Picture-perfect Victorian in the heart of Cambridge’s sought-after Riverside neighbourhood! This lovingly maintained single-family home seamlessly blends classic character with modern updates. The main level features a gracious entry foyer, spacious living and dining rooms, a home office/bedroom, and a stylish white kitchen with new appliances and plenty of storage. Hardwood floors flow throughout the home, enhance its warmth and charm. Upstairs, discover three spacious bedrooms and a full family bathroom. A unique feature is the 175 sq ft auxiliary unit with direct street access—perfect for a home office, gym, studio. A small private side yard offers a quiet outdoor retreat, ideal for gardening or morning coffee. With its unbeatable location near Harvard, the Charles River, and Central Square, this home offers walkability, convenience, and lifestyle in equal measure. An exceptional opportunity to own a classic Cambridge home with added flexibility and functionality.
Sold for $1,579,500
$1,579,500
30 Howard St, Cambridge, MA 02139
4beds
1,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1873
1,678 Square Feet Lot
$1,606,000 Zestimate®
$831/sqft
$4,687 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,606,000
$1.48M - $1.75M
$4,687/mo
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Direct street accessSmall private side yardHardwood floorsFull family bathroomQuiet outdoor retreatStylish white kitchenNew appliances
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa Godwin 617-686-0405,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-945-9161
Bought with:
Fiona Coxe
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73358823
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 6 x 9
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7 x 7
Bathroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 32
- Dimensions: 8 x 4
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Office
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 8 x 15
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Bathroom - 3/4, Home Office-Separate Entry, Home Office
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Dirt Floor
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,900
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,900
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 1,678 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:00123 L:00041,407780
- Zoning: BA-3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1873
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Subdivision: Riverside
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $831/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,286,900
- Annual tax amount: $8,172
- Date on market: 11/21/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2025 | Sold | $1,579,500-1.3%$831/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Contingent | $1,600,000$842/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Price change | $1,600,000-4.7%$842/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Price change | $1,679,000-2.3%$884/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Price change | $1,719,000-4.2%$905/sqft |
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| 4/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000+32219%$945/sqft |
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| 8/31/2022 | Sold | $5,554+15.4%$3/sqft |
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| 11/26/2019 | Sold | $4,812-99.3%$3/sqft |
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| 6/19/2018 | Listing removed | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 5/18/2018 | Listed for rent | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 5/1/2006 | Sold | $674,000+657.3%$355/sqft |
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| 7/3/1995 | Sold | $89,000-11%$47/sqft |
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| 1/24/1994 | Sold | $100,000$53/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,172 +4.2% | $1,286,900 -2.8% |
| 2024 | $7,840 +5.7% | $1,324,400 +4.7% |
| 2023 | $7,414 +2.5% | $1,265,200 +3.5% |
| 2022 | $7,234 +5% | $1,222,000 +3.8% |
| 2021 | $6,887 +4.2% | $1,177,300 +2.4% |
| 2020 | $6,609 +10.4% | $1,149,400 +14.1% |
| 2019 | $5,986 +5.5% | $1,007,700 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $5,674 +2.2% | $902,100 +5.5% |
| 2017 | $5,551 +11.3% | $855,300 +19.8% |
| 2016 | $4,989 +1.4% | $713,700 +13.4% |
| 2015 | $4,921 -4% | $629,300 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $5,124 -1.4% | $611,400 +1.8% |
| 2013 | $5,199 +1.6% | $600,300 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $5,119 +3.9% | $603,700 |
| 2011 | $4,926 +6.3% | $603,700 +0.6% |
| 2010 | $4,633 +2.1% | $600,100 |
| 2009 | $4,537 +0.2% | $600,100 -2.5% |
| 2008 | $4,528 +1.7% | $615,200 +3.4% |
| 2007 | $4,451 +2.1% | $595,100 +0.7% |
| 2006 | $4,359 +4.5% | $590,700 +10.1% |
| 2005 | $4,173 +2.3% | $536,400 +0.3% |
| 2004 | $4,081 +17.7% | $534,900 +12% |
| 2003 | $3,467 +5.6% | $477,600 +5% |
| 2002 | $3,284 +25% | $454,900 +66.9% |
| 2000 | $2,628 | $272,600 +25% |
| 1999 | -- | $218,100 |
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Neighborhood: Riverside
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10The Amigos SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Putnam Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
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