GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER THE CAMBRIDGE MARKET!! Charming North Cambridge cottage-style single-family has a classic layout. Features include a lovely eat-in kitchen, built-in hutches in the dining room, hardwood floors, back deck overlooks a fenced yard ready for gardening. Easy access to the bike path, MBTA, Route 2,93 and 95. Minutes from Davis, Porter and Harvard Square. There have been some updates including a new hot water heater. Needs some structural work. PROPERTY BEING SOLD AS IS. This single family awaits a new owner's vision and updates! Showings begin at first open house on Saturday 3/18 from 12-1:30pm & Sunday 3/19 from 12-1:30pm. Offers if any to be reviewed on Tuesday 3/21 at 12:00pm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
1,691 sq ftLot Size
$1,011Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Shirley Chatelain• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham
Bought with Shirley Chatelain• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham
A dream cottage to make your own. Conveniently located between Davis Square and Porter Squares, this charming 2 bedroom + 2 studies, single family home has a classic layout. Features include 2 full baths, French doors in the living room, large windows, built-in hutches in the dining room and eat-in kitchen with pantry. There are wood floors, a private yard and back deck. Creative updates will make this home a treasure.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,534 (+6.5%)
$399,300 + $629,700
$1,029,000
2024
$6,135 (+8.6%)
$433,300 + $603,100
$1,036,400
2023
$5,648 (+20.3%)
$441,900 + $521,900
$963,800
2022
$4,696 (+4.1%)
$447,800 + $345,400
$793,200
2021
$4,509 (+5.8%)
$449,300 + $321,400
$770,700
2020
$4,261 (+8.4%)
$436,100 + $305,000
$741,100
2019
$3,930 (+17.3%)
$389,300 + $272,300
$661,600
2018
$3,351 (+2.8%)
$327,800 + $204,900
$532,700
2017
$3,260 (+2.7%)
$307,300 + $195,000
$502,300
2016
$3,173 (+0.8%)
$266,300 + $187,600
$453,900
2015
$3,147 (+1.2%)
$234,100 + $168,300
$402,400
2014
$3,109 (−4.7%)
$204,900 + $166,100
$371,000
2013
$3,261
$188,800 + $187,800
$376,600
2012
$3,261 (+3.9%)
$202,000 + $182,500
$384,500
2011
$3,138
$202,000 + $182,500
$384,500
2010
$3,138 (+8.1%)
$202,000 + $182,500
$384,500
2009
$2,902
$210,400 + $173,500
$383,900
Tax history for 119 Reed St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,534 (+6.5%)
$399,300 + $629,700
$1,029,000
2024
$6,135 (+8.6%)
$433,300 + $603,100
$1,036,400
2023
$5,648 (+20.3%)
$441,900 + $521,900
$963,800
2022
$4,696 (+4.1%)
$447,800 + $345,400
$793,200
2021
$4,509 (+5.8%)
$449,300 + $321,400
$770,700
2020
$4,261 (+8.4%)
$436,100 + $305,000
$741,100
2019
$3,930 (+17.3%)
$389,300 + $272,300
$661,600
2018
$3,351 (+2.8%)
$327,800 + $204,900
$532,700
2017
$3,260 (+2.7%)
$307,300 + $195,000
$502,300
2016
$3,173 (+0.8%)
$266,300 + $187,600
$453,900
2015
$3,147 (+1.2%)
$234,100 + $168,300
$402,400
2014
$3,109 (−4.7%)
$204,900 + $166,100
$371,000
2013
$3,261
$188,800 + $187,800
$376,600
2012
$3,261 (+3.9%)
$202,000 + $182,500
$384,500
2011
$3,138
$202,000 + $182,500
$384,500
2010
$3,138 (+8.1%)
$202,000 + $182,500
$384,500
2009
$2,902
$210,400 + $173,500
$383,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,742 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,136
Year built
1895
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3802329S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Mar 15, 2021 • Active
Building: alteration and addition
Remodel the kitchen and bathroom.
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Dec 5, 2019 • Final
Building: alteration and addition
Reinforce the structural framing of the building.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: On Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 80
Length: 8
Width: 10
Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Study
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,136
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
Lot Features: Level
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,172.76
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Harvey St to Reed St
UnparsedAddress: 119 Reed Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,136
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3802329S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peabody School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
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