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Blocks from , 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— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Kendall/MIT

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Kendall/MIT — MBTA stop.

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Key details

  • 1,647 sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1873 built
  • $1,024 / sq ft
  • HOA b
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠9⁠1⁠0⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
299 Columbia
Unit
299
Town
Cambridge, MA
ZIP
02139
Deed (Bk/Pg)
69629 / 104

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Neighborhood: Cambridge

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.