Single-family home for the price of a condo and in a highly sought-after neighborhood only a few blocks to the Global Biotech Hub in Central Square, a 1/2 mile to Boston and Green Line / Red Line public transportation options make this an IDEAL LOCATION to call HOME. This home is ready for someone to bring their own personal touches too and get additional equity from doing so. The first level features a kitchen, living room, while the second level has two bedrooms and a full bath, offering the perfect canvas for homeowners to design their dream house and bulid out the lower level for additional living space bring the interior to over 1400SF of living. Homes sales in the area are getting over $1.3 million and some fetching over $1000/PPSF. This home is ideally situated within a short walk to the Lechmere Green Line & the Global Biotech Hub of Kendall Square with the Charles River nearby too for biking, running and walking. Taxes w/ res exemption estimated at $1,798.81/annually
Single-familyProperty Type
1886Year Built
799 sq ftLot Size
$1,075Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Donahue + Greene Group• Compass
Bought with Emma Guardia Roland Rambaud & Team• Compass
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
871 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1886
Style
Townhouse
County
Middlesex County
APN
820693S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Slab, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 960
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
Lot Features: Level
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,805
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Other
Location
Location Information
Directions: Cambridge Street to Third Street to 56 Spring Street
UnparsedAddress: 56 Spring Street, Cambridge MA 02141
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Marina, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 871 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1886
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 820693S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Kennedy-Longfellow School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Vassal Lane Upper School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
62% 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 • 02141
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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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Estimated sale price
$980,000 – $1.19M
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