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18 Jay St

Cambridge, MA 02139

2 beds
2 baths
1,024 sqft
938 sqft lot
$1,113 per sqft
1985 build
– on site

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.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Montivista Real Estate Group / eXp Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 10, 2025 •

MLS# 73383634 —

The Building

Year Built:

1985
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Contemporary
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Deck
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Levels:

Multi/Split
Building Area Total:

1024
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

4
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Open Floorplan
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

false
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1024
Living Area Source:

Public Record

Location

Directions:

Take River St to Jay St in Cambridge
Latitude:

42.364609
Longitude:

-71.109693

The Property

Parcel Number:

408034
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

true
Lot Features:

Other
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.02
Lot Size SqFt:

938
Lot Size Acres:

0.02
Zoning:

101
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

71026
Tax Annual Amount:

6101.55
Tax Assessed Value:

935800

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood

Baths

Total Baths:

1.5
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Carport:

false
Parking Features:

Attached
Covered Spaces:

1
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,140,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$6,104
Taxes	$508
Insurance	$313
Utilities	$203 See report
Total	$7,128/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/2/25 Jun 2, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$1,140,000	24.5% (3.5% / YR)
5/18/18 May 18, 2018		MLSPIN	$916,000	213.7% (12.4% / YR)
2/27/01 Feb 27, 2001		MLSPIN	$292,000	77.0% (20.2% / YR)

52% of nearby similar homes sold for over asking price

Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $123k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $423k over asking price.

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This house located in Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 is currently for sale for $1,140,000. 18 Jay St is a 1,024 square foot house with 2 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 14 days. 18 Jay St is in the Riverside neighborhood of Cambridge and has a WalkScore® of 95, making it a walker’s paradise. This house is in the attendance area of High School Program Extension.

Listing Courtesy of: MLSPIN and eXp Realty.

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