Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds3,568 sqft
71-73 Porter Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.07 acresLot Size
1899Year Built
$490/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nestled in Cambridge's northern section, this multi-family home comprises 3 units with 14 rooms and off-street parking for 2-3 cars, conveniently located near Porter Square and Somerville. Access to Massachusetts Avenue and Route 2A is effortless. The neighborhood offers proximity to Porter Square Alewife Parkway, MBTA, schools, and recreational facilities. Positioned near Massachusetts Ave and Porter Rd, 3568 sq ft of living space, offering endless potential. First and second-floor units can be...Nestled in Cambridge's northern section, this multi-family home comprises 3 units with 14 rooms and off-street parking for 2-3 cars, conveniently located near Porter Square and Somerville. Access to Massachusetts Avenue and Route 2A is effortless. The neighborhood offers proximity to Porter Square Alewife Parkway, MBTA, schools, and recreational facilities. Positioned near Massachusetts Ave and Porter Rd, 3568 sq ft of living space, offering endless potential. First and second-floor units can be converted into 3-bedroom residences, showcasing its versatility. With abundant character and charm, it's a canvas for creative minds. Boasting a WalkScore of 96, residents enjoy quick access to Porter Square/Redline T, shopping, restaurants and more. Conveniently close to parks and 1.5 miles from Harvard Square, it's ideal for savvy investors or owner-occupants seeking condo development opportunities. Showings begin Monday, 2/19, 4-6 PM, continuing Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Sold By Real Broker MA, LLC, The Shorey Realty Group

    • Listed by: Jody Landry • Keller Williams Gateway Realty
    Listing closed: 03/15/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73203015

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    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $1,830,000

    Avg days on market

    25

    Sale-to-list ratio

    99.4%

    Cambridge, MA

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    30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $9,342

    Property Taxes

    $778

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    Property Information for 71-73 Porter Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $9,332 / year
    • MLS Type: Multi-family
    • Town: Cambridge
    • Area: MA-Cambridge
    • Garage Spaces: 0
    • Parking Spaces Total: 3
    Building Information
    • Stories: 6
    • Residences: 3
    • Year Built: 1899
    • Lot Size: 0.07 AC / 3,079 SF
    General Details
    Property Details
    • Building Area Units: Square Feet
    • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
    • Current Financing: Conv. ARM
    • Living Area: 3568.0
    • Color: Beige
    • SqFt with Basement: No
    • Total Units: 3
    • Waterfront: No
    • Water View: No
    • Year Built Details: Approximate
    • Year Built Source: Public Records
    Features
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
    • Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
    • Num of Baths: 3.0
    • Num of Full Baths: 3
    • Num of Half Baths: 0
    • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
    • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
    • FireplaceYN: No
    • Fireplaces: 0
    • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Interior Features: Storage, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
    • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
    • SpaYN: No
    Exterior Features
    • Construction: Frame
    • Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Rain Gutters
    • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Covered Patio/Deck
    • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
    • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
    • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered
    • Roof Material: Shingle
    Parking Features
    • Covered Spaces: .00
    • Garage: No
    • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
    • Open Parking: Yes
    • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
    • Parking Features: Off-Street
    Utilities
    • Cooling: None
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Other
    • Heating: Yes
    • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
    • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
    • Water: Public
    Property Information
    Property Info
    • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
    • WARRANTY: No
    • Lot Size Units: Acres
    • Road Frontage Type: Public
    • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
    • Road Surface Type: Paved
    Tax Information
    • Tax ID: M:00178 L:00063,412378
    • Assessments: $1,576,300
    • Book: 60499
    • Lot: 63
    • Map: 178
    • Tax Year: 2024
    • Zoning: B
    Building / Association Information
    Living Characteristics
    • Beds Total: 6
    • Total Living Levels: 6
    Other Building Characteristics
    • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
    • Foundation Area: 1392.0
    • Heat Units: 2
    Complex & Association Information
    • Adult Community: No
    Unit Information
    Unit 1 Description
    • Floor U1: 1
    • Lease U1: N
    • Levels U1: 1
    Unit 2 Description
    • Floor U2: 2
    • Lease U2: N
    • Levels U2: 1
    Unit 3 Description
    • Floor U3: 3
    • Levels U3: 1
    Rental Info
    Rental Info
    • Total Actual Rent: $.00
    Market and Agent Information
    Sale Info
    • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
    • Other Agent Compensation: 1

    Property History for 71-73 Porter Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Mar 15, 2024

    Sold

    MLS PIN #73203015

    $1,750,000—
    Mar 15, 2024

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4985664

    $1,750,000—
    Feb 22, 2024

    Under Agreement

    MLS PIN #73203015

    —
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    03/15/2024

    Sold

    MLS PIN #73203015

    $1,750,000
    03/15/2024

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4985664

    $1,750,000
    02/22/2024

    Under Agreement

    MLS PIN #73203015

    —

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

    Public Records for 71-73 Porter Road

    Taxable ValueLand$663,000Additions$913,300Total$1,576,300
    Tax Record2024$9,332 ($778 / month)
    Home Facts
    Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,568 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,568 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,436 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,079 SqFtStyleTriplexYear Built1899ZoningBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00178 L:00063

    Schools near 71-73 Porter Road

    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
    Peabody School
    PublicPK to 5

    Rindge Avenue Upper School
    Public6 to 8

    Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
    Public9 to 12

    Graham and Parks School
    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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 71-73 Porter Road, Cambridge, MA 02140
    $1,750,000
    6
    3,568
    3,079
    –
    –
    3.5
    3,568
    3,079
    $320,000
    2
    1
    925
    –
    $1,325,000
    3
    1,598
    –
    $1,325,000
    –
    4
    2,322
    2,036
    $1,200,000
    2
    1,486
    –

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