A Single-family home for the price of a Condo in a highly sought-after neighborhood only a few blocks to the Global Biotech Hub in Central Square, a 1/2 mile to Boston & Green Line / Red Line public transportation options make this an IDEAL LOCATION to call HOME. This home is ready for someone to bring their own personal touches too and get additional equity from doing so. The first level features a kitchen, living room, while the second level has two bedrooms & a full bath, offering the perfect canvas for homeowners to design their dream house and bulid out the lower level for additional living space bring the interior to over 1400SF of living. Homes sales in the area are getting over $1.3 million and some fetching over $1000/PPSF. This home is ideally situated within a short walk to the Lechmere Green Line & the Global Biotech Hub of Kendall Square with the Charles River nearby too for biking, running & walking. No Condo Fee and low taxes of under $1800/annually if owner occupied.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1886
Living Area: 960 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Compass
Office Phone: (617) 303-0067
Listing Agent: Donahue + Greene Group
Interior Features
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedroom Count: 2
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Exterior: Patio, Fenced Yard
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Cambridge Rindge and Latin, Public District Grades 9-12
Amigos School, Public District Grades PK-8
Kennedy-Longfellow, Public District Grades PK-5
Fletcher/Maynard Academy, Public District Grades PK-5
Cambridgeport, Public District Grades PK-5
Other
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Directions: 56 Spring Street in GPS
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $799,000
Price Per SqFt: $832/SqFt
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This property is $326.5K less than the Median Sold Price and $77/SqFt less than other homes in Cambridge, MA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number: #73292928
Listing Office:
Office Name: Compass
Office Phone: (617) 303-0067
Listing Agent: Donahue + Greene Group
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Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
3
/10
Kennedy-Longfellow
158 Spring St
Distance between this listing and this school0.32 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
5
/10
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
225 Windsor St
Distance between this listing and this school0.79 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
6
/10
Cambridgeport
89 Elm St
Distance between this listing and this school0.88 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Middle School
8
/10
Amigos School
15 Upton St
Distance between this listing and this school1.49 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
High School
6
/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
459 Broadway
Distance between this listing and this school1.58 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
3
/10
Kennedy-Longfellow
158 Spring St
Distance between this listing and this school0.32 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
5
/10
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
225 Windsor St
Distance between this listing and this school0.79 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
6
/10
Cambridgeport
89 Elm St
Distance between this listing and this school0.88 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Amigos School
15 Upton St
Distance between this listing and this school1.49 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Putnam Avenue Upper School
158 Spring St
Distance between this listing and this school0.32 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
4
/10
Cambridge Street Upper School
850 Cambridge St
Distance between this listing and this school0.61 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
459 Broadway
Distance between this listing and this school1.58 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Community Charter School of Cambridge
245 Bent St
Distance between this listing and this school0.25 miles
Public Charter Grades 7-12
2
/10
Harbor School
11 Charles St
Distance between this listing and this school1.03 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $74,658. Most Cambridge, MA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 56 Spring Unit 1
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 56 Spring Unit 1 property is $799,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 56 Spring Unit 1 is a condo located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02141.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 56 Spring Unit 1 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 56 Spring Unit 1 are: Kennedy-Longfellow: GreatSchools Rating 3/10Fletcher/Maynard Academy: GreatSchools Rating 5/10Cambridgeport: GreatSchools Rating 6/10Amigos School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 56 Spring Unit 1 has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 56 Spring Unit 1 is 960 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 56 Spring Unit 1 is 1886.
This home is located at 56 Spring Unit 1 in Cambridge, MA and zip code 02141 in the East Cambridge neighborhood. This 960 square foot home was built in 1886. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 20, 2024 and is currently priced at $799,000.
In August 2024, from all listings sold in Cambridge, MA there were more than 24 sold above asking price, over 17 sold below and more than 15 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Cambridge, MA decreased by 16.4% between July 2024 and August 2024. The median list price of listings available in August 2024 was $1,125,591, while the average time on the real estate market was 32 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.