• $459,000List Price
  • 1Bathrooms
  • 1900Year Built
  • 386Square Feet

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.

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Basic Information

  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom1
  • Parcel Number 5205652
  • Unit Number10

Building

  • BasementN
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Entry Level 2
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • Rooms2
  • Stories1
  • Year Built1900
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Appraiser

Amenities

  • Appliances IncludedRange, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Association Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s)
  • Other AmenitiesFireplace, Garden

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $471,900
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$3,222

Basic Information

  • List Price$459,000
  • MLS Number73535016
  • Modification Date06/12/2026
  • Property SubTypeCondominium

Interior

  • Flooring Hardwood

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Fencing Fenced

Property Information

  • Square Feet386
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 386
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Property Attached YN Yes
  • Structure Type Garden, Mid-Rise

Parking

  • Parking Spaces

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 1
  • Full Bath1

Location

  • Address16 Chauncy Street
  • Building Number16
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetChauncy Street
  • TownCambridge
  • Zip02138

Utilities

  • Cooling Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Steam
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Other

  • Association Fee $580
  • Association Fee Frequency Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes
    • Heat
    • Insurance
    • Maintenance Grounds
    • Sewer
    • Snow Removal
    • Water
  • Date Listed06/12/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • Other Equipment Intercom

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Listed by Christopher Wolf of Compass

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