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$1,995,000

30 Second St, Cambridge MA 02141
Cambridge, MA 02141
Listed by Mike Cohen
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4.5
Living area
2,602 sqft
Year built
1839

About this home

A rare East Cambridge offering with the space, flexibility, and parking that are nearly impossible to find in this neighborhood. This classic 19th-century brick townhouse spans four levels with five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, two kitchens, outdoor space, and an extraordinary four deeded, non-tandem parking spaces.Unit 1 features high ceilings, hardwood floors, a modern kitchen and baths, including one with a Jacuzzi tub and separate seated shower. A third-floor primary suite with exposed brick adds character and privacy, while a private deck provides welcome outdoor space. Unit 2 is comfortable, eclectic, and very Cambridge, with two bedrooms, a modern kitchen, two updated baths, and a private patio. The property offers tremendous versatility: maintain the current two-unit configuration, create a multigenerational home, or explore combining the spaces into an impressive single-family residence. There may also be potential for a residential and professional office combination, subject to Cambridge zoning and approvals. Across from a beautifully landscaped park and close to the Charles River, Lechmere Green Line, Cambridge Crossing, CambridgeSide, MIT, Kendall Square, restaurants, shops, and everything that makes East Cambridge such a desirable place to live.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73577696
Property type
Multi Family
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
9
On market date
September 15, 2026
Stories
5
Total bathrooms
4.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
0.06 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Kennedy-Longfellow
0.42 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
0.67 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
0.39 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: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

96
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
18.7 / 20 -- Most walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores17
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies13

Market position

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

On the market 9 days -- 80 fewer days than Cambridge's current average of 89 days.
For reference, the median list price across 919 active listings in Cambridge right now is $5,900.

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Est. monthly payment
$12,164/mo
$399,000 down
$1,596,000 loan
Principal & interest$10,352
Property tax (est.)$1,663
Home insurance (est.)$150

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