
55 Magazine St. #18 Cambridge — Photo 1 of 24
$539,000
55 Magazine St. #18, Cambridge, MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Beds
1
Baths
1
SqFt
485
Style
Condominium
Built
1900
The Kensington, a sought after elegant 6-story brick building, with elevator, built in 1900 with beautiful period details in the heart of Cambridgeport, close to Central, Harvard and Kendall Squares and the Charles River and just a block away from Dana Square Park. This charming updated freshly painted turnkey 1BR/1BA condo is located on the 1st floor and features high ceilings with recessed lights, modern kitchen with maple cabinets and granite countertops and stainless steal appliances, modern tiled bathroom, washer/dryer hook-up, generously sized bedroom, replacement windows, and freshly sanded and finished hardwood floors throughout. Private storage, common bike room and laundry in the basement. ***The unit is virtually staged***
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Cambridge, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Microwave • Refrigerator
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • University
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl Main,FirstCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Kitchen
Lvl Main,FirstFlooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer Hookup
Master Bedroom
Lvl Main,FirstCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 1
Lvl FirstBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Property History
$539,000
Aug 4, 2026
MLS® 73558679
$489,000
Jun 18, 2026
MLS® 73528791
$489,000
Jun 3, 2026
MLS® 73528791
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: 73558679
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