OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2024 for $775K

$1,031,565

•

960

sq ft

56 Spring St, Cambridge, MA 02141

About this home

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

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73277921

Redfin Estimate

$1,031,565

$257K since sold in December 2024$89K since August

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This home's estimate is 15.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.23M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$752,500
A
2 beds1 bath627 sq ft
9 Hancock St #2, Boston, MA 02114
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$790,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,332 sq ft
126 Tremont St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,764,000
C
2 beds1.5 baths1,440 sq ft
189 Elm St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD DEC 18, 2025
$906,500
D
1 bed1 bath715 sq ft
45 Revere St Unit B, Boston, MA 02114
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,140,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,514 sq ft
51 Fulkerson St, Cambridge, MA 02141
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$2,005,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,390 sq ft
77-A Revere St #4, Boston, MA 02114

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Market trends in 02141, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$930K

$207 MoM

Avg. days on market

37d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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$1,325,000
4 beds2 baths1,254 sq ft
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$1,325,000
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Sale history for 56 Spring St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,760 (−2.8%)

$538,200 + $175,500

$713,700

2025

$4,896 (+1.9%)

$538,200 + $232,900

$771,100

2024

$4,805 (+8.5%)

$584,500 + $227,200

$811,700

2023

$4,427 (+0.1%)

$558,000 + $197,500

$755,500

2022

$4,422 (+4.4%)

$574,200 + $172,700

$746,900

2021

$4,234 (+1.4%)

$563,500 + $160,300

$723,800

2020

$4,176 (+0.5%)

$568,800 + $157,400

$726,200

2019

$4,156 (+11.4%)

$557,900 + $141,800

$699,700

2018

$3,732 (+7.1%)

$462,600 + $130,800

$593,400

2017

$3,484 (+12.8%)

$413,600 + $123,200

$536,800

2016

$3,090 (+3.1%)

$323,800 + $118,300

$442,100

2015

$2,997 (+12.0%)

$277,600 + $105,700

$383,300

2014

$2,676 (+6.4%)

$215,000 + $104,300

$319,300

2013

$2,514 (−5.6%)

$185,100 + $105,200

$290,300

2012

$2,662 (+3.9%)

$211,700 + $102,200

$313,900

2011

$2,561

$211,700 + $102,200

$313,900

2010

$2,561 (+14.4%)

$211,700 + $102,200

$313,900

2009

$2,238

$221,200 + $74,800

$296,000

Tax history for 56 Spring St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,760 (−2.8%)

$538,200 + $175,500

$713,700

2025

$4,896 (+1.9%)

$538,200 + $232,900

$771,100

2024

$4,805 (+8.5%)

$584,500 + $227,200

$811,700

2023

$4,427 (+0.1%)

$558,000 + $197,500

$755,500

2022

$4,422 (+4.4%)

$574,200 + $172,700

$746,900

2021

$4,234 (+1.4%)

$563,500 + $160,300

$723,800

2020

$4,176 (+0.5%)

$568,800 + $157,400

$726,200

2019

$4,156 (+11.4%)

$557,900 + $141,800

$699,700

2018

$3,732 (+7.1%)

$462,600 + $130,800

$593,400

2017

$3,484 (+12.8%)

$413,600 + $123,200

$536,800

2016

$3,090 (+3.1%)

$323,800 + $118,300

$442,100

2015

$2,997 (+12.0%)

$277,600 + $105,700

$383,300

2014

$2,676 (+6.4%)

$215,000 + $104,300

$319,300

2013

$2,514 (−5.6%)

$185,100 + $105,200

$290,300

2012

$2,662 (+3.9%)

$211,700 + $102,200

$313,900

2011

$2,561

$211,700 + $102,200

$313,900

2010

$2,561 (+14.4%)

$211,700 + $102,200

$313,900

2009

$2,238

$221,200 + $74,800

$296,000

*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

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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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

$980,000 – $1.19M

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Home values near 56 Spring St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2267 Sq. Ft.	$1,871,283
60 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$908,457

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2096 Sq. Ft.	$1,624,760
2 Spring Street #2, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$834,224

Address	Redfin Estimate
62 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA - Beds \| - Baths \| 3705 Sq. Ft.	—
58 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1462 Sq. Ft.	$1,666,545

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