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Cambridge,MA 02139
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,406 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,056
Subdivision Riverside
MLS Listing ID 73431636
Style Cottage,Other (See Remarks)
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1868
Annual Tax Amount $6,592
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 1,742 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
A Provincetown poet's cottage in the heart of Riverside. Though modest in scale, this 1868 clapboard single-family lives larger than its footprint, with light, views, and thoughtful details. The front porch—with its swing, broad enough for books and conversation—sets a welcoming tone and opens to a living room with exposed beams, hardwood floors, and a fine Danish wood stove. A full eat-in kitchen with writing nook, wine fridge, and custom barnwood cabinetry anchors the home. Each of the two baths offers character: a full main-floor bath with walk-in shower, and upstairs, a luminous bath with glass-enclosed shower and clawfoot tub. Three open exposures—one overlooking the leafy pocket park across the street—offer long views and a sense of space and calm. A dry, full-height basement with laundry, workbench, and storage extends the living space. With two-car parking, plus Riverside's tree-lined streets between Harvard, Central, and the Charles River, this cottage is a rare find.
Location
State MA
County Middlesex
Area Riverside
Zoning C-1
Rooms
Kitchen Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller
Interior
Heating Central,Forced Air,Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile,Concrete,Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Washer Hookup,Sink,In Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch,Rain Gutters
Community Features Public Transportation,Shopping,Pool,Tennis Court(s),Park,Highway Access,Private School,Public School,T-Station,University
Utilities Available for Gas Range,for Gas Oven,for Gas Dryer,Washer Hookup
Roof Type Shingle
Building
Lot Description Easements,Level
Foundation Stone,Brick/Mortar
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Schools
Elementary Schools Lottery
Middle Schools Lottery
High Schools Crls
Others
Acceptable Financing Contract
Listing Terms Contract
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