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16 Chauncy St # 10, Cambridge MA 02138

$459,000

Estimated $3,097/month Calculator

Condo

0 Bedrooms

Baths

386

Total Parking: 0

Built in 1900

Nestled in Harvard Square, this historical studio is flooded with natural light and serene tree-top, courtyard views! The unit itself, not just the building, was the documented residence of Vladimir Nabokov during his tenure (1942-1948) as Research Fellow and Curator of Lepidoptera at Harvard. During his years living here, Nabokov stood at the intersection of literature, science, and scholarship. This unit remains linked to a remarkable period in twentieth-century literary and intellectual history. The elevator building is located on a one-way, picturesque residential side street. The renovated kitchen is thoughtfully planned for functionality, new stainless steel appliances, and a four-burner gas range. Additional features include a decorative fireplace, lots of convenient closets, and hardwood floors. An open-plan invites your ideas for multiple layouts! This professionally managed, nonsmoking building has handy common laundry facilities. Minutes away from the Red Line and Harvard.

This home has been viewed 26 times

Last Checked: June 16th, 2026 at 5:08am (Source: MLS PIN #73535016)

Air Conditioning

Waterview

Lead Paint Free

General Information for 16 Chauncy St # 10, Cambridge MA 02138

Listing ID73535016

Property TypeCondominium

Price459000 ($1189.12/SqFt)

Building Style2/3 Family

CityCambridge

CountyMiddlesex

Neighborhood(s)

Total Parking0

Unit Level2

Levels in Unit1

Year Built1900

Year Built SourceAppraiser

Year Built DetailsActual

Building Construction Status

ZoningC-2

Unit Features for 16 Chauncy St # 10, Cambridge MA 02138

Approximate Living Area Total386

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Rooms2

Bedrooms0

Primary En Suite BathroomYes

BasementFull

Cooling1, Split

LaundryArchway

Fireplaces

Outdoor SpaceNo

FlooringTile

Electric

AppliancesRange

Condo Association Features for 16 Chauncy St # 10, Cambridge MA 02138

Pet PolicyAllowed

Building ManagementDeveloper Advisory Board

Building Construction Status

Number of Units53

Year Built1900

Year Built DetailsActual

Year Built SourceAppraiser

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Parking Features

Building AmenitiesBeach Rights

Disclosures for 16 Chauncy St # 10, Cambridge MA 02138

Lead PaintNone

UFFI

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Living Area Disclosure

Building Area SourcePublic Records

Special Listing Conditions

ExclusionsBasement Fridge

Compensation Based On

Documents Available

Financial Information for 16 Chauncy St # 10, Cambridge MA 02138

Association Fee

Optional Fee0

Association Fee IncludesLandscaping

Optional Fee Includes

Association Fee FrequencyMonthly

Assessed Value$471,900

Real Estate Tax3222

Tax Year2026

Location Information for 16 Chauncy St # 10, Cambridge MA 02138

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Area Amenities

Contact Information for 16 Chauncy St # 10, Cambridge MA 02138

Agent

Name: Christopher Wolf

Office

Name: Compass

Phone: 617-303-0067

Payment Calculator

, Interest

Property Taxes 268.5

Principal & Interest 2828.21

HOA Dues

Term

Interest

Home Price

Down Payment

Exclusive Listing Agent

Compass

Christopher Wolf

Agent Phone

Office Phone

(617) 303-0067

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