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263 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Riverside
$1,520,000
Est. $8,090/month
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,299
Sq Ft
$661
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1886
Year Built
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Type
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73156019

About this home

Welcome to 263 Putnam Avenue, a charming two-family Victorian nestled in the Riverside neighborhood of Cambridge and a terrific candidate for single-family conversion. This well-lived home is a stone's throw from the Charles River and HBS. Thinking of a smart investment? Live comfortably in the spacious top unit with the kitchen, living, and dining areas on the main level, and two bedrooms, one with a study and private deck on the third floor, and a full bath on each level. The 1st-floor unit, complete with a bedroom, living room, and eat-in kitchen, is ripe for Airbnb potential or guest accommodations. For the investor, sprucing up the units and keeping them as rentals unleashes the competitive Cambridge rental market potential. Enjoy tandem parking for two vehicles, a tranquil zen garden, and the convenience of Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods at your doorstep. Harvard, MIT, and Boston are a breezy commute away. Don't miss this Riverside gem - where potential meets prime location!

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,348,000
Final Sale Price: $1,520,000
Difference: +$172,000 (+12.8%)
Performance Metrics
112.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $586
Sale $/sq ft: $661
This property sold for $661 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Property Category
Residential Income
Year Built
1886
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,299 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Stories
3
Levels
3

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wood
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Heat Pump, Unit Control, Ductless, Window Unit(s), Multi Units
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Internet Available - Broadband, Pantry, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Bathroom With Tub, Living Room, Laundry Room, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
Laundry Features
Washer & Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Basement Details
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Window Features
Box/Bay/Bow Window(s), Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
Door Features
Storm Door(s)

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features
Balcony/Deck, Rain Gutters
Patio/Porch Features
Deck, Covered
Fencing
Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.06 acres
Lot Size
2,635 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0600
Lot Features
Level
Frontage Length
44 ft
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Deeded, Paved

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/Less, Individually Metered

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, University
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$5,848
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$1,442,700
Tax Lot
263
Tax Block
29
Tax Map Number
129
Parcel Number
M:00129 L:00029,408301
Zoning
C-1
Financial Data Source
Limited Information, Not Available

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate,Renovated Since
Disclosures
Offers are due Tuesday, 9/12, at noon. Please make them good for 24hrs. Taxes reflect the residential exemption. Unit 2 is leased until the end of November; Unit 1 is the owner's unit, and it is currently vacant. The tub and dishwasher on the 2nd floor are not functional.
Listing Terms
Contract

Location

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Neighborhood

Riverside

263 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Lottery
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Middle School
Lottery
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High School
Crls
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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $487
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

11.3%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Oct 19, 2023
$1,520,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Sep 6, 2023
$1,348,000
Original listing
Agent: Lauren Holleran Team Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 6, 2023 New Listing Added $1,348,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$661

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $5,848 $1,442,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,848
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$1,442,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lauren Holleran Team
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID TM331830
Office MLS ID AN2064

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