OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2013 for $875K

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2,519

sq ft

21-23 Rice St, Cambridge, MA 02140

About this home

Spacious and well-maintained 2-Family home in an established neighborhood convenient to Davis Sq, Porter Sq, the Red Line T, the Minuteman Bike Path, several parks, and numerous restaurant & shopping venues. This sun-filled home offers hardwood flooring, bay windows, high ceilings, central A/C, front deck, large landscaped yard with patio area, and ample parking. Great opportunity for a home with rental income, investment property, condo project, or potential conversion back to a SF residence!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1871Year Built

6,000 sq ftLot Size

$347Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Christopher Griffin • Griffin Properties, Inc.

Bought with Debbie Lewis • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

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•Source:MLS PIN #71529847

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Market trends in 02140, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.3%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$95K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

12 MoM

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Sale history for 21-23 Rice St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,342 (+8.4%)

$686,000 + $1,415,100

$2,101,100

2024

$12,304 (+9.3%)

$716,500 + $1,361,900

$2,078,400

2023

$11,256 (+11.0%)

$729,700 + $1,191,200

$1,920,900

2022

$10,136 (+5.9%)

$660,100 + $1,052,100

$1,712,200

2021

$9,573 (+3.9%)

$646,800 + $989,600

$1,636,400

2020

$9,215 (+8.6%)

$632,500 + $970,100

$1,602,600

2019

$8,483 (+5.5%)

$525,700 + $902,400

$1,428,100

2018

$8,040 (+3.5%)

$442,700 + $835,500

$1,278,200

2017

$7,767 (+2.3%)

$415,000 + $781,800

$1,196,800

2016

$7,593 (+7.2%)

$359,700 + $726,600

$1,086,300

2015

$7,083 (+23.1%)

$316,200 + $589,600

$905,800

2014

$5,752 (+11.1%)

$276,700 + $409,700

$686,400

2013

$5,176 (+4.0%)

$254,900 + $342,800

$597,700

2012

$4,976 (+4.2%)

$244,000 + $342,800

$586,800

2011

$4,775

$244,000 + $341,200

$585,200

2010

$4,775 (+5.1%)

$244,000 + $341,200

$585,200

2009

$4,542

$254,200 + $346,600

$600,800

Tax history for 21-23 Rice St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,342 (+8.4%)

$686,000 + $1,415,100

$2,101,100

2024

$12,304 (+9.3%)

$716,500 + $1,361,900

$2,078,400

2023

$11,256 (+11.0%)

$729,700 + $1,191,200

$1,920,900

2022

$10,136 (+5.9%)

$660,100 + $1,052,100

$1,712,200

2021

$9,573 (+3.9%)

$646,800 + $989,600

$1,636,400

2020

$9,215 (+8.6%)

$632,500 + $970,100

$1,602,600

2019

$8,483 (+5.5%)

$525,700 + $902,400

$1,428,100

2018

$8,040 (+3.5%)

$442,700 + $835,500

$1,278,200

2017

$7,767 (+2.3%)

$415,000 + $781,800

$1,196,800

2016

$7,593 (+7.2%)

$359,700 + $726,600

$1,086,300

2015

$7,083 (+23.1%)

$316,200 + $589,600

$905,800

2014

$5,752 (+11.1%)

$276,700 + $409,700

$686,400

2013

$5,176 (+4.0%)

$254,900 + $342,800

$597,700

2012

$4,976 (+4.2%)

$244,000 + $342,800

$586,800

2011

$4,775

$244,000 + $341,200

$585,200

2010

$4,775 (+5.1%)

$244,000 + $341,200

$585,200

2009

$4,542

$254,200 + $346,600

$600,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,402

Year built

1871

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

787294S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,519
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,776.08
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off of Massachusetts Avenue
UnparsedAddress: 21-23 Rice Street, Cambridge MA 02140

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,402
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1871
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 787294S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Peabody School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Cambridge, MA • 02140

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.4 hrs

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Home values near 21-23 Rice St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Rice St Apartment 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1036 Sq. Ft.	$894,440
15 Rice St Apartment 4, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1029 Sq. Ft.	$1,054,980

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Rice St Apartment 2, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1194 Sq. Ft.	$975,997
19 Rice St, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1856 Sq. Ft.	$1,478,788

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Rice St Apartment 3, Cambridge, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 625 Sq. Ft.	$569,299
27 Rice St, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2911 Sq. Ft.	$1,860,954

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