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Cambridge 02139 Riverside
153 River Street
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Sold on May 5, 2025

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Photo of 153 River Street
Photo of 153 River Street
$2,000,000
● House - Off Market

153 River Street

Cambridge, MA 02139
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,885 Ft²
$9,220
Est. Monthly
2.69%
Cap Rate

About This Property

Cambridgeport - This light-filled c.1873 historic single family home sits on a picturesque and sunny corner lot with a large tree-filled yard with spring flowers, shrubs, a noteworthy old-growth Chinese Elm tree and a detached garage/shop, accessible from Jay Street. This enchanting Victorian house retains the character of its era with an original staircase, a bay-windowed front living room and a dining room with a classic covered porch. Reimagined in the late nineties, the delightful 2-story family room in the back surprises you with skylights, gas fireplace, 3-glass door to a platform deck and a cheerful handcrafted kitchen with an old-style pantry. The 2nd floor has 2 bed, 1 w-i-c, 1 large 4-piece bath, and the gut rehab 3rd floor under vaulted ceilings adds a 3rd bedroom with skylights. This loved house with solar panels, waterproofed basement, newer windows, and updated systems awaits your input to make it yours. Walk to Central, Kendall, Harvard squares and the Charles River.
Unit Size
1,885 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.11 acres
Price per sqft
$938
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$533
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1873

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Based on our analysis, the cap rate of this property is 1.25%. A negative cap rate indicates that the property might not be feasible as an income-producing asset. The median cap rate for a near zip code 11238 is 4.23%.

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Last updated: 2 years ago (MLSPIN #73341727)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
May 5, 2025 Sold
Premium
Sold
Mar 12, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Mar 5, 2025 Listed $1,769,000
Listed
Mar 27, 1998 Sold
Premium
Sold
Mar 22, 1996 Sold
Premium
Sold

Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1873
  • Effective Year Built: 1873
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 15
  • Building Style: 5
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 924
  • Garage Type: 18
  • Parking Space Count: 3
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,617
  • Total Building Area: 1,885
  • Gross Building Area: 3,435
  • Building Area: 1,885
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 16
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,885
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000106
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Cambridge School District
  • Census Tract: 359400

Zoning

  • Zoning: BA-3

Geography

  • Parcel: CAMB M:00125 L:00034
  • Lot: 34
  • Municipality: CAMBRIDGE
  • Latitude: 42.3638
  • Longitude: -71.1095

    Address

  • Full Address: 153 River St
  • Address - House Number: 153
  • Address - Street Name: River
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Cambridge
  • Carrier Code: C011
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3802
  • Zip Code: 02139

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $883,100

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2047
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 72
  • Final Value: 1,148,530
  • High Value: 1,383,717
  • Low Value: 913,344

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,491,800
  • Assessed Land Value: $913,000
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $578,800

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Mar 27, 1998
  • Current Sale Price:
    Premium
  • Current Sale Document Type: 48
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Mar 22, 1996
  • Previous Sale Amount: $180,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 43
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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$965,000

Sale Price/ft²

$908

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

56

Average Home Size

1990 ft²

Average Home Age

94.2 years

Currently For Sale

17 Listings
Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 974 ft²
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Last Updated: 2 years ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 73341727

Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 153 River Street built and last sold?
The property at 153 River Street was built in 1873 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $335,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 153 River Street is $1,791,143.
What are some comparable homes to 153 River Street?
There are currently no comparable homes to 153 River Street.
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