59 Blanchard Rd, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$995,000
Est. $5,765/month
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3
Beds
1
Baths
1,056
Sq Ft
$942
Price/Sq Ft
0.09
Acres
1940
Year Built
2
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
10 hours 36 minutes
Time on Market
For Sale Listed Oct 3, 2026 • MLS# 73586313 Copied! • Updated Oct 3, 2026

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About this home

Attention Developers and those who love to rehab or renovate! Enjoy an exceptional Cambridge location near the Belmont line, offering the perfect balance of neighborhood living and urban convenience. Close to Fresh Pond Reservation and the Fresh Pond/Alewife shopping district, including Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, with easy access to Alewife Station and the Red Line, Route 2 and major commuter routes. Convenient to Harvard Square, Belmont and Watertown, as well as Cambridge and Boston’s renowned universities and medical centers, including nearby Mount Auburn Hospital. Enjoy an abundance of restaurants, cafés, shopping and everyday conveniences, plus Fresh Pond’s scenic trails and green space. An ideal location for commuting into Boston, exploring Cambridge or enjoying everything this vibrant area has to offer.

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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Oct 3, 2026
$995,000
Original listing
Agent: Gundersheim Group Real Estate Office: Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $6,405 $960,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,405
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$960,200

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1940
Living Area 1,056 sq ft
Lot Size 0.09 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Garrison
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $6,405
Assessed Value $960,200
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures House Is In Need Of Renovation. All Showings Must Be Accompanied By Buyer Agent. Seller And Broker/listing Agent Make No Claims Or Representations Regarding This Home And Recommend All Prospective Buyers Do Their Own Due Diligence With Respect To Any Questions About This Property.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Grey
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,056 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

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Construction & Materials

Style: Garrison
Year Built: 1940
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Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
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Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
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Lot Features: Level
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Total Parking Spaces: 2
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School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 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
Fayerweather Street School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.3 mi | #105 of 825 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Montessori School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.4 mi
Grades 01-12
St. Peter Elementary School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
3.3 mi | #46 of 352 | Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
3.4 mi | #245 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 37 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Ecole Francaise de Boston
0.1 mi
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
2.2 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.5 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
2.9 mi | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
3.7 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
4.0 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
3.4 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
3.5 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
4.1 mi | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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59 Blanchard Rd, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gundersheim Group Real Estate
Listing Office Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
Office Phone 617-286-6855
Agent MLS ID TM330325
Office MLS ID AN2589
Listing Data Updated Oct 3, 2026 5:01 PM EDT
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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