10 Howland Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

$1,999,000
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,974 Sq. Ft.
$1,013 / Sq. Ft.
1,974
Sq. Ft.
$1,013
per Sq. Ft.

Description

10 Howland Street is a charming slice of old-school Cambridge, currently used as a two-family with great potential as a single, or an owner/rental property. On a picturesque block with a delightful mix of structures, it sits on a 4,900 square-foot lot with mature plantings, raised beds, and a patio. A separate rear entrance leads to the first-floor studio unit, rented out for as much as $3,000 a month on Airbnb, with a kitchen, bathroom with walk-in shower, and bedroom. Out front, the classic covered...10 Howland Street is a charming slice of old-school Cambridge, currently used as a two-family with great potential as a single, or an owner/rental property. On a picturesque block with a delightful mix of structures, it sits on a 4,900 square-foot lot with mature plantings, raised beds, and a patio. A separate rear entrance leads to the first-floor studio unit, rented out for as much as $3,000 a month on Airbnb, with a kitchen, bathroom with walk-in shower, and bedroom. Out front, the classic covered porch opens to an entry hall and first-floor study, which go with the upstairs residence–an open-plan kitchen/dining room, living room, study, and full bath, and two bedrooms on the top floor. A private deck sits just off the dining room, perfect for al fresco meals or morning coffee. The property has been well-maintained, with recent roof replacement (2023) and new boiler (2021) and hot water heater (2020). Also listed as a two-family-- see MLS 73228335. Offers due 1PM Tuesday, April 30.

Listing Agent

  1. Bigelow/Irving

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Property Details for 10 Howland Street

Town
Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/30/2024 08:44 PM

Property Details for 10 Howland Street

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73228334
Days on Market6
Taxes$10,882 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1894
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 10 Howland Street

Stories-Year Built1894Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,900 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,816 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,909

Property Taxes

$907

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 10 Howland Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 1974.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Wet bar, Media Room, Foyer, Study
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Cedar Closet(s),Closet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Skylight,Closet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Slider,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Level: Main,Second
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Level: Main,Second
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Single zone heat; leased through the end of June; Buyers shall conduct their own due diligence and not rely on anything stated in MLS to determine the use or zoning classifications or possibilities for the property. Harvard has right of first refusal
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 409872
  • Assessments: $1,787,700
  • Block: 149
  • Book: 76985
  • Lot: 33
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: C-1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 10 Howland Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 10 Howland Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,276,300Additions$511,400Total$1,787,700
Tax Record2024$10,583 ($882 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,974 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,974 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt700 SqFtStories3Lot Size4,900 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1894ZoningC-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00149 L:00033

Schools near 10 Howland 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
Maria L. Baldwin School
PublicPK to 5

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Graham and Parks School
PublicPK to 5

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