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5-6 Porter Circle, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140
$1,950,000
Est. $10,841/month
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,500
Sq Ft
$780
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1899
Year Built
5
Days on Market
Active Listed Jun 18, 2026 • MLS# 73538271 Copied!

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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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner GORDON, JEFFREY A. &
Mailing Address 6 PORTER CIR, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02140

Land Use

Use Code 104
Description Two-Family
Zoning B
Style OLD STYLE TWO FAM

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,403,900
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $8,227
CPA Surcharge 3% ($229)
Estimated Annual Tax $8,456

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $629,700 $774,200 $1,403,900

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 4, 2018 $10 71102/0446

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Feb 27, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Two-Family
in basement excavate footing  form and install rebar  per strucal engineer report and   pour footing  and construck  blocw wall per pland…
By jrc builders inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:257072
Open $29,000
Sep 11, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
Replacement of 9 windows
By Renewal by Andersen
Permit #qu2z-8suj:194333
Open $20,310
Jun 2, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Two-Family
Replace front doors & add interior vestibule door.
By Third Dimension, Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:175138
Open $5,100
Apr 21, 2019 Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
Replacement of 16 windows
By Renewal by Andersen LLC
Permit #qu2z-8suj:44479
Open $29,336
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Median Home Value $925,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,175
Residential Tax Rate $5.86/1000
CPA Surcharge 3%
County Middlesex

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 3,826 2,500
Year built 1,899 1,899
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 19, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,500 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Stories
3
Levels
3

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

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

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

Location

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Neighborhood

5-6 Porter Circle, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

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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
E

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
M

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
H

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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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Jun 18, 2026
$1,950,000
Original listing
Agent: Paul Slavinski Office: Charles Associates Real Estate LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 18, 2026 New Listing Added $1,950,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$780

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

Listing Information

Listing Agent Paul Slavinski
Listing Office Charles Associates Real Estate LLC
Agent MLS ID BB806830
Office MLS ID AN9549
Listing Data Updated Jun 23, 2026 3:48 PM 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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