub Agency: N/A
Compensation Sub Agency Offered: N/A
Days on Site: 11
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
Exterior: Frame
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
HeatingY/N: 1
HOA Y/N: Yes
Kitchen: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Light
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Lot Features: Level
Master Bathroom: Yes
Master Bedroom: Bathroom - 3/4,Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting
Open Parking Y/N: Yes
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, On Street, Deeded, Paved
Parking Total: 1
Patio And Porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Composite, Covered
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Rooms Total: 5
Sewer: Public Sewer
Special View Info: City View(s), City
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Water: Public
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens

Room Sizes

Bathroom 1: 2.10 X 6.11 Level - Main,First
Bathroom 2: 6.80 X 11.40 Level - Second
Bathroom 3: 5.70 X 5.90 Level - Second
Bedroom 2: 10.10 X 11.40 Level - Second
Kitchen: 14.40 X 12.00 Level - Main,First
Primary Bedroom: 16.80 X 15.60 Level - Second

Local Schools

High School: Rindge & Latin
Elementary School: By Lottery

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Listed By

Agency Name: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent Name: Laura Palumbo-Hanson
Agency Phone: 617-945-9161

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