Nestled on a quiet tree-lined street in desirable Cambridgeport, 21 Florence Street offers a rare mix of tranquility, city convenience, and investment potential. This versatile two-family home spans 2,030 sft and features 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a secluded backyard, front porch, and full basement. Each unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors, in-unit laundry, and a seamless flow from living room to dining area and kitchen. Kitchens include white cabinetry, butcher block and/or ceramic counters, sleek black appliances, and a farmhouse-style sink. A pass-through window connects the kitchen and dining area, serving as a casual breakfast bar. Minutes from Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and the Charles River, with easy access to Harvard Square and Memorial Drive. Whether living in one unit and renting the other, or seeking a turn-key investment, this well-maintained home offers multiple options.
Sold for $1,650,000
$1,650,000
21 Florence St, Cambridge, MA 02139
4beds
2,030sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1886
-- sqft lot
$1,665,300 Zestimate®
$813/sqft
$5,141 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,665,300
$1.55M - $1.80M
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Front porchIn-unit laundryFarmhouse-style sinkSecluded backyardHardwood floorsSleek black appliancesQuiet tree-lined street
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Listed by:
Currier, Lane & Young 617-593-3166,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Currier, Lane & Young
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73425405
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living RM/Dining RM Combo
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,030
- Total interior livable area: 2,030 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,030
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View(s)
Lot
- Size: 3,487 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 404501
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 6700
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | Sold | $1,650,000-2.9%$813/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Contingent | $1,699,000$837/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000+211.7%$837/sqft |
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| 5/8/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/3/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,350$1/sqft |
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| 12/7/2007 | Sold | $545,000+263.3%$268/sqft |
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| 8/30/1991 | Sold | $150,000$74/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,702 +5.8% | $1,527,800 -1.4% |
| 2024 | $9,169 +6.1% | $1,548,800 +5% |
| 2023 | $8,645 +2.3% | $1,475,300 +3.3% |
| 2022 | $8,454 +6.4% | $1,428,100 +5.2% |
| 2021 | $7,944 +6% | $1,358,000 +4.2% |
| 2020 | $7,494 +8.4% | $1,303,300 +12% |
| 2019 | $6,913 +6.7% | $1,163,800 +13% |
| 2018 | $6,481 -1.8% | $1,030,300 +1.3% |
| 2017 | $6,601 +11% | $1,017,100 +19.5% |
| 2016 | $5,947 +1.8% | $850,800 +13.9% |
| 2015 | $5,842 +0.5% | $747,100 +7.7% |
| 2014 | $5,815 +11.9% | $693,900 +15.7% |
| 2013 | $5,196 +3.3% | $600,000 +1.1% |
| 2012 | $5,030 +3.9% | $593,200 |
| 2011 | $4,841 +3.2% | $593,200 -2.4% |
| 2010 | $4,692 +2.4% | $607,800 +0.3% |
| 2009 | $4,582 +0.2% | $606,100 -2.4% |
| 2008 | $4,572 -3.5% | $621,200 -1.9% |
| 2007 | $4,736 +1.4% | $633,100 |
| 2006 | $4,672 -2.7% | $633,100 +2.6% |
| 2005 | $4,802 +23.9% | $617,200 +21.5% |
| 2004 | $3,875 +17.7% | $507,900 +12% |
| 2003 | $3,292 +5.6% | $453,500 +5% |
| 2002 | $3,118 +25.1% | $431,900 +67% |
| 2000 | $2,493 | $258,600 +15% |
| 1999 | -- | $224,900 |
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Neighborhood: Cambridgeport
Nearby schools
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- 7/10Morse SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10The Amigos SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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- Middlesex County
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