2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side at 56-58 Eighth Street, Cambridge MA 02141, Cambridge
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$1,350,000

56-58 Eighth Street, Cambridge MA 02141
Cambridge, MA 02141
Listed by Joshua Drawas
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
1,944 sqft
Year built
1873

About this home

Fantastic side by side 2 family home in highly coveted East Cambridge neighborhood. Phenomenal location on corner lot with convenient access to Kendall Square, MIT, Inman Square, and bustling Cambridge Street. Fully leased through August 2027, this property produces an extremely strong rental income stream with longstanding tenants. Both units offer two levels of living, alongside extensive 2013 renovations that include updated bathrooms, kitchens, flooring, and electric. Designated basement areas with individual laundry and abundant storage space. Unit 58, a legal 3 bedroom/1.5 bathroom home, is also equipped with central heating and air conditioning. Complete with a cozy and well maintained back patio, this low-maintenance property delivers an attractive turnkey profile in prime Cambridge location.

Property details

MLS #
73587683
Property type
2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 7, 2026
Stories
4
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.03 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Kennedy-Longfellow
0.03 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
203
Student:teacher ratio
5.8:1
District
Cambridge
Middle
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.3 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
279
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
HighCharter
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.16 mi away · Grades 6-12
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
288
Student:teacher ratio
9.3:1
District
Community Charter School of Cambridge (District)

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).

87
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.7 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores19
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies11

Market position

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

On the market 1 days -- 90 fewer days than Cambridge's current average of 91 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,013 active listings in Cambridge right now is $7,950.

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Est. monthly payment
$8,280/mo
$270,000 down
$1,080,000 loan
Principal & interest$7,005
Property tax (est.)$1,125
Home insurance (est.)$150

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