Unbeatable location! One block to Porter Sq. T/Commuter Rail, steps to great shopping and restaurants. This adorable antique brick building has an entry w/ skylight, newer roof & brickwork that was recently restored. Unit interior was entirely renovated in 2000; features an open living/dining/kitchen area, high ceilings, beautiful wide plank wood floors, tile kitchen and baths, recessed lighting and gleaming appliances--including dishwasher and W/D in unit! Deeded storage.
CondoProperty Type
1900Year Built
$818Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Joel Smith• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Bought with James Myers• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
NEWLY RENOVATED IN 2000-1 IN THE HEART OF PORTER SQ. GREAT- LOOKING BRICK BLDG WITH UPDATED COMMON AREAS. THIS CONDO HAS HIGH CEILINGS,HDWD FLOORS,NEW WINDOWS, 1 1/2 BATHS & OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN.CENTRAL AIR!STORAGE & W/D IN BSMT
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,695 (+8.7%)
$739,300
2024
$4,319 (+2.7%)
$729,600
2023
$4,207 (+1.3%)
$718,000
2022
$4,153 (+2.2%)
$701,600
2021
$4,065 (+4.0%)
$694,900
2020
$3,907 (+4.5%)
$679,500
2019
$3,740 (+3.1%)
$629,600
2018
$3,629 (+4.8%)
$577,000
2017
$3,462 (+3.8%)
$533,500
2016
$3,336 (+1.2%)
$477,200
2015
$3,298 (+1.7%)
$421,700
2014
$3,242 (−0.6%)
$386,900
2013
$3,262 (+2.2%)
$376,700
2012
$3,191 (+3.9%)
$376,300
2011
$3,071
$376,300
2010
$3,071 (+13.3%)
$376,300
2009
$2,710
$358,400
Tax history for 6 Porter Rd Unit 2R
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,695 (+8.7%)
$739,300
2024
$4,319 (+2.7%)
$729,600
2023
$4,207 (+1.3%)
$718,000
2022
$4,153 (+2.2%)
$701,600
2021
$4,065 (+4.0%)
$694,900
2020
$3,907 (+4.5%)
$679,500
2019
$3,740 (+3.1%)
$629,600
2018
$3,629 (+4.8%)
$577,000
2017
$3,462 (+3.8%)
$533,500
2016
$3,336 (+1.2%)
$477,200
2015
$3,298 (+1.7%)
$421,700
2014
$3,242 (−0.6%)
$386,900
2013
$3,262 (+2.2%)
$376,700
2012
$3,191 (+3.9%)
$376,300
2011
$3,071
$376,300
2010
$3,071 (+13.3%)
$376,300
2009
$2,710
$358,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Name: 6 Porter Road Condominium Association
Building Area (Total): 1,002
Construction Materials: Brick
StructureType: Brownstone
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Effective: 2001
Year Built Details: Actual
Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Common Walls: Corner
Entry Level: 2
Entry Location: Unit Placement(Front)
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Intercom
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,435.59
Tax Year: 4
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Electric: 60 Amps/Less
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual
Cooling: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $321.58
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Association Amenities: Laundry
Location Information
Directions: At Mass. Ave. Steps to Porter Sq. T
UnparsedAddress: 6 Porter Road # 2R, Cambridge MA 02140
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Laundromat
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 942
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1562182S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Light Fixture Above Dining Table
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 • 1.1mi
8/10
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