OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2018 for $1.7M

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•

3,076

sq ft

5-7 Riverside Pl, Cambridge, MA 02139

About this home

Nicely renovated 2-unit “cash cow” on a cul-de-sac in the much sought after Riverside neighborhood! Significantly updated for profitable and hassle free rental income – currently leased through August 2019 for $9,050 per month. This 2-family has FOUR bedrooms per unit and high ceilings, hardwood floors, granite and stainless kitchens, tiled baths and newer systems, including central air. Amenities include in-unit laundry and two private side yards, one for each unit. Excellent location just steps to the Charles River, Harvard Business School, ½ mile to the Central Square restaurants, entertainment, shopping and grocery stores, the red line MBTA, just ¾ mile to Harvard Square, and close to the Mass Pike entrance. A blue chip investment property! Come to one of the 5 open houses - 7/12 - 11 to 12:30; 7/13 - 4 to 5pm; 7/14 & 7/15 - 12 to 1:30; 7/16 - 12:30 to 1:30; 7/17 - 10 to 11. Offers due on Tuesday, July 17th at 12pm.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1886Year Built

3,153 sq ftLot Size

$574Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Denman Drapkin Group • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Bought with Dino Bacoka • Red Tree Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72360548

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Market trends in 02139, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

103.2%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$119K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 5-7 Riverside Pl

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,174 (+7.4%)

$858,400 + $1,216,200

$2,074,600

2024

$12,268 (+7.7%)

$902,000 + $1,170,300

$2,072,300

2023

$11,394 (+4.6%)

$918,800 + $1,025,600

$1,944,400

2022

$10,889 (+3.1%)

$913,800 + $925,500

$1,839,300

2021

$10,560 (+3.2%)

$896,000 + $909,100

$1,805,100

2020

$10,228 (+8.4%)

$887,100 + $891,600

$1,778,700

2019

$9,436 (+5.4%)

$767,000 + $821,500

$1,588,500

2018

$8,955 (+2.6%)

$663,600 + $760,100

$1,423,700

2017

$8,726 (+7.9%)

$633,600 + $711,000

$1,344,600

2016

$8,087 (+37.1%)

$496,900 + $660,100

$1,157,000

2015

$5,900 (+14.4%)

$433,500 + $321,000

$754,500

2014

$5,157 (−1.2%)

$416,900 + $198,500

$615,400

2013

$5,219 (+1.7%)

$406,900 + $195,800

$602,700

2012

$5,133 (+3.9%)

$406,900 + $198,400

$605,300

2011

$4,939

$406,900 + $198,400

$605,300

2010

$4,939 (+4.4%)

$406,900 + $198,400

$605,300

2009

$4,730

$416,200 + $209,500

$625,700

Tax history for 5-7 Riverside Pl

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,174 (+7.4%)

$858,400 + $1,216,200

$2,074,600

2024

$12,268 (+7.7%)

$902,000 + $1,170,300

$2,072,300

2023

$11,394 (+4.6%)

$918,800 + $1,025,600

$1,944,400

2022

$10,889 (+3.1%)

$913,800 + $925,500

$1,839,300

2021

$10,560 (+3.2%)

$896,000 + $909,100

$1,805,100

2020

$10,228 (+8.4%)

$887,100 + $891,600

$1,778,700

2019

$9,436 (+5.4%)

$767,000 + $821,500

$1,588,500

2018

$8,955 (+2.6%)

$663,600 + $760,100

$1,423,700

2017

$8,726 (+7.9%)

$633,600 + $711,000

$1,344,600

2016

$8,087 (+37.1%)

$496,900 + $660,100

$1,157,000

2015

$5,900 (+14.4%)

$433,500 + $321,000

$754,500

2014

$5,157 (−1.2%)

$416,900 + $198,500

$615,400

2013

$5,219 (+1.7%)

$406,900 + $195,800

$602,700

2012

$5,133 (+3.9%)

$406,900 + $198,400

$605,300

2011

$4,939

$406,900 + $198,400

$605,300

2010

$4,939 (+4.4%)

$406,900 + $198,400

$605,300

2009

$4,730

$416,200 + $209,500

$625,700

*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

3,049 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,572

Year built

1886

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

2721685S

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
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Window Features: Box/Bay/Bow Window(s), Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floorplan, Storage, Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Office/Den

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

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,076
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: blue

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Rubber
Exterior Features: Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,204.85
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Individually Metered

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling: Central Air, Individual
Cooling Units: 2

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Western Avenue, between Putnam Ave and Memorial Drive.
UnparsedAddress: 5-7 Riverside Place, Cambridge MA 02139

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,572
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1886
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2721685S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Martin Luther King, Jr. School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

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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

60% 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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Cambridge, MA • 02139

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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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Home values near 5-7 Riverside Pl

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2 Riverside Place, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1280 Sq. Ft.	$1,134,773
1 Riverside Place, Cambridge, MA 1 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1160 Sq. Ft.	$1,200,518

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Riverside Place, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$1,027,298
26 Hingham Street #1, Cambridge, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 537 Sq. Ft.	$601,459

Address	Redfin Estimate
3 Riverside Place, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1558 Sq. Ft.	$1,433,718
26 Hingham Street #2, Cambridge, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 543 Sq. Ft.	$593,530

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