A Gardeners Delight! Nestled among the trees, this charming light filled Cape has been lovingly restored by MIT/Harvard architecture professors. Features of this modern 3 bed 2 bath home include a large eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances and Italian tile floors, a spacious living room with adjacent deck, a self-contained bed/bath on the lower level- perfect for an au pair, and a separate laundry/utility/storage room. All in close proximity to Charles/MIT/Harvard/MGH/Kendall Sq/Cambridgesid
VERY SUNNY TWO-LEVEL COTTAGE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN EAST CAMBRIDGE. COMPLETELY RENOVATED TEN YEARS AGO. MANY OPEN WOODEN BEAMS. NICE WOODWORK. SKYLIGHT. EAT-IN KITCHEN. THIS WELL-PRICED SINGLE IS AN IDEAL ALTERNATIVE TO CONDO OWNSHIP.
Public Records
Apr 27, 1989
Sold
$78,500
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,372 (+4.7%)
$579,100 + $581,900
$1,161,000
2024
$7,038 (+10.0%)
$628,800 + $560,100
$1,188,900
2023
$6,396 (+2.4%)
$600,300 + $491,100
$1,091,400
2022
$6,244 (+4.0%)
$611,400 + $443,400
$1,054,800
2021
$6,005 (+2.0%)
$599,900 + $426,600
$1,026,500
2020
$5,889 (+0.4%)
$605,600 + $418,500
$1,024,100
2019
$5,867 (+10.4%)
$594,000 + $393,700
$987,700
2018
$5,314 (+3.3%)
$492,600 + $352,300
$844,900
2017
$5,145 (+9.5%)
$440,400 + $352,400
$792,800
2016
$4,698 (+2.6%)
$344,800 + $327,300
$672,100
2015
$4,577 (+12.0%)
$295,500 + $289,800
$585,300
2014
$4,085 (+2.9%)
$228,900 + $258,600
$487,500
2013
$3,971 (−1.0%)
$197,000 + $261,500
$458,500
2012
$4,013 (+3.9%)
$211,700 + $261,500
$473,200
2011
$3,861
$211,700 + $261,500
$473,200
2010
$3,861 (+4.9%)
$211,700 + $261,500
$473,200
2009
$3,682
$221,200 + $265,800
$487,000
Tax history for 125.5 Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,372 (+4.7%)
$579,100 + $581,900
$1,161,000
2024
$7,038 (+10.0%)
$628,800 + $560,100
$1,188,900
2023
$6,396 (+2.4%)
$600,300 + $491,100
$1,091,400
2022
$6,244 (+4.0%)
$611,400 + $443,400
$1,054,800
2021
$6,005 (+2.0%)
$599,900 + $426,600
$1,026,500
2020
$5,889 (+0.4%)
$605,600 + $418,500
$1,024,100
2019
$5,867 (+10.4%)
$594,000 + $393,700
$987,700
2018
$5,314 (+3.3%)
$492,600 + $352,300
$844,900
2017
$5,145 (+9.5%)
$440,400 + $352,400
$792,800
2016
$4,698 (+2.6%)
$344,800 + $327,300
$672,100
2015
$4,577 (+12.0%)
$295,500 + $289,800
$585,300
2014
$4,085 (+2.9%)
$228,900 + $258,600
$487,500
2013
$3,971 (−1.0%)
$197,000 + $261,500
$458,500
2012
$4,013 (+3.9%)
$211,700 + $261,500
$473,200
2011
$3,861
$211,700 + $261,500
$473,200
2010
$3,861 (+4.9%)
$211,700 + $261,500
$473,200
2009
$3,682
$221,200 + $265,800
$487,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,742 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,293
Year built
1854
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
2591481S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Finished
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,200
Foundation Area: 561
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio - Enclosed
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,848
Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Between 5th and 6th streets.
UnparsedAddress: 125.5 Spring St, Cambridge MA 02141
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,293
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1854
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2591481S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Kennedy-Longfellow School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Vassal Lane Upper School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
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