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153 River Street

Cambridge, MA 02139

3 beds
2 baths
1,885 sqft
4,617 sqft lot
$1,061 per sqft
1873 build
– on site

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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.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Sandrine Deschaux / RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 5, 2025 •

MLS# 73341727 —

The Building

Year Built:

1873
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Victorian
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Interior Entry
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Porch
Window Features:

Insulated Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Building Area Total:

1885
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

8
Interior Features:

Entrance Foyer
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Wood, Pantry, Countertops - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access
Family Room Level:

First
Family Room Features:

Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Laundry Features:

Bathroom - Full

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1885
Living Area Source:

Public Record

Location

Directions:

Corner with Jay Street
Latitude:

42.363816
Longitude:

-71.109533

The Property

Parcel Number:

407964
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.11
Lot Size SqFt:

4617
Lot Size Acres:

0.11
Zoning:

9999
Waterview:

No
Exclusions:

None
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

Beach Front
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

25
Tax Book Number:

9999
Tax Annual Amount:

6396.77
Tax Assessed Value:

1480200

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Third
Bedroom 3 Features:

Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s)

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet, Flooring - Wood

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Hot Water
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Ductless
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public
Green Energy Efficient:

Thermostat
Green Energy Generation:

Solar

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

1
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Detached
Covered Spaces:

1
Open Parking:

true

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Utility Costs

$306/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/5/25 May 5, 2025	Sold	MLSPIN	$2,000,000	13.1%
3/12/25 Mar 12, 2025	Pending	MLSPIN	$1,769,000
3/11/25 Mar 11, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$1,769,000

House Sold on 5/5/2025

$2,000,000

Listing provided by broker:

Sandrine Deschaux

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

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153 River Street

Cambridge, MA 02139