Welcome to 263 Putnam Avenue, a charming two-family Victorian nestled in the Riverside neighborhood of Cambridge and a terrific candidate for single-family conversion. This well-lived home is a stone's throw from the Charles River and HBS. Thinking of a smart investment? Live comfortably in the spacious top unit with the kitchen, living, and dining areas on the main level, and two bedrooms, one with a study and private deck on the third floor, and a full bath on each level. The 1st-floor unit, complete with a bedroom, living room, and eat-in kitchen, is ripe for Airbnb potential or guest accommodations. For the investor, sprucing up the units and keeping them as rentals unleashes the competitive Cambridge rental market potential. Enjoy tandem parking for two vehicles, a tranquil zen garden, and the convenience of Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods at your doorstep. Harvard, MIT, and Boston are a breezy commute away. Don't miss this Riverside gem - where potential meets prime location!
Sold for $1,520,000
$1,520,000
263 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
3beds
2,299sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1886
-- sqft lot
$1,918,000 Zestimate®
$661/sqft
$4,088 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,918,000
$1.67M - $2.21M
$4,088/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$4,088/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$4,088/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$7,705/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$7,705/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lauren Holleran Team 617-913-2203,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-945-9161
Bought with:
Yangyang Zhou
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73156019
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Unit Control, Ductless, Window Unit(s), Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Washer & Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Internet Available - Broadband, Pantry, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Bathroom With Tub, Living Room, Laundry Room, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Box/Bay/Bow Window(s), Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,299
- Total interior livable area: 2,299 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Deeded, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered
- Exterior features: Balcony/Deck, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Fenced
- Frontage length: 44.00
Lot
- Size: 2,635 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:00129 L:00029,408301
- Zoning: C-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/Less, Individually Metered
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $661/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,442,700
- Annual tax amount: $5,848
- Date on market: 1/21/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Total actual rent: 2700
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2023 | Sold | $1,520,000+12.8%$661/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73156019 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,348,000$586/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73156019 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2016 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: Gibson Sotheby's Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
Source: Gibson-Sothebys Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,391 +5.3% | $1,478,900 -1.9% |
| 2024 | $8,921 +5.5% | $1,507,000 +4.5% |
| 2023 | $8,454 +3.7% | $1,442,700 +4.7% |
| 2022 | $8,154 +3.9% | $1,377,300 +2.7% |
| 2021 | $7,845 +3.1% | $1,341,100 +1.3% |
| 2020 | $7,610 +8.4% | $1,323,400 +12% |
| 2019 | $7,021 +6.2% | $1,182,000 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $6,612 +1.8% | $1,051,200 +5% |
| 2017 | $6,495 +10.1% | $1,000,700 +18.6% |
| 2016 | $5,898 +1.7% | $843,800 +13.7% |
| 2015 | $5,802 +0.2% | $742,000 +7.3% |
| 2014 | $5,793 +3.6% | $691,300 +7% |
| 2013 | $5,594 +2.1% | $646,000 -0.1% |
| 2012 | $5,481 +3.9% | $646,400 |
| 2011 | $5,275 +3.8% | $646,400 -1.8% |
| 2010 | $5,080 +1.4% | $658,000 -0.7% |
| 2009 | $5,011 +0.4% | $662,800 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $4,989 -2.1% | $677,900 -0.5% |
| 2007 | $5,096 +10.5% | $681,300 +9% |
| 2006 | $4,611 -8.6% | $624,800 -3.6% |
| 2005 | $5,044 +11.1% | $648,300 +9% |
| 2004 | $4,540 +15.6% | $595,000 +10% |
| 2003 | $3,927 +5.6% | $540,900 +5% |
| 2002 | $3,719 +8% | $515,100 +44.2% |
| 2000 | $3,442 | $357,100 +35% |
| 1999 | -- | $264,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Riverside
Nearby homes
- $--2 bd1 ba900 sqft263 Putnam Ave APT 1, Cambridge, MA 02139Off Market
- $--3 bd2 ba1.3k sqft263 Putnam Ave #2, Cambridge, MA 02139Off Market
- $1,879,8004 bd2 ba2.3k sqft259 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139Off Market
- $1,454,7004 bd2 ba1.8k sqft269 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139Off Market
- $---- bd-- ba-- sqft269 Putnam Ave #2, Cambridge, MA 02139Off Market
- $1,019,3003 bd1 ba1.4k sqft269 Putnam Ave #3, Cambridge, MA 02139Off Market
- $1,723,3008 bd4 ba1.5k sqft265 Putnam Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139Off Market
- $--3 bd1 ba-- sqft265 Putnam Ave #2, Cambridge, MA 02139Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10The Amigos SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Putnam Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lottery
- Middle: Lottery
- High: Crls
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$1,918,000
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$1,918,000
- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Cambridge
- 02139
- Riverside
- 263 Putnam Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Cambridge Topics
