30 Second St

$2,200,000
Price
5
Beds
2,602 Sq. Ft.
$846 / Sq. Ft.
2,602
Sq. Ft.
$846
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to the ultimate urban living experience w/ flexibility to suit your personal needs. This beautifully modernized 1840s brick townhouse combines historic details w/ flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyles. Spanning 4 levels, it features 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 full baths, a half-bath, 2 kitchens, and 4 dedicated off-street parking spaces. The two units offer versatility as a single-family home, multigenerational residence, care provider suite, live/work space, or dual investments. In vibrant...Welcome to the ultimate urban living experience w/ flexibility to suit your personal needs. This beautifully modernized 1840s brick townhouse combines historic details w/ flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyles. Spanning 4 levels, it features 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 full baths, a half-bath, 2 kitchens, and 4 dedicated off-street parking spaces. The two units offer versatility as a single-family home, multigenerational residence, care provider suite, live/work space, or dual investments. In vibrant East Cambridge, the home overlooks a curated garden park and is a short stroll to the Charles River’s scenic paths. The new Lechmere Green Line station, Cambridge Crossing shops, Galleria Mall, and countless restaurants are steps away. MIT, MGH, Beacon Hill, and Kendall Square’s world-class innovation and life sciences hub are all within easy reach. Quick driving access to Storrow Drive, Memorial Drive, and Route 93 further enhances convenience.

Listing Agents

  1. MonaLisa Team

    MonaLisa Team

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    monalisateam@compass.com

    P: (781)-915-7267

  2. Dave Wood

    Dave Wood

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    dave.wood@compass.com

    P: (617)-388-3054

Property Details for 30 Second Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
East Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-East Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 11/24/2025 03:06 AM

Property Details for 30 Second Street

StatusActive
MLS #73430892
Days on Market96
Taxes$10,936 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family
Year Built1839
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 30 Second Street

Stories5Residences2Year Built1839Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,602 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,782 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,871

Property Taxes

$911

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 30 Second Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 2602.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Varies per Unit
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: This home is legally 2 condominiums that are connected via an internal staircase from the Unit 1 kitchen.
Tax Information
  • Assessments: $1,722,200
  • Book: 00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
  • Total Living Levels: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Levels: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 3
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 0
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Property History for 30 Second Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 20, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73430892

$2,200,000
Nov 20, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73430880

$2,200,000
Oct 13, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73430892

$2,300,000
Oct 13, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73430880

$2,300,000
Sep 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73430880

$2,500,000
Sep 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73430892

$2,500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/20/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73430892

$2,200,000
11/20/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73430880

$2,200,000
10/13/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73430892

$2,300,000
10/13/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73430880

$2,300,000
09/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73430880

$2,500,000
09/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73430892

$2,500,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 30 Second Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,412 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,412 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt768 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,250 SqFtStyleGovernmental / Public UseYear Built1839ZoningC-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00018 L:00026Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 30 Second Street

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Kennedy-Longfellow School
PublicPK to 5

Cambridge Street Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Fletcher/Maynard Academy
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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30 Second Street is a multi-family home for sale in Cambridge, MA 02141. This property was listed for sale on September 15, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $2,200,000. This listing's school district is Cambridge School District. Nearby schools include Kennedy-Longfellow School, Cambridge Street Upper School and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. 30 Second Street is a 5-bed, 5-bath, 2,602 sqft multi-family home built in 1839.

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