159 Allston St, Unit 3

1,281 Sq. Ft.
$42 / Sq. Ft.
1,281
Sq. Ft.
$42
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The owners of this new construction (2022) house care deeply about the environment so when it was time to build they erected the first Certified Passive House in Cambridge. This dog-friendly 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit is the third floor of a three-unit building and features an open plan living room/dining room, leading to a kitchen with bar seating, Corian countertops, stainless steel, energy-efficient appliances, including an induction range. With high ceilings and huge windows all around, the unit...The owners of this new construction (2022) house care deeply about the environment so when it was time to build they erected the first Certified Passive House in Cambridge. This dog-friendly 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit is the third floor of a three-unit building and features an open plan living room/dining room, leading to a kitchen with bar seating, Corian countertops, stainless steel, energy-efficient appliances, including an induction range. With high ceilings and huge windows all around, the unit is flooded with light. It has plenty of closet space plus private storage in the basement. The in-unit laundry and private parking for one car, plus easy on-street parking, are a plus, as is plug-in for EV. Amazing location, with easy access to the Central Square MBTA station, Harvard and Kendall Squares, MIT, BU, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and the many great restaurants in Central Square. Close to the Charles River, where you can bike, walk, or sunbathe. Lease until July 31, 2027.
  1. Listed by Ellen G. Friedman • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Property Details for 159 Allston Street, Unit 3

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Cambridgeport
Area
MA-Cambridge-Cambridgeport, MA-Cambridge
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
LISTING UPDATED: 01/23/2026 06:47 PM

Property Details for 159 Allston Street, Unit 3

StatusNew
MLS #73471450
Days on Market3
Rental Incentives-
Available Date03/01/2026
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeRental / Apartment
Year Built2022
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Ellen G. Friedman
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Building Information for 159 Allston Street, Unit 3

Building/Complex159 Allston StFloor-Stories-Residences-Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsYes w/ RestrictionsYear Built2022Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,094 SF

Property Information for 159 Allston Street, Unit 3

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 1281.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens, Drought Tolerant/Water Conserving Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Patio, Drought Tolerant/Water Conserving Landscaping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront Features: 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green WaterC onservation: Water-Smart Landscaping
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Only dogs allowed; no cats. Breed limitations because of landlord's insurance. First lease is for 17 months. starting on March 1,2026 and ending on July 31,2027.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 404278
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Income / Expenses
  • Insurance Required: Yes
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 3
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Availability Date: 03-01-2026
  • Available Now: No

Property History for 159 Allston Street, Unit 3

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73471450

$4,500—
May 20, 2023

Rented

MLS PIN #73108261

$4,500—
May 10, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73108261

—
May 6, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73108261

$4,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73471450

$4,500
05/20/2023

Rented

MLS PIN #73108261

$4,500
05/10/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73108261

—
05/06/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73108261

$4,500

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Schools near 159 Allston Street, Unit 3

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
The Amigos School
PublicPK to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Morse School
PublicPK to 5

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

159 Allston Street, Unit 3 is available for rent in Cambridge, MA 02139. This property was listed on January 23, 2026 by Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, it's currently listed at $4,500. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last rented on May 20, 2023. This listing's school district is Cambridge School District. Nearby schools include The Amigos School, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School and Morse School. 159 Allston Street, Unit 3 is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,281 sqft a property built in 2022.

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Ellen G. Friedman

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