549 Franklin Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

$1,195,000 - Riverside

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In a sea of sameness, it takes real courage to break the mold. That’s this Riverside home in a nutshell—bold, and unapologetically different—and it’s a creative blank canvas, freshly painted and ready for your style to shine! Inside, you’ll discover five spacious rooms spread across three levels. On the first floor, you’ll find a generous bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, along with a spacious living room featuring French doors that open to the patio. The second floor boasts vaulted ceilings, an open-concept living/dining/kitchen area, and a large bedroom with a charming south-facing balcony. The third floor offers endless possibilities! Use it as extra sleeping space, a playroom, or an office—the choice is yours! Located in the heart of Cambridge, Riverside is a vibrant, close-knit neighborhood with tree-lined streets, and top-tier accessibility. Near the Charles River, Harvard, Central, and the sought-after MLK Jr. School, it blends city access with a true sense of community.

— MLSPIN #: 73356904

Map of 549 Franklin Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139
549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139
549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139
549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139
549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139
549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139
549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139 549 Franklin Street, Riverside, Cambridge, MA 02139
List Price:$1,195,000
Status:Contingent
MLS ID:73356904
Town:Cambridge
Neighborhood:Riverside
County:Middlesex
Zip:02139
Property Type:Residential
Property Sub Type:Single Family Residence
Bedrooms:2
Full Baths:2
Living Area:1,366 sqft
Acres:0.02
Taxes:6,804
Appliances:Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
Cooling:Central Air
Flooring:Wood, Laminate
Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
Lot Features:Easements
Parking Features:On Street
Status:Active Under Contract
Water Source:Public
Year Built:1902
Accessibility Features:No
Roof:Shingle
Directions:Between Putnam and Bay Street.
Laundry Features:Washer Hookup
Foundation Details:Stone
Postal Code Plus4:2923
Electric:Circuit Breakers
Construction Materials:Frame, Brick
Listing Contract Date:2025-04-09
Cooling?:Yes
Heating?:Yes
Lot Size Area:0.02
Lot Size Square Feet:1,045
Rooms Total:5
Architectural Style:Other (See Remarks)
Bathrooms Total Integer:2
Basement:true
Basement:Full, Unfinished
Building Area Source:Public Records
Building Area Total:1,366
Community Features:Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Exterior Features:Patio - Enclosed, Balcony
Living Area Units:Square Feet
Lot Size Units:Acres
Open Parking?:Yes
Parcel Number:M:00121 L:00116, 407627
Patio And Porch Features:Enclosed
Road Frontage Type:Public
Sewer:Public Sewer
Utilities:for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Zoning:C-1
Year Built Source:Public Records
Disclosures:Some windows have broken seals. One light on third Floor loft not working. Two recessed lights in bedroom first floor not working.
Farm Land Area Units:Square Feet
Listing Agreement:Exclusive Right To Sell
Anticipated Sold Date:2025-05-07T04:00:00.000Z
Color:Multiple
Comp Based On:Compensation Offered but Not in MLS
Mh:Cooling Zones, Cc:Cooling Zones, Mf:Cooling Zones, Sf:Cooling Zones:1
Disclosure:No
Dpr Flag:No
Heat Zones:1
Lead Paint:Unknown
Listing Alert:No
List Price Per Sqft:$874.82
Page:274
Price Per Sqft:$874.82
Square Feet Incl Base:No
Original List Price:$1,195,000
Tax Assessed Value:$1,043,300
Tax Year:2025
Year Built Details:Approximate

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Property Last Updated: April 15, 2025 10:18 PM

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