5-6 Porter Circle, Cambridge MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140
$1,950,000
$1,850,000
Est. $10,335/month
About this home
Very tastefully updated two-family home steps from Porter Square on quiet dead end street. Beautiful kitchens and exquisitely tiled baths. Gorgeous master bedroom with small loft area. Two parking spaces (one in driveway, one in front of house on private way.) New central heat pump / air conditioning, furnace, tankless water heaters, 8 year-old roof and Solar panels. Immaculate basement with new "epoxy" floor and half bath. Two private outdoor areas. Vacant and easy to show.
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Property History
Market Insights
1
Price Changes
5.1%
Price Range
Property Timeline
Pending Sale
Jul 30, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
Jun 29, 2026
$1,850,000
$100,000
(-5.13%)
From $1,950,000 to $1,850,000 (-5.1%)
Listed for Sale
Jun 18, 2026
$1,950,000
Original listing
Agent: Paul Slavinski
Office: Charles Associates Real Estate LLC
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 06/29/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $1,850,000 | $100,000 | - | From $1,950,000 to $1,850,000 (-5.1%) |
| 06/18/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,950,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,364 | $1,403,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$9,364
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,403,900
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
Multi Family
Year Built
1899
Living Area
2,500 sq ft
Lot Size
0.05 acres
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
11
Investment Metrics
Units
2
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
Balcony, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved, Other
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$9,364
Assessed Value
$1,403,900
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Olive gree
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
living area is not precise
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
42 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,500 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Stories
3
Levels
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,500 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1899
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Tankless
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Balcony, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved, Other
Nearby Schools
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Cambridge Friends School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.6 mi
|
#100 of 824
|
Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.0 mi
Grades 01-12
Shady Hill School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.9 mi
|
#253 of 346
|
Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
2.0 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
B+
Peabody School
0.4 mi
|
#278 of 824
|
Score: 51.4
Improved 84 spots from last year
-6.8 below state avg
314 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.4 mi
|
#67 of 352
|
Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.7 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
2.0 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
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.3 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
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
2.1 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.1 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.4 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
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5-6 Porter Circle, Cambridge MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Paul Slavinski
Listing Office
Charles Associates Real Estate LLC
Office Phone
617-947-1000
Agent MLS ID
BB806830
Office MLS ID
AN9549
Listing Data Updated
Jul 30, 2026 5:22 PM EDT
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