New ListingOffered 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. Please allow 24-48 hours for Seller response to Offer. Offers are due Sept 20 by 5:00 PM. Seller reserves the right to accept Offers before Offer due date.
| MLS # | 73577051 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1854 |
| Days On Site | 4 |
| Listing Provided By | Melcher Real Estate Group | Nina Quinlan |
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,700 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 3 |
| Units | 2 |
| Zoning | C-1 |
| Acreage | 0.07 |
| Rooms Total | 12 |
|---|---|
| Window Features | Insulated Windows, Screens |
| Appliances | Plumbed For Ice Maker |
| Fireplaces Total | 0 |
| Fireplace Yes / No | No |
| Flooring | Wood, Tile, Hardwood |
| Exterior Features | Rain Gutters |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shingle, Rubber |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| Foundation Details | Stone |
| Lot Features | Corner Lot |
| Fencing | Fenced |
| Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Off Street, On Street, Stone/Gravel |
| Open Parking Yes / No | Yes |
| Utilities | for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Varies per Unit |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Electric | 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service, Individually Metered |
| Tax Annual Amount | 8712.52 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 1781300 |
| Tax Lot | 83 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Tax Map Number | 33 |
| Community Features | Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks |
|---|---|
| Senior Community Yes / No | No |
| State | MA |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex |
| City | Cambridge |
| Zip Code | 02141 |
| Area | East Cambridge |
| Listing VS Median (in 02141) | |
Price: $2,195,000 low | high Med: $4,400 sqft: 2,700 low | high Med: 1,300 $ / sqft: $813 low | high Med: $3 On site: 4 low | high Med: 78 | |
| State | MA |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex |
| City | Cambridge |
| Zip Code | 02141 |
| Area | East Cambridge |
| Listing VS Median (in 02141) | |
Price: $2,195,000 low | high Med: $4,400 sqft: 2,700 low | high Med: 1,300 $ / sqft: $813 low | high Med: $3 On site: 4 low | high Med: 78 | |
![]() | $1,650,00011 8th StreetCambridge, MA 02141 |