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$2,500,000

136 Banks St, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listed by Siu Fu Lau Team
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
2,434 sqft
Year built
1870

About this home

A rarely available single-family style detached townhome set directly across from the Charles River. This East & West facing home is well positioned to capture ample natural light throughout the day. The private, sun-filled yard with thoughtful landscaping and a stone patio creates an unexpected retreat in the middle of Cambridge. On the main level, tall windows fill the living room with light and open to a dining area suited to quiet evenings and gatherings alike. The refined, updated kitchen pairs sleek countertops with stainless steel appliances and a separate pantry area. Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms and two baths include a generously-sized primary suite. The finished lower level, complete with a full bath, can easily be used as an office or playroom. One off-street parking space is included. Ideally located minutes to HBS, Harvard Square, and Central Square. Enjoy the privacy of a tucked away location while still having the convenience of everything Cambridge has to offer.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73595081
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 26, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
1
Lot size
0.14 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Martin Luther King Jr.
0.1 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
323
Student:teacher ratio
9.5:1
District
Cambridge
Middle
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.09 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
262
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
High
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
0.49 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,867
Student:teacher ratio
8.6:1
District
Cambridge

Walkability

Blended score for Cambridge's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

82
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
13.8 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores17
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies14

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Cambridge, from live MLS data.

On the market 1 days -- 100 fewer days than Cambridge's current average of 101 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,073 active listings in Cambridge right now is $7,950.

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$500,000 down
$2,000,000 loan
Principal & interest$12,972
Property tax (est.)$2,083
Home insurance (est.)$150

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