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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,769,000
MLS #:
73341727
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Address:
153 River Street
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
Cambridgeport
City:
Cambridge
Listed Date:
Mar 5, 2025
State:
MA
Finished Sq Ft:
1,885
Total Sq Ft:
1,885
ZIP:
02139
Lot Size:
4,617 sqft / 0.11 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1873
Schools
Interior
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Ductless
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Wood, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring – Wood
Heating
Hot Water, Natural Gas, Pellet Stove, Ductless
Laundry Features
Bathroom – Full, Second Floor
Exterior
Architectural Style
Victorian
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Public School, T- Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck – Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden
Parking Features
Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway
Parking Spots
2
Roof
Shingle, Other
Financial
Tax Year
25
Taxes
$6,397
Map
Community
- Address153 River Street Cambridge MA
- CityCambridge
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02139
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153 River Street
Cambridge, MA
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