299 Columbia #299, Cambridge, MA 02139
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Tassinari & Associates, Inc
299 Columbia #299,Cambridge, MA 02139
$1,688,000
- 2 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1,647 sq. ft.
- Condominium
- Active
Listed by: laura palumbo-hanson, dawn felicani
Office: gibson sotheby's international realty
MLS#:73529101
Source:MLSPIN
Price summary
- Price:$1,688,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,024.89
- Monthly HOA dues:$196.17
About this home

Just blocks from the heart of Kendall Square, this rare free-standing workers cottage offers a refined retreat tucked behind a distinctive two-unit association. Perfectly positioned for beautiful southern light, the home overlooks Elm & Hampshire plaza-park and neighboring gardens, creating a private urban oasis. Rebuilt in 2018 while preserving the original shell, it features acacia hardwood floors, closed-cell foam insulation, hardwired smoke/CO detectors and a full sprinkler system. The open main level is ideal for entertaining with spacious living and dining areas, a stunning kitchen, oversized island, premium appliances, restaurant-grade range and powerful hood. Sliders lead to a covered deck and exclusive landscaped yard with irrigation. Upstairs offers two en-suite bedrooms, including a primary suite with walk-in closet. The finished lower level includes a media room, storage, laundry and half bath plumbed for a shower. Deeded parking completes this exceptional offering.
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Home facts
- Year built:1873
- Listing ID #:73529101
- Updated:June 20, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:5
- Flooring:Flooring - Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Dining Description:Dining Area, Living/Dining Room Combo
- Bathrooms Description:Bathroom, Bathroom - Half
- Kitchen Description:Cabinets - Upgraded, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Deck - Exterior, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Exterior Access, Flooring - Hardwood, Gas Stove, Indoor Grill, Kitchen Island, Lighting - Pendant, Open Floorplan, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Range Hood, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Living area:1,647 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:2 Cooling Zones, Central Air, Dual, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Individual, Unit Control
- Heating:Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1873
- Building area:1,647 sq. ft.
- Construction Materials:Frame
- Exterior Features:Deck - Composite, Deck - Exterior, Garden, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Schools
- High school:Rindge & Latin
- Elementary school:By Lottery
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,688,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,024.89
- Tax amount:$8,631 (2026)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range, Range Hood
- Laundry features:ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, In Unit, Washer Hookup
- Amenities:Cable Hookup, Closet, Finish - Sheetrock, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider
Parking
- Total parking spaces:1
- Parking description:Deeded, Off Street, On Street, Paved
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