This classic Greek Revival gem is, south facing, light filled and sits on an oversized lot with a garage. It has been lovingly owned by the same family for 55+ years. With all the hallmarks to, again, be a superb “dream” dwelling it awaits the next transformation to create your perfect home! Set back from the street, enjoy evenings on the front porch in a great neighborhood where everyone knows your name or retreat to the large rear yard and patios for summer entertaining. All of the 8 rooms are well proportioned and spacious with good ceiling height and excellent closet space. The eat-in kitchen features natural gas for cooking and laundry hookups. A commuters’ dream the BikeScore is 90 and the WalkScore 79, additionally it offers easy access to routes 2,128 and 93. This revered location is less than a mile from both Porter and Davis Squares as well as the Alewife T station. Savvy buyers take notice - revive this ‘diamond in the rough’ and create your own vision of perfection.
Single-familyProperty Type
1851Year Built
6,756 sq ftLot Size
$2,226Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Laura Palumbo-Hanson• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Massachusetts Avenue or Sherman Street to 121 Rindge Avenue
UnparsedAddress: 121 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge MA 02140
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,903
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1851
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 755053S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peabody School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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