FeaturesBathroom - Tiled With Tub
LevelThird
453 Franklin Street # 3, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139 • Riverside
$840,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$785,000
Final Sale Price:
$840,000
Difference:
+$55,000 (+7.0%)
Performance Metrics
107.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
3
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$892
Sale $/sq ft:
$955
This property sold for $955 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 7.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Perched on the top floor and bathed in southern light, this classic Cambridge flat offers the timeless proportions and flexibility that make these homes so enduringly desirable. Configured as either a three-bedroom home or a two-bedroom with gracious formal living and dining rooms, the five-room layout adapts beautifully to today's lifestyle. High ceilings, bay windows, beautiful golden fir floors, and abundant natural light create warm, inviting interiors, while the updated bathroom and spacious eat-in kitchen on the back add everyday comfort. Set on a quiet residential street between Harvard and Central Squares, the home enjoys rooftop outlooks, roof deck rights, exceptional privacy, dedicated storage room, a lush and peaceful backyard with paved patio, and easy access to cafés, restaurants, the Red Line, Central square, Harvard University, MIT, and everything that defines Cambridge living. Walkable neighborhood, and easy on street parking.
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Property History
Market Insights
6.5%
Price Range
9
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Aug 7, 2026
$840,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 9
Status: Active under contract
Jul 19, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jul 18, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Jul 15, 2026
$785,000
Original listing
Agent: Sandrine Deschaux
Office: RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Listed for Sale
Jul 15, 2026
$785,000
Original listing
Agent: Sandrine Deschaux
Office: RE/MAX Real Estate Center
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2026 | ✓ Sold | $840,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 07/19/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 07/18/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 07/15/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $785,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 07/15/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $785,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,650 | $679,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,650
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$200
Monthly
Assessed Value
$679,700
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1903
Living Area
880 sq ft
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
None, Other
Flooring
Wood, Hardwood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Basement, In Unit
Features
Entrance Foyer
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Deck - Wood, Patio, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Wood, Patio
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,650
Assessed Value
$679,700
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$200 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
3
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Re Taxes Without Residential Exemption. City Records As 2 Bedrooms. Condo Docs Refer To This Unit As #1c.
Exclusions
Incl. W/D In Basement
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building
3
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
9 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1903
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
880 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
880 sq ft above grade
FeaturesFlooring - Wood
LevelThird
FeaturesFlooring - Wood, Remodeled
LevelThird
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wood
LevelThird
FeaturesFlooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
LevelThird
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wood
LevelThird
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Wood, Patio
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:
Wood, Hardwood
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Entrance Foyer
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Basement, In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1903
Effective Year (Renovated):
1985
Structure Type:
2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None, Other
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Wood, Patio, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Wood, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
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
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
0.2 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
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.2 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
1.0 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
1.2 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
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.5 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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Neighborhood
Riverside
453 Franklin Street # 3, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Sandrine Deschaux
Listing Office
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Office Phone
617-576-3800
Agent MLS ID
BB804351
Office MLS ID
AN8908
Listing Data Updated
Aug 7, 2026 12:21 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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