OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2024 for $1.6M

$1,862,143

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $526/mo

•

3,319

sq ft

56 Rice St, Cambridge, MA 02140

About this home

Fantastic opportunity to create a wonderful home in one of North Cambridge's most convenient locations. A 5,562 sq ft lot, situated on a one-way street with other well kept homes, 56 Rice St’s over 3,300 interior sq ft, not including the full unfinished basement, provides endless possibilities. The house will need updates but could be a wonderful single family for an end-user or developer. A condo conversion into 2 large units or a long term investment are other options that give this house immense flexibility for the next owner. The 2-car garage and deep lot add more utility and potential to this offering. Located just off Mass Ave. in close proximity to Porter & Davis Sq. along with Alewife there are many shops, restaurants and eateries at a stone's throw away. Group showings will be Fri 8/9 - Mon 8/12 from 12-1p and need to be confirmed with list agents. Seller may be willing to provide Buyer with financial incentives in the form of closing cost credits or other compensation.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1898Year Built

5,562 sq ftLot Size

$561Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Max Dublin Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Max Dublin Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73274780

Redfin Estimate

$1,862,143

$237K since sold in September 2024$55K since July

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This home's estimate is 2.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.91M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$2,570,000
A
6 beds3 baths3,133 sq ft
12-14 Hollis St, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,300,000
B
5 beds2.5 baths2,622 sq ft
23 Day St, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,700,000
C
5 beds3 baths3,216 sq ft
6-8 Campbell Park, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,853,000
D
5 beds3 baths3,164 sq ft
45 Teel St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$2,182,750
E
5 beds3 baths2,558 sq ft
20 Beech St, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD NOV 19, 2025
$1,830,000
F
7 beds3 baths3,112 sq ft
19-21 Woodbridge, Cambridge, MA 02140

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Market trends in 02140, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.0%

+1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$220K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

New listings for sale

$439,500
Studio1 bath433 sq ft
6 Washington Ave #11, Cambridge, MA 02140
$1,825,000
7 beds2.5 baths2,988 sq ft
26-28 Porter Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140
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Sale history for 56 Rice St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,310 (+7.3%)

$657,500 + $808,700

$1,466,200

2024

$8,675 (+7.1%)

$686,900 + $778,500

$1,465,400

2023

$8,101 (+8.7%)

$699,400 + $683,000

$1,382,400

2022

$7,456 (+4.2%)

$641,900 + $617,600

$1,259,500

2021

$7,158 (+3.9%)

$628,800 + $594,800

$1,223,600

2020

$6,888 (+9.3%)

$614,900 + $583,000

$1,197,900

2019

$6,301 (+8.5%)

$511,100 + $549,600

$1,060,700

2018

$5,809 (−0.2%)

$430,400 + $493,200

$923,600

2017

$5,818 (+2.9%)

$403,600 + $492,800

$896,400

2016

$5,654 (+1.0%)

$349,700 + $459,100

$808,800

2015

$5,596 (+5.1%)

$307,500 + $408,100

$715,600

2014

$5,322 (−0.4%)

$269,000 + $366,100

$635,100

2013

$5,341 (−10.4%)

$247,900 + $368,800

$616,700

2012

$5,961 (+4.7%)

$240,100 + $462,800

$702,900

2011

$5,692

$240,100 + $457,500

$697,600

2010

$5,692 (+5.9%)

$240,100 + $457,500

$697,600

2009

$5,376

$250,100 + $461,000

$711,100

Tax history for 56 Rice St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,310 (+7.3%)

$657,500 + $808,700

$1,466,200

2024

$8,675 (+7.1%)

$686,900 + $778,500

$1,465,400

2023

$8,101 (+8.7%)

$699,400 + $683,000

$1,382,400

2022

$7,456 (+4.2%)

$641,900 + $617,600

$1,259,500

2021

$7,158 (+3.9%)

$628,800 + $594,800

$1,223,600

2020

$6,888 (+9.3%)

$614,900 + $583,000

$1,197,900

2019

$6,301 (+8.5%)

$511,100 + $549,600

$1,060,700

2018

$5,809 (−0.2%)

$430,400 + $493,200

$923,600

2017

$5,818 (+2.9%)

$403,600 + $492,800

$896,400

2016

$5,654 (+1.0%)

$349,700 + $459,100

$808,800

2015

$5,596 (+5.1%)

$307,500 + $408,100

$715,600

2014

$5,322 (−0.4%)

$269,000 + $366,100

$635,100

2013

$5,341 (−10.4%)

$247,900 + $368,800

$616,700

2012

$5,961 (+4.7%)

$240,100 + $462,800

$702,900

2011

$5,692

$240,100 + $457,500

$697,600

2010

$5,692 (+5.9%)

$240,100 + $457,500

$697,600

2009

$5,376

$250,100 + $461,000

$711,100

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,748

Year built

1898

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

1707474S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Wood

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

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,319
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,918
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Rice St.
UnparsedAddress: 56 Rice St, Cambridge MA 02140

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,748
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1707474S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

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 • 1.6mi

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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Cambridge, MA • 02140

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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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Estimated sale price

$1.77M – $2.14M

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Home values near 56 Rice St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
49 Rice Street #47, Cambridge, MA 9 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4171 Sq. Ft.	$2,240,133
53 Rice Street, Cambridge, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4110 Sq. Ft.	$2,161,483

Address	Redfin Estimate
57 Rice Street #1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$992,859
70 Rice Street, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 5134 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
57 Rice Street #2, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1962 Sq. Ft.	$1,281,894
66 Rice Street #64, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2068 Sq. Ft.	$1,311,624

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