For sale

Price cut: $125K (11/2)

$1,225,000

56-58 8th St, Cambridge, MA 02141

5beds

1,944sqft

$7,412/mo

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2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side

Built in 1873

-- sqft lot

$1,215,000 Zestimate^®

$630/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Two levels of livingUpdated bathroomsAbundant storage space

Fantastic side by side 2 family home in highly coveted East Cambridge neighborhood. Phenomenal location on corner lot with convenient access to Kendall Square, MIT, Inman Square, and bustling Cambridge Street. Fully leased through August 2027, this property produces an extremely strong rental income stream with longstanding tenants. Both units offer two levels of living, alongside extensive 2013 renovations that include updated bathrooms, kitchens, flooring, and electric. Designated basement areas with individual laundry and abundant storage space. Unit 58, a legal 3 bedroom/1.5 bathroom home, is also equipped with central heating and air conditioning. Complete with a cozy and well maintained back patio, this low-maintenance property delivers an attractive turnkey profile in prime Cambridge location.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Window Unit(s), Central Air

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Features

Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,944
Total interior livable area: 1,944 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,944

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Patio

Lot

Size: 1,424 Square Feet
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Parcel number: CAMBM00033L00024
Zoning: C-1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Condition

Year built: 1873

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

Region: Cambridge

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $630/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,125,100
Annual tax amount: $7,504
Date on market: 10/7/2026
Total actual rent: 6100

Estimated market value

$1,215,000

$1.15M - $1.28M

$4,321/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
11/2/2026	Price change	$1,225,000-9.3%$630/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73587683 Report a problem
10/7/2026	Listed for sale	$1,350,000+68.8%$694/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73587683 Report a problem
7/11/2014	Sold	$800,000+81.8%$412/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/15/2013	Sold	$440,000-10%$226/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/10/2006	Sold	$489,000+226%$252/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/26/1991	Sold	$150,000$77/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,967 +4.4%	$1,097,200 -2.6%
2024	$6,671 +10.2%	$1,126,800 +9.1%
2023	$6,054 +1.9%	$1,033,100 +2.9%
2022	$5,943 +3.7%	$1,003,900 +2.5%
2021	$5,729 +1.9%	$979,300 +0.2%
2020	$5,622 +1.2%	$977,800 +4.6%
2019	$5,555 +9.1%	$935,200 +15.6%
2018	$5,090 +5.9%	$809,300 +9.2%
2017	$4,808 +10.1%	$740,900 +18.6%
2016	$4,367 +2.7%	$624,800 +14.9%
2015	$4,254 +3.3%	$544,000 +10.7%
2014	$4,117 +12.8%	$491,300 +16.6%
2013	$3,650 -2.1%	$421,500 -4.2%
2012	$3,730 +3.9%	$439,800
2011	$3,589 +3.5%	$439,800 -2.1%
2010	$3,469 +1.3%	$449,300 -0.8%
2009	$3,425 +0.7%	$453,000 -2%
2008	$3,402 -4.1%	$462,200 -2.6%
2007	$3,549 +4.4%	$474,400 +3%
2006	$3,400 -1.9%	$460,700 +3.4%
2005	$3,466 +26.9%	$445,500 +24.4%
2004	$2,732 +20.8%	$358,100 +15%
2003	$2,261 +8.6%	$311,400 +8%
2002	$2,082 +12.4%	$288,300 +50%
2000	$1,853	$192,200 +15%
1999	--	$167,100