Property Details
Basic Information
- Property Name: 299-301 Columbia Street
- Property SubType: Condominium
- Property Style: Other (See Remarks)
- MLS Number: 73529101
- Mls Status: New
- List Price: $1,688,000
- Date Listed: 06/03/2026
- Virtual Tour: Virtual Tour, Website
- Description: 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.
Building
- Square Feet: 1,647
- Year Built: 1873
- Zoning: res
- Stories: 3
- Rooms: 5
- Roof: Shingle
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Neighborhood: Kendall Square
- Subdivision: Kendall Square
- Town: Cambridge
Finance
- Taxes: $8,631
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedroom 2: Second,10.1 x 11.4
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full Baths: 2
- Half Baths: 2
Basement
- Basement: Y
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Appliances Included: 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
Community
Schools
- Elementary School: By Lottery
- High School: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Amenities
- Amenities: 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
- Other Amenities: Garden, Golf, Tennis