Great opportunity to turn this 1860’s worker’s cottage into your dream home. This home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, hardwood floors, spacious yard, and lots of possibilities. Conveniently located near Whole Foods, restaurants, the Minuteman Bike Path, and right off the Red Line. This is your chance to get a rarely available single family home in Cambridge at a reasonable price.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
1,311 sq ftLot Size
$1,013Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ed Greable• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
AFFORDABLE 1860'S WORKERS COTTAGE IN GREAT LOCATION.FENCED IN CORNER LOT W/MANY MATURE PLANTINGS, 1YR OLD BURNER, HW & PINE FLRS.WLK TO RED LINE,SHOPPING,MINS TO RT2. GREAT CONDO ALT W/OUT THE FEE & W/BENEFIT OF A SINGLE FAM. BE CREATIVE.
MLS PIN #30461265
Apr 9, 2001
Sold
$167,000
$239/sq ft
Feb 15, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Nov 15, 2000
Listed
$189,000
$270/sq ft
SINGLE FAMILY HOME NEAR FRESH POND SHOPPING AND T. HOME NEEDS WORK GREAT CONDO ALTERNATIVE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,479 (+4.2%)
$307,700 + $240,200
$547,900
2024
$3,338 (+5.6%)
$333,800 + $230,100
$563,900
2023
$3,162 (+1.7%)
$340,500 + $199,100
$539,600
2022
$3,110 (+3.4%)
$349,100 + $176,300
$525,400
2021
$3,009 (+21.6%)
$350,200 + $164,100
$514,300
2020
$2,475 (+9.0%)
$339,900 + $90,500
$430,400
2019
$2,270 (+9.1%)
$303,400 + $78,800
$382,200
2018
$2,081 (+2.4%)
$255,500 + $75,400
$330,900
2017
$2,032 (+4.0%)
$239,500 + $73,600
$313,100
2016
$1,954 (+1.1%)
$207,600 + $71,900
$279,500
2015
$1,933 (+3.1%)
$182,500 + $64,700
$247,200
2014
$1,874 (+3.9%)
$159,700 + $63,900
$223,600
2013
$1,804 (−2.0%)
$147,100 + $61,200
$208,300
2012
$1,841 (+3.9%)
$159,300 + $57,800
$217,100
2011
$1,772
$159,300 + $57,800
$217,100
2010
$1,772 (+4.4%)
$159,300 + $57,800
$217,100
2009
$1,697
$166,000 + $58,500
$224,500
Tax history for 297 Rindge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,479 (+4.2%)
$307,700 + $240,200
$547,900
2024
$3,338 (+5.6%)
$333,800 + $230,100
$563,900
2023
$3,162 (+1.7%)
$340,500 + $199,100
$539,600
2022
$3,110 (+3.4%)
$349,100 + $176,300
$525,400
2021
$3,009 (+21.6%)
$350,200 + $164,100
$514,300
2020
$2,475 (+9.0%)
$339,900 + $90,500
$430,400
2019
$2,270 (+9.1%)
$303,400 + $78,800
$382,200
2018
$2,081 (+2.4%)
$255,500 + $75,400
$330,900
2017
$2,032 (+4.0%)
$239,500 + $73,600
$313,100
2016
$1,954 (+1.1%)
$207,600 + $71,900
$279,500
2015
$1,933 (+3.1%)
$182,500 + $64,700
$247,200
2014
$1,874 (+3.9%)
$159,700 + $63,900
$223,600
2013
$1,804 (−2.0%)
$147,100 + $61,200
$208,300
2012
$1,841 (+3.9%)
$159,300 + $57,800
$217,100
2011
$1,772
$159,300 + $57,800
$217,100
2010
$1,772 (+4.4%)
$159,300 + $57,800
$217,100
2009
$1,697
$166,000 + $58,500
$224,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,307 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
666
Year built
1860
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1679592S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: On Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Living Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Office Room Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Laminate
Interior Features: Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 700
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Lead Paint: Certified Treated
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,081.36
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Massachusetts Ave to Rindge Ave
UnparsedAddress: 297 Rindge Ave, Cambridge MA 02140
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 666
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1679592S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
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 • 1.8mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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