Diamond in the rough. Amazing opportunity in super hot Central/Inman Square with very rare, 4 garage parking spots. Easy access to Harvard and MIT, Whole Foods, Lamplighter Brewery, shops, and restaurants. Needs cash or rehab loan. Kitchens and baths have been gutted and rough plumbed. Could be turn into a beautiful single family or potentially 2 condo units. Building has 2 gas meters and 2 electric meters. Seller prefers quick closing. Buyer to conduct own due diligence. Serious inquiries and private showings only. Property to be delivered vacant in as-is condition.
Prime location! Nestled between Central Sq and Inman Sq, Harvard and MIT, 4 blocks to Central Sq Red Line T Station. Parking overload--private driveway with detached 4 car garage plus up to 4 open air spaces. Three levels of living area, 7 bedrooms, 2 full bathroom, two full kitchens with dishwasher and gas stove. Current use is Single Family, formely 2-fam and can easily be converted again (C1 Zoning), 2 meters and heating systems. Great opportunity for investor/developer looking for a quick, easy and worthwhile Fall project. The ARV is there! Walkable to Whole Foods (2 blocks), Inman Sq (2 blocks), and Central Sq T (9 min).
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Last updated by owner on Jul 25, 2025.
Jan 30, 2019 • Final
Building: alteration and addition
Renovate and construct an addition to an existing two-family residential building and accessory garage. Work includes all appurtenant site and utility work while maintaining existing sanitary, water, and gas services.
Addition
Remodel
Jan 30, 2019 • Final
Building: alteration and addition
Renovate and construct an addition to an existing two-family residential building and accessory garage. Work includes all appurtenant site and utility work while maintaining existing sanitary, water, and gas services.
Demolition
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 Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
# of Covered Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Deeded
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,222
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Levels: Multi/Split
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,309
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Steam
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Prospect & Gardner Road
UnparsedAddress: 13 Gardner Rd, Cambridge MA 02139
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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Style: Single Family Residential
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County: Middlesex County
APN: 403261
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 25, 2025
Other
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StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Cambridgeport School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Cambridge Street Upper School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
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