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178 Richdale Ave, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140 • Porter Square
$3,800,000
Est. $20,973/month
18
Beds
6
Baths
6,279
Sq Ft
$605
Price/Sq Ft
0.24
Acres
1920
Year Built
5-9 Family
Type
3 hours 37 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jan 14, 2026 • MLS# 73468230 Copied!

About this home

178 Richdale Ave is located between the Avon Hill and Porter Square neighborhoods. The three-story building contains six (6) total units comprised of three (3) 4-Bedroom/1-Bathroom units and three (3) 2-Bedroom/1-Bathroom units with 6,279 square feet of gross living area and 8,404 square feet of gross area. The Property is situated upon a 10,506 sqft (0.24-acre) parcel and offers ample parking with sixteen (16) spaces available via a large lot to the side and rear of the Property. In-place rents are significantly below the current market rates; the opportunity exists to continue to drive rents to the top of the market in the competitive and desirable Cambridge multi-family market. The Property has been well maintained and features large units with generously sized common and kitchen areas, offering a highly desirable and functional layout. Additionally, the large well-situated lot lends itself for a higher density redevelopment given recent changes to Cambridge zoning.

Property Overview

Property Type
5-9 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
18
Full Bathrooms
6
Living Area
6,279 sq ft
Total Rooms
39
Stories
5
Levels
5

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 5-9 Family
Year Built 1920
Living Area 6,279 sq ft
Lot Size 0.24 acres
Bedrooms 18
Full Baths 6
Total Rooms 39

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Enclosed

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 16

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $18,699
Assessed Value $2,944,700

Interior Features

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Other
Stories: 5

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water: Oil
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
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Exterior & Lot

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Patio & Porch: Enclosed
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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 16
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

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Neighborhood

Porter Square

178 Richdale Ave, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

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Nearby Schools

School District
Cambridge School District local
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
↓ 4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Cambridge Friends School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.3 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
0.9 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2.0 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
2.1 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
B+
Peabody School
0.2 mi | #278 of 824 | Score: 51.4
Improved 84 spots from last year
-6.8 below state avg
314 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.2 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.7 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
2.2 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.5 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
2.2 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.2 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.6 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Jan 14, 2026
$3,800,000
Original listing
Office: Horvath & Tremblay

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 14, 2026 New Listing Added $3,800,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
3 hours 37 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$605

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $18,699 $2,944,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$18,699
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$2,944,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Tess Kohanski
Listing Office Horvath & Tremblay
Agent MLS ID CN234145
Office MLS ID AN2723
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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