Nestled on a quiet, leafy street in vibrant North Cambridge, this charming Philly-style 2-family home is perfect for end-users and investors! The spacious 1st floor unit is a 2 bed/1 bath on two levels with a full dining room which could easily serve as a 3rd bedroom — the kitchen and bath are recently updated. The renovated 2nd & 3rd floor owner’s unit has 3 beds and 1.5 baths on two levels, plus a private porch! The chic, renovated kitchen features shaker cabinets, quartz counters, a large island and a convenient pantry/laundry room. A formal dining room opens to the sunny living room and there’s a stylish half bath off the main hall. Upstairs are three bedrooms with fabulous built-ins and a full bath with a tiled shower/tub combo and a double vanity. Don’t miss the idyllic fenced-in yard, perfect for a BBQ or your morning brew! Easy access to Mass Ave, Davis Sq, the Minuteman Bike Path, Rt 2 — take advantage of all Cambridge and Somerville have to offer in an unbeatable location!
Ornamented Queen Anne 2 family, Philadelphia style; restored period front porches; bay windows; built-in hutch in 2nd flr dining room. Storage and work space in basement. Fenced backyard. Close to Davis and Porter Sqs. and Minute Man bike and jogging trail.
MLS PIN #30230915
Oct 30, 1998
Sold
$283,000
$108/sq ft
Jul 25, 1998
Listing Removed
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Jun 5, 1998
Listed
$425,000
$162/sq ft
GREAT 2 FAM IN THE POPULAR NORTH CAMB AREA, RARE PHILLY STYLE. CLOSE TO TRANS + SHOPPING. OCCUPY OR INVEST. EITHER WAY IS GREAT! HUGE UNITS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
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Cooling: Central Air, Multi Units, Individual, Unit Control, Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Massachusetts Avenue to Gold Star Road
UnparsedAddress: 52-54 Gold Star Road, Cambridge MA 02140
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
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Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
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County: Middlesex County
APN: 412916
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 25, 2025
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Staging Furniture
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peabody School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
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