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53 Jay St # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Riverside
$1,650,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,500
Sq Ft
$1,100
Price/Sq Ft
2016
Year Built
1
Parking
165
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 29, 2025 • MLS# 73449282 Copied! • Updated May 20, 2026

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,688,000
Final Sale Price: $1,650,000
Difference: $38,000 (-2.3%)
Performance Metrics
97.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
165
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,125
Sale $/sq ft: $1,100
This property sold for $1,100 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.3% below the original asking price.

At 165 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,100/sq ft
Area Average
$248/sq ft
Difference
+343.0%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Welcome to 53 Jay St, a stunning contemporary new-construction townhouse in Cambridge’s sought-after Riverside neighborhood. Living like a single-family with private parking and a fenced backyard, this sun-filled 3-bed, 2-bath home spans four levels and offers three incredible outdoor spaces. Enter through a private entrance into an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area with high ceilings, maple floors, marble counters, premium stainless appliances, a pantry, and a stylish full bathroom. The beautiful primary suite occupies the entire second floor with a spa-like ensuite, two custom closets, and a private deck. The third floor provides a flexible bedroom, office, or lounge with a wet bar and access to a custom roof deck with impressive bifold doors. The lower level includes a versatile living room or bedroom, laundry, and storage. Close to Harvard, MIT, the Charles River, and Central, Inman, and Kendall Squares, this home blends modern comfort with the best of Cambridge living.

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Property History

Market Insights

0.1%
Price Range
59
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 20, 2026
$1,650,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 59
Pending Sale
Apr 16, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Oct 30, 2025
$1,648,000
Original listing
Agent: The Denman Group Office: eXp Realty
🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 30, 2025
$1,648,000
Original listing
Agent: The Denman Group Office: eXp Realty
🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 30, 2025
$1,648,000
Original listing
Agent: The Denman Group Office: eXp Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $11,358 $1,702,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,358
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$166
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,702,800

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 2016
Living Area 1,500 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Cooler
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Wet Bar, Slider, Living/dining Rm Combo, Bonus Room, Wet Bar, Wired For Sound

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof, Patio, Balcony, Garden, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Exterior, Deck - Roof, Patio
Features Off Street, Assigned
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $11,358
Assessed Value $1,702,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $166 Monthly
Fee Includes Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures See Firm Remarks
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Master Plan, Floor Plans (3)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 59 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2016
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,500 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
4
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce

Second Floor

Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
Master Bedroom
17.583333333 x 11.25
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony - Exterior, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double

Basement Floor

Bedroom2
14.083333333 x 12.083333333
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Living Room
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Main,First Floor

Kitchen
14.083333333 x 12
Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Cooler
Interior Features: Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Wet bar, Slider, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Bonus Room, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound
Windows: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 2016
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Patio, Balcony, Garden, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Roof, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

Riverside

53 Jay St # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Denman Group
Listing Office eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
Office Phone 888-854-7493
Agent MLS ID TM359011
Office MLS ID AC0342
Listing Data Updated May 20, 2026 7:02 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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