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96 Howard St, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$5,200
Est. $226/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,140
Sq Ft
$5
Price/Sq Ft
1,777
Lot Sq Ft
Single Family Residence
Type
15 hours 25 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Apr 24, 2026 • MLS# 73507173 Copied!

About this home

Renters seeking a single-family home will love this beautifully updated property in Cambridge’s Riverside neighborhood, ideally located near Harvard Square, Central Square, and the Charles River with easy access to restaurants, shops, and public transportation. Completely renovated in 2022, the home features a modern kitchen with a premium gas stove, vent hood, recessed lighting, quartz countertops, and a spacious island, as well as a main-floor bathroom with an advanced ceiling fan and a full-body shower system. The flexible main-level living room can also serve as a primary bedroom. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, off-street parking, and basement storage, while energy-efficient closed-cell insulation helps reduce utility costs. The exterior space offers the opportunity to create a private outdoor retreat.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner ZHANG SIYU & PENGPENG LI
Mailing Address 96 HOWARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning C-1
Style CONVENTIONAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $942,100
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,521
CPA Surcharge 3% ($148)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,669

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $725,500 $216,600 $942,100 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Aug 10, 2021 $804,375 78444/0143

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 1,445 1,140 ✗
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Apr 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,140 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Single Family Residence
Living Area 1,140 sq ft
Lot Size 1,777 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Disposal, Range, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Oven
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Unit
Features High Speed Internet

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features None
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

No financial details available

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Disposal, Range, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Oven
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features:

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Neighborhood

96 Howard St, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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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
A
Amigos School
0.3 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.5 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
St. Peter Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.1 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.1 mi | #22 of 824 | Score: 64.5
Improved 21 spots from last year
+6.3 above state avg
340 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.1 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
1.1 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
1.3 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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.0 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.3 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
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 24, 2026
$5,200
Original listing
Agent: Siyu Zhang Office: Siyu Zhang
Previous Transaction - MLS #72829741
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 10, 2021
$804,375
MLS #72829741
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Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 24, 2026 New Listing Added $5,200 —
Aug 10, 2021 Sold $804,375 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
15 hours 25 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$5

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Listing Information

Listing Agent Siyu Zhang
Listing Office Siyu Zhang
Agent MLS ID CN224627
Office MLS ID AN6839
Listing Data Updated Apr 24, 2026 3:51 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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