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527 Franklin St, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Riverside
$1,348,000
Est. $7,565/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,655
Sq Ft
$815
Price/Sq Ft
0.03
Acres
1873
Year Built
3
Days on Market
Active Open House Listed Feb 4, 2026 • MLS# 73474337 Copied!

About this home

Prized Riverside neighborhood is host to this wonderful single family home. With 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, makes for a great owner occupied or rental opportunity. High ceilings and hardwood floors set the tone as you enter. Nice living room with fireplace and bump-out bay. Adjacent kitchen has been updated with freshly painted cabinets, flooring and paint. Both bathrooms have had recent updates. Head upstairs to find 2 bedrooms w/ newly refinished hardwood flooring. 2 more bedrooms grace the third floor. Important updates include newer gas heat, many newer windows, and fresh paint throughout. Extra bonus room in lower level. Awesome outdoor space with the wrap around deck. Location, location, location!!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1873
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,655 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Open House Schedule

08
Feb
Sunday, February 8
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1873
Living Area 1,655 sq ft
Lot Size 0.03 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry None
Features Bonus Room, Foyer

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $6,586
Assessed Value $1,037,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Bonus Room, Foyer
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1873
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:

Location

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Neighborhood

Riverside

527 Franklin St, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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Nearby Schools

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
A
Amigos School
0.4 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.5 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
St. Peter Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.0 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.6 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.1 mi | #22 of 824 | Score: 64.5
Improved 21 spots from last year
+6.3 above state avg
340 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.1 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
1.1 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
1.3 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.9 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.4 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 Timeline

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Current Status: Active
Feb 6, 2026
$1,348,000
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Listed for Sale
Feb 4, 2026
$1,348,000

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 6, 2026 Status: Active $0
Feb 6, 2026 Status: Active under contract $0
Feb 4, 2026 New Listing Added $1,348,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
3 days
Price per Sq Ft
$815

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,586 $1,037,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,586
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,037,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Team Suzanne and Company
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM003664
Office MLS ID AN2383
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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