280 River St # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Cambridgeport
$4,500/mo
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,039
Sq Ft
0
Lot Sq Ft
2006
Year Built
1
Garage Space
45
Days on Market
For Rent Listed Jul 16, 2026 • MLS# 73551282 Copied! • Updated Jul 20, 2026

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About this home

This immaculate multi-level home, built in 2006, features 2 beds/1.5 baths, and garage parking. The open floor plan includes warm cherry cabinets, granite countertops, and hardwood floors throughout. The ground level offers a bonus study/office with direct access to a private, fenced-in patio. Upgraded lighting with state-of-the-art switches, Nest thermostats, a keypad door lock, and a Ring doorbell enhance convenience. Additional highlights include a newer Navien wall-mounted instant hot water tank, in-unit washer/dryer, central AC, a whole house water filter, and extra storage on the ground level. Conveniently located near Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Rite-Aid, Harvard Business School, and the Red Line at Central Square. Bus routes to Longwood Medical Area.

Property History

Market Insights

99.5%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Rent
Jul 17, 2026
$4,500
Original listing
Agent: Sino-US Realty Team Office: Keller Williams Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72629023
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Mar 26, 2020
$940,000
MLS #72629023

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Year Built 2006
Living Area 1,039 sq ft
Lot Size 0.00
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Water, Sewer, Snow Removal, Gardener
Security Deposit $4,500
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Pet Policy Dogs OKCats OKRestrictions Apply
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Unit Control
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Unit
Features Internet Available - Broadband
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Patio, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features None
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

HOA Yes
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Other
Sq Ft Disclosures Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 4 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Attached (Townhouse/Rowhouse/Duplex)
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
2006
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,039 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2006
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Unit Control
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features:
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
A
Amigos School
0.2 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.3 mi | #22 of 824 | Score: 64.5
Improved 21 spots from last year
+6.3 above state avg
340 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A-
Morse School
0.5 mi | #238 of 824 | Score: 53.0
Improved 45 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
328 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.3 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
Allium Montessori School
1.1 mi
Grades 01-06
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.3 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.6 mi
Grades 08-12
JRI Bay Cove School
1.1 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

Cambridgeport

280 River St # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sino-US Realty Team
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty
Office Phone 617-969-9000
Agent MLS ID TM327688
Office MLS ID BB5962
Listing Data Updated Jul 20, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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