281 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141 • Kendall Square

$2,695,000

Est. $14,867/month

7

Beds

4

Baths

3,792

Sq Ft

$711

Price/Sq Ft

0.06

Acres

1894

Year Built

3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Type

7 hours 34 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed Mar 19, 2026 • MLS# 73488847 Copied!

About this home

Newly renovated three-family residence nestled at a corner lot in one of Cambridge’s most desirable locations. Right next to Kendall Sq., walking distance to MIT and Kendall/MIT Red Line T Station, less than two miles to MGH. Unit 1 offers two levels of comfort living. Ground level features three bedrooms, a full bathroom, kitchen w/ custom cabinetry and quartz countertop island. Lower level hosts an office, a full bathroom and extra living/entertainment area. Both Unit 2 & 3 features an eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, one bath and a comfortable living room. Unit 2 also offer an office. Each unit is equipped with its own separate utilities and HVAC systems. Plus, total four off street parking, including two garage parking spaces accessing from Vandine St. Additionally, ADU and Cambridge new zoning rule might work to this property. Buyer and buyer's agent do their own due diligence.

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Property Overview

Property Type

3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1894

Bedrooms

7

Full Bathrooms

4

Living Area

3,792 sq ft

Total Rooms

12

Stories

4

Levels

4

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Year Built 1894

Living Area 3,792 sq ft

Lot Size 0.06 acres

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 4

Total Rooms 12

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling Heat Pump, Window Unit(s)

Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Microwave

Fireplace None

Basement Full, Partially Finished

Laundry None

Features Stone/granite/solid Counters, Living Room, Kitchen, Office/den

Exterior

Construction Frame, Stone

Architecture None

Roof Rubber

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Off Street, On Street

Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric 110 Volts, 100 Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $12,477

Assessed Value $1,870,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Microwave

Interior Features: Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den

Windows:

Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry:

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1894

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame, Stone

Roof: Rubber

Foundation: Stone

Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling: Heat Pump, Window Unit(s)

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch:

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Corner Lot

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Total Parking Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Off Street, On Street

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Kendall Square

281 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

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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

C+

King Open School

0.2 mi | #500 of 824 | Score: 44.7

Dropped 179 spots from last year

-13.5 below state avg

391 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

B

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

0.3 mi | #7 of 12 | Score: 42.1

Improved 616 spots from last year

-16.1 below state avg

249 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

A-

Cambridgeport School

0.4 mi | #212 of 824 | Score: 54.3

Improved 94 spots from last year

-3.9 below state avg

263 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

M

Middle Schools

3 schools

B+

Darby Vassall Upper School

0.2 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5

Improved 26 spots from last year

-10.7 below state avg

298 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

C+

Cambridge Street Upper School

0.2 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

A-

Putnam Avenue Upper School

1.2 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

H

High Schools

3 schools

B-

Community Charter School of Cambridge

0.3 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1

Dropped 57 spots from last year

-5.2 below state avg

251 students Diverse

7 sports • 202 athletes

High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum

Grades 06-12

NuVu Innovation School

0.6 mi

Grades 08-12

Farr Academy School

0.8 mi

Grades 07-12

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Listed for Sale

Mar 19, 2026

$2,695,000

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Agent: Nathan Long Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
03/19/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,695,000	-	-	Original listing

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Time on Market

7 hours 34 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$711

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