Prized Riverside neighborhood is host to this wonderful single family home. With 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, it 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. The adjacent kitchen has been updated with freshly painted cabinets, flooring and paint. Both bathrooms have had recent updates. Head upstairs to find 2 bedrooms with 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!!
Sold for $1,190,000
$1,190,000
527 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139
4beds
1,655sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1873
1,408 Square Feet Lot
$1,189,200 Zestimate®
$719/sqft
$6,159 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,189,200
$1.11M - $1.28M
$6,159/mo
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Wrap around deckBump-out bayHardwood floorsHigh ceilingsFreshly painted cabinets
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Team Suzanne and Company 781-275-2156,
Compass 617-206-3333,
Suzanne Koller 781-496-8254
Bought with:
Lauren Holleran Team
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73474337
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 6 x 7
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Features
- Bonus Room, Foyer
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,655
- Total interior livable area: 1,655 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,338
- Finished area below ground: 317
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite
Lot
- Size: 1,408 sqft
- Features: Easements, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:00121 L:00118,407629
- Zoning: C-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1873
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- 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, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Cambridge
- Subdivision: Riverside
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | Sold | $1,190,000-8.3%$719/sqft |
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| 2/26/2026 | Contingent | $1,298,000$784/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Price change | $1,298,000-3.7%$784/sqft |
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| 2/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,348,000$815/sqft |
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| 2/6/2026 | Contingent | $1,348,000$815/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,348,000+115.2%$815/sqft |
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| 1/11/2026 | Listing removed | $4,800$3/sqft |
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| 8/2/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,800$3/sqft |
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| 6/28/2007 | Sold | $626,500$379/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,586 +2.8% | $1,037,100 -4.2% |
| 2024 | $6,408 +3.9% | $1,082,500 +2.9% |
| 2023 | $6,168 +0.4% | $1,052,500 +1.4% |
| 2022 | $6,144 +4.5% | $1,037,800 +3.3% |
| 2021 | $5,879 +3.8% | $1,005,000 +2% |
| 2020 | $5,666 +10.9% | $985,400 +14.6% |
| 2019 | $5,108 +7.5% | $860,000 +13.8% |
| 2018 | $4,753 +1.6% | $755,600 +4.8% |
| 2017 | $4,679 +12.2% | $721,000 +20.9% |
| 2016 | $4,169 +1.7% | $596,400 +13.8% |
| 2015 | $4,098 -3.7% | $524,100 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $4,255 -2.1% | $507,700 +1.2% |
| 2013 | $4,346 +2.2% | $501,900 +0.1% |
| 2012 | $4,254 +4.3% | $501,600 +0.3% |
| 2011 | $4,079 +5.5% | $499,900 -0.2% |
| 2010 | $3,866 +2.1% | $500,800 |
| 2009 | $3,786 -4.9% | $500,800 -7.5% |
| 2008 | $3,983 -2.5% | $541,200 -0.9% |
| 2007 | $4,086 +2.6% | $546,300 +1.2% |
| 2006 | $3,983 +2.9% | $539,700 +8.5% |
| 2005 | $3,871 +11.6% | $497,500 +9.4% |
| 2004 | $3,470 +17.7% | $454,800 +12% |
| 2003 | $2,948 +5.5% | $406,100 +5% |
| 2002 | $2,793 -5.1% | $386,800 +26.7% |
| 2000 | $2,944 | $305,400 +25% |
| 1999 | -- | $244,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Riverside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Martin Luther King, Jr. SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Putnam Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Middle: Putnam Avenue Upper School
- High: Cambridge
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Cambridge
- 02139
- Riverside
- 527 Franklin St
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