63 Sixth Street, Cambridge MA 02141
Cambridge, MA 02141 • East Cambridge
$2,195,000
Est. $12,025/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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About this home
Offered for sale is the best two family you will ever see in Kendall Square/MIT. This home is set on a corner giving it an oversized lot with a lovely, large walled garden. Substantially renovated in 2015 with 10 skylights, a sublime light-filled open-flow loft style owners' unit spans the second and third floor with a bedroom and full bath on each level. (Second bedroom currently being used as a second living room.) The owner's unit has beamed ceilings and black Hunter Douglas interior shutters, a chef’s kitchen with soapstone counters, a 48-inch double oven gas Wolf stove, a Wolf wall steam oven, Sub Zero double drawer freezer, Fisher Paykel refrigerator/freezer, tons of storage with beautiful custom built Imperia cabinetry, and two private porches--front and back. On the parlor level is a pitch-perfect spacious rental unit with with a strong income producing history (currently rented @4400/mo through October), comprised of two bedrooms--one at each end for optimal privacy--a generous eat-in-kitchen and large living room, adjoining dining room, and bathroom with linen closet. Full ceiling height in full basement. One off-street parking space, gated. Plenty of room for scooter and bike parking, or a shed. Walk score: 96/100 "Walker's Paradise." Surrounded by lush green city parks, a short walk to restaurants, the river and even Boston's Beacon Hill. No Open House - Viewings by Appointment. Showings to begin Wednesday, 9/16. Please allow 24-48 hours for seller response to offer. ALL OFFERS ARE DUE ON SUNDAY, SEPT 20, BY 5:00 PM.
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Property History
Market Insights
69.2%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Sep 15, 2026
$2,195,000
Original listing
Agent: Nina Quinlan
Office: Melcher Real Estate Group
Previous Transaction - MLS #70191112
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Sep 1, 2005
$675,000
MLS #70191112
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,195,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 09/01/2005 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $675,000 | - | - | MLS #70191112 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,713 | $1,781,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,713
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,781,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1854
Living Area
2,700 sq ft
Lot Size
0.07 acres
Stories
3
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Total Rooms
12
Investment Metrics
Units
2
Unit 1 Rent
$4,400/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent
$4,400/mo · Y
Total Monthly Rent
$8,800/mo
Gross Income
$52,728
Net Operating Income
$52,728
Cap Rate
2.40%
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Dirt Floor, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
Features
Rain Gutters
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
Off Street, On Street, Stone/gravel
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service, Individually Metered
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Varies Per Unit
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,713
Assessed Value
$1,781,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Some Minor Finish Work Needs To Be Completed - Ask Agent. One Skylight Is Not Opening.
Exclusions
Black Bathroom Sink;pantry Hanging Light; Bedroom Scouces;mcm Hanging Lamp;garden Stones
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Property Overview
Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1854
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,700 sq ft
Total Rooms
12
Stories
3
Levels
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,700 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
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, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement:
Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Dirt Floor, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1854
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle, Rubber
Foundation:
Stone
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Heating Zones:
4
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Natural Gas
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Thermostat
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, On Street, Stone/Gravel
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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.8 mi
|
#246 of 346
|
Score: 47.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
1.3 mi
|
#46 of 352
|
Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
2.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
2.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
2.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.8 mi
|
#105 of 825
|
Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
3.3 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.8 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
King Open School
0.3 mi
|
#473 of 825
|
Score: 45.4
Dropped 152 spots from last year
-12.8 below state avg
437 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.8 mi
Grades 01-06
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
< 0.1 mi
|
#119 of 352
|
Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.3 mi
|
#207 of 352
|
Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.4 mi
|
#104 of 352
|
Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.7 mi
|
#66 of 352
|
Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.1 mi
|
#205 of 346
|
Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.9 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
1.1 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
East Cambridge
63 Sixth Street, Cambridge MA 02141
Cambridge, MA 02141
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Nina Quinlan
Listing Office
Melcher Real Estate Group
Office Phone
617-312-2001
Agent MLS ID
NB115067
Office MLS ID
AN4313
Listing Data Updated
Sep 15, 2026 12:04 AM EDT
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