When was property at 18 Jay Street built and last sold?

The property at 18 Jay Street was built in 1985 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $916,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 18 Jay Street is $1,098,979.

What are some comparable homes to 18 Jay Street?

There are currently no comparable homes to 18 Jay Street.

Cambridge

02139

Riverside

18 Jay St.

$916,000

● House - Off Market

18 Jay St.

Cambridge, MA 02139

2 Beds

1 Bath, 1 Half Bath

1,024 Ft²

$1,184,862

RealtyHop Estimate

48.29%

Since Jun 1, 2018

MA-Boston

Primary Model

About This Property

Rare offering. Attached single family with a direct access garage parking space located on a quiet side street in the desirable Riverside neighborhood. This well-maintained townhouse style home offers a kitchen with cherry cabinets and granite counter tops. Open living/kitchen area with half bath and french doors leading to a private custom built deck with a relaxing hot tub. Two good-sized bedrooms with spacious closets, tiled full bath and linen closet on 2nd level. Other features include beautiful mahogany floors throughout, central A/C, ceiling fans, whole-house water filter, heated driveway, new hot water heater (2017), laundry and additional storage in basement. No condo association, no condo fees. Just a few short blocks to all that dynamic Central Square has to offer! Great restaurants, shops, entertainment, and Redline. Convenient to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Harvard and MIT. Easy access to the Mass Pike and Boston. An ideal urban retreat!

Unit Size

1,024 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.02 acres

Price per sqft

$780

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$322

HOA Dues

Year Built

1985

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #72310397)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Sep 2, 2025	No longer available	-
No longer available
Jun 30, 2025	Withdrawn	-
Withdrawn
Jun 2, 2025	Listed by eXp Realty	$1,140,000
Listed by eXp Realty

	Beautifully updated attached single-family in Cambridge’s sought-after Riverside neighborhood with no HOA! A rare private yard and an attached garage add both convenience and value. The interior has been well maintained and enhanced over the years, making it truly move-in ready. This bright, open-concept home offers three levels of space with new recessed lighting, a new hot water tank, Updated front and back stairs, new railings, and a refreshed deck. Currently offering two bedrooms, it has excellent potential to finish the basement/garage-Ideal for future resale or rental flexibility. Enjoy unbeatable location perks: just 0.4 miles to Central Square and the Red Line, minutes to Harvard, MIT, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and the Charles River. Whether you’re a homeowner or investor, this property offers the perfect blend of charm, access, and long-term potential.
May 18, 2018	Sold	Premium
Sold
Apr 17, 2018	Listed by RE/MAX Destiny	$799,000
Listed by RE/MAX Destiny
Feb 27, 2001	Sold	Premium
Sold
Nov 30, 2000	Listed by RE/MAX Destiny	$310,000
Listed by RE/MAX Destiny
May 8, 1997	Sold	Premium
Sold
Nov 14, 1996	Listed	$179,000
Listed

	FEE SIMPLE TOWNHOUSE REFURBISHED (11/96) W/ COOK'S DE- LIGHT KIT. NEW CARPET THRUOUT & MBR AND 1ST FL PAINTED EASY WALK TO EVERYTHING SIGNIFICANT-"THE SQUARE", HARV ARD, "B" SCHOOL, RIVER, RED LINE, EVEN MIT. GREAT BUY- COMPARABLE TO

Property Highlights

Garage

Parking Available

Air Conditioning

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1985

Effective Year Built: 1985
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 4
Bedroom Count: 2
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Building Condition: 2
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 3
Building Style: 16
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: 224
Garage Type: 18
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 938

Total Building Area: 1,024
Gross Building Area: 1,592
Building Area: 1,024
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 13

Heating: 10
Heated Square Feet: 1,024
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Land Acres: 0000000022
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

School District Name: Cambridge School District

Census Tract: 359400

Zoning

Zoning: C-1

Geography

Parcel: CAMB M:00125 L:00120

Lot: 120
Municipality: CAMBRIDGE
Latitude: 42.3646
Longitude: -71.1097

Address

Full Address: 18 Jay St

Address - House Number: 18
Address - Street Name: Jay
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: MA
City Name: Cambridge
Carrier Code: C028
4-Digit Zip Code: 3705
Zip Code: 02139

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2024

Tax Amount: $576,100

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1569

Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
Confidence Score: 80
Final Value: 1,197,284
High Value: 1,385,144
Low Value: 1,009,423

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2024

Assessed Total Value: $973,200
Assessed Land Value: $598,600
Assessed Improvements Value: $374,600

Sales

Current Sale Recording Date: May 18, 2018

Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: O
Current Sale Input Document Number: 69902
Previous Sale Recording Date: Feb 27, 2001
Previous Sale Amount: $292,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 27

Previous Mortgages

Previous Mortgage Lender:

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Previous Mortgage Transaction Date:

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Previous Mortgage Loan Amount:

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Previous Mortgage Term:

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$965,000

Sale Price/ft²

$911

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2085 ft²

Average Home Age

95.1 years

Currently For Sale

15 Listings

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

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Last Updated: 4 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 72310397

18 Jay St.

About This Property

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