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238 Columbia St

238 Columbia St, Cambridge, MA, 02139

YEAR BUILT

1904

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

649-1,176 sqft

Description

Artspace is a single-story condominium building originally built in 1904, located at 238 Columbia Street, Cambridge, MA, in the 02139 zip code. This historic property offers units configured with either 1 or 2 bedrooms. Despite its compact stature, Artspace provides key urban conveniences through its strategic location and available amenities. Residents can enjoy easy access to highways, simplifying daily commutes and travel. Public transportation options nearby enhance connectivity within the urban landscape. The property’s surrounding environment includes a dedicated garden area, offering a touch of tranquility and green space. Additionally, recreational opportunities are available with a park in close proximity. The neighborhood lacks a formal name, but nearby facilities such as houses of worship cater to diverse community needs. Beyond the building itself, the locale supports varied lifestyles, making it a flexible choice for different preferences. Artspace combines the charm of early 20th-century construction with essential modern amenities, providing a balanced urban living experience focused on accessibility and community integration.

Building ImageMLS ID #73360316
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238 Columbia St

238 Columbia St, Cambridge, MA, 02139

YEAR BUILT

1904

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

649-1,176 sqft

Description

Artspace is a single-story condominium building originally built in 1904, located at 238 Columbia Street, Cambridge, MA, in the 02139 zip code. This historic property offers units configured with either 1 or 2 bedrooms. Despite its compact stature, Artspace provides key urban conveniences through its strategic location and available amenities. Residents can enjoy easy access to highways, simplifying daily commutes and travel. Public transportation options nearby enhance connectivity within the urban landscape. The property’s surrounding environment includes a dedicated garden area, offering a touch of tranquility and green space. Additionally, recreational opportunities are available with a park in close proximity. The neighborhood lacks a formal name, but nearby facilities such as houses of worship cater to diverse community needs. Beyond the building itself, the locale supports varied lifestyles, making it a flexible choice for different preferences. Artspace combines the charm of early 20th-century construction with essential modern amenities, providing a balanced urban living experience focused on accessibility and community integration.

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Description

Artspace is a single-story condominium building originally built in 1904, located at 238 Columbia Street, Cambridge, MA, in the 02139 zip code. This historic property offers units configured with either 1 or 2 bedrooms. Despite its compact stature, Artspace provides key urban conveniences through its strategic location and available amenities. Residents can enjoy easy access to highways, simplifying daily commutes and travel. Public transportation options nearby enhance connectivity within the urban landscape. The property’s surrounding environment includes a dedicated garden area, offering a touch of tranquility and green space. Additionally, recreational opportunities are available with a park in close proximity. The neighborhood lacks a formal name, but nearby facilities such as houses of worship cater to diverse community needs. Beyond the building itself, the locale supports varied lifestyles, making it a flexible choice for different preferences. Artspace combines the charm of early 20th-century construction with essential modern amenities, providing a balanced urban living experience focused on accessibility and community integration.

238 Columbia St Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$502,401($522/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$509,901($529/Sqft.)
Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings2 Listed
Total sold2 Sold
Average Days on Market76 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$3 /monthly
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Market Stats

Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings2 Listed
Total sold2 Sold
Average Days on Market76 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$3 /monthly

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238 Columbia St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 2N2N1059111102025-08-04
MLS#: 73360316 		Closed$864,000
Unit 2N2N117611472019-01-14
MLS#: 72427476 		Closed$875,000
Unit 2W2W111521832017-06-20
MLS#: 72137214 		Closed$750,000
Unit 2N
2N

1 Beds

1 Baths

1059 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-08-04Closed$864,000
MLS#: 73360316
Days On Market110
Unit 2N
2N

1 Beds

1 Baths

1176 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2019-01-14Closed$875,000
MLS#: 72427476
Days On Market47
Unit 2W
2W

2 Beds

1 Baths

1115 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2017-06-20Closed$750,000
MLS#: 72137214
Days On Market83
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Amenities

Life at Artspace is made even sweeter thanks to its fantastic amenities. Imagine living just moments away from local parks where you can take a leisurely stroll or have a picnic on sunny afternoons. There’s also easy highway access, making your weekend getaways a breeze. Plus, public transportation options nearby help simplify your daily commutes. And if you're someone who values the community aspect, you'll appreciate the nearby house of worship and the welcoming garden area perfect for relaxation or social gatherings.

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Amenities Description

Life at Artspace is made even sweeter thanks to its fantastic amenities. Imagine living just moments away from local parks where you can take a leisurely stroll or have a picnic on sunny afternoons. There’s also easy highway access, making your weekend getaways a breeze. Plus, public transportation options nearby help simplify your daily commutes. And if you're someone who values the community aspect, you'll appreciate the nearby house of worship and the welcoming garden area perfect for relaxation or social gatherings.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Security System

Security System

Policies

While every building has its own set of rules, Artspace is generally quite welcoming. You can feel at ease knowing that there are no unusually restrictive policies that might detract from your enjoyment of condo living here.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
238 Columbia St$529/sqft.$3 /sqft.
238 Columbia$529/sqft.$3 /sqft.
14 Union St$923/sqft.$3 /sqft.
255 Broadway$964/sqft.$6 /sqft.
213 Harvard St$966/sqft.$3 /sqft.
150 Hampshire$731/sqft.$4 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 238 Columbia St.

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|0.07 miles away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|0.22 miles away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|0.31 miles away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|0.48 miles away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|0.48 miles away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|0.71 miles away
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Schools

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|Less than 1 Mile Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
290 Washington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Putnam Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
100 Putnam Ave|1.12 Miles Away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|1.13 Miles Away

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

C
Public|Grades 9–12
459 Broadway|1.15 Miles Away

St Pauls Choir School

--
Private|Grades 3–8
29 Mount Auburn St|1.28 Miles Away

Capuano Early Childhood Center

--
Public|Grades PK–KG
150 Glen St|1.44 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|1.48 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|1.64 Miles Away

Somerville High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
81 Highland Ave|1.69 Miles Away

E Somerville Community

C
Public|Grades KG–8
50 Cross St|1.75 Miles Away

Maria L. Baldwin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
85 Oxford St|1.85 Miles Away

Next Wave Junior High School

--
Public|Grades 7–8
8 Bonair St|1.86 Miles Away

Full Circle High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
11 Otis St|1.86 Miles Away

St Catherine of Genoa School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
192 Summer St|1.87 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.88 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.88 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|1.90 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.99 Miles Away

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|2.02 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|2.03 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

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Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|2.07 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|2.10 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|2.10 Miles Away

Winter Hill Community

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
115 Sycamore St|2.14 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|2.15 Miles Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|2.17 Miles Away

Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

--
Public|Grades 6–8
28 Walker St|2.25 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

--
Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|2.26 Miles Away

Graham and Parks

B
Public|Grades PK–5
44 Linnaean St|2.29 Miles Away

John F Kennedy

A
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Cherry St|2.29 Miles Away

Match Charter Public School

C
Public|Grades PK–12
1001 Commonwealth ...|2.30 Miles Away

Warren / Prescott K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
50 School St|2.40 Miles Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|2.61 Miles Away

Arthur D Healey

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Meacham St|2.67 Miles Away

Gardner Pilot Academy

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
30 Athol St|2.69 Miles Away

Charlestown High School

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
240 Medford St|2.70 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
115 Greenough St R...|2.70 Miles Away

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

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Private|Grades PK–12
80 Gerrys Landing ...|2.70 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

45 Beacon St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

0.83 miles away|16 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

0.83 miles away|16 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1 miles away|20 min walk

454 Broadway

1.1 miles away|22 min walk
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Transit

45 Beacon St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

0.83 miles away|16 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

0.83 miles away|16 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1 miles away|20 min walk

454 Broadway

1.1 miles away|22 min walk

51 Bow St

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

422 McGrath Hwy

1.33 miles away|26 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

75 Highland Ave opp Putnam St

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

594 Somerville Ave

1.62 miles away|32 min walk

16 Eliot St

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

125 Highland Ave

1.76 miles away|34 min walk

125 Western Ave

1.96 miles away|38 min walk

130 Western Ave

2.01 miles away|39 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

2.06 miles away|40 min walk

Amory Street

2.08 miles away|40 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

2.12 miles away|41 min walk

529 Main St

2.21 miles away|43 min walk

235 Highland Ave

2.21 miles away|43 min walk

Babcock Street - Harry Agganis Way Pleasant St

2.23 miles away|43 min walk

Babcock Street

2.27 miles away|44 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

2.28 miles away|44 min walk

Alford St @ Main St

2.28 miles away|44 min walk

263 Highland Ave

2.31 miles away|45 min walk

Babcock Street - Babcock St

2.32 miles away|45 min walk

Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage

2.36 miles away|46 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

2.4 miles away|46 min walk

Arlington - Public Garden

2.41 miles away|47 min walk

Arlington

2.41 miles away|47 min walk

1079 Commonwealth Ave

2.42 miles away|47 min walk

Back Bay - 167 Dartmouth St

2.43 miles away|47 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

2.44 miles away|47 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

2.44 miles away|47 min walk

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (Tracks 5 and 7)

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Transit

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (Tracks 5 and 7)

2.47 miles away|48 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.47 miles away|48 min walk

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (North)

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Transit

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (North)

2.48 miles away|48 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.48 miles away|48 min walk

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

2.49 miles away|48 min walk

Back Bay

2.49 miles away|48 min walk

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (South)

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Transit

Back Bay - Dartmouth St (South)

2.5 miles away|48 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.5 miles away|48 min walk

Back Bay - Garage

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Transit

Back Bay - Garage

2.51 miles away|49 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.51 miles away|49 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (North)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (North)

2.53 miles away|49 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.53 miles away|49 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (South)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (South)

2.54 miles away|49 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.54 miles away|49 min walk

Assembly - Revolution Dr

2.55 miles away|49 min walk

Assembly

2.55 miles away|49 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Columbus Ave

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Columbus Ave

2.59 miles away|50 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.59 miles away|50 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Tracks 1 and 3)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Tracks 1 and 3)

2.61 miles away|50 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.61 miles away|50 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Track 2)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St (Track 2)

2.61 miles away|50 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

2.61 miles away|50 min walk

Back Bay - Columbus Ave @ Dartmouth St

2.62 miles away|51 min walk

Assembly - Foley St

2.63 miles away|51 min walk

Arlington St @ Isabella St

2.68 miles away|52 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 238 Columbia St

The Port, located in Middlesex County, MA, is a dynamic district blending innovation and tradition. Known for its proximity to prestigious universities like MIT and Harvard, the area attracts a diverse community of students and professionals. Residents enjoy an array of amenities, including trendy cafes, eclectic eateries, and vibrant arts venues. Parks and recreational spaces offer tranquil retreats, while nearby Kendall Square is a tech hub with cutting-edge offerings. Convenient public transportation options, such as the MBTA Red Line, provide seamless connectivity to surrounding areas, making commuting hassle-free.

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Neighbourhood Description

The Port, located in Middlesex County, MA, is a dynamic district blending innovation and tradition. Known for its proximity to prestigious universities like MIT and Harvard, the area attracts a diverse community of students and professionals. Residents enjoy an array of amenities, including trendy cafes, eclectic eateries, and vibrant arts venues. Parks and recreational spaces offer tranquil retreats, while nearby Kendall Square is a tech hub with cutting-edge offerings. Convenient public transportation options, such as the MBTA Red Line, provide seamless connectivity to surrounding areas, making commuting hassle-free.

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238 Columbia St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

9.69%

15–29 Years

36.47%

30–44 Years

27.8%

45–59 Years

11.56%

60+ Years

14.49%

Commute

22.69%

Transit

21.85%

Walk

22.82%

Drive

9.43%

Bike

Housing Ownership

31.86%

Owner Occupied

68.14%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
24.24%
Multi Family
3.39%
Single Person
35.83%
Multi Person
64.17%

Average Income

Household:$9,956,383.39 /yr

Individual:$6,356,810.7 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree31.44%
High School College7.21%
Diploma2.17%
Post Graduate45.47%
Others13.71%
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Education

Diploma2.17%
Post Graduate45.47%
Others13.71%
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