NOT LISTED FOR SALE

153 River St Cambridge, MA 02139

Riverside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,390,000 - $1,991,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,885 Sq Ft
$927/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 05, 2025

Last sale price $2,000,000 $1,061 Per Sq Ft

About This Home

As of May 2025

Cambridgeport - This light-filled c.1873 historic single family home sits on a picturesque and sunny corner lot with a large tree-filled yard with spring flowers, shrubs, a noteworthy old-growth Chinese Elm tree and a detached garage/shop, accessible from Jay Street. This enchanting Victorian house retains the character of its era with an original staircase, a bay-windowed front living room and a dining room with a classic covered porch. Reimagined in the late nineties, the delightful 2-story family room in the back surprises you with skylights, gas fireplace, 3-glass door to a platform deck and a cheerful handcrafted kitchen with an old-style pantry. The 2nd floor has 2 bed, 1 w-i-c, 1 large 4-piece bath, and the gut rehab 3rd floor under vaulted ceilings adds a 3rd bedroom with skylights. This loved house with solar panels, waterproofed basement, newer windows, and updated systems awaits your input to make it yours. Walk to Central, Kendall, Harvard squares and the Charles River.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
May 2, 2025
Sold by
Karp Joan B
Bought by
Berman Anna E and Silverman Alexander M
Seller's Agent
Sandrine Deschaux
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Wilson
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$1,769,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$231,000
13.06%
Views
51

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-26.74%
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Outstanding Balance
$948,334
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$907,767

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 1998
Sold by
Savage Dierdre
Bought by
Hayden Douglas L and Karp Joan B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 1996
Sold by
Tagg William H
Bought by
Savage Dierdre

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 1996
Sold by
Est Johnson Hilda S and Kansky Bernard A
Bought by
Tagg William H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Berman Anna E $2,000,000 None Available
Hayden Douglas L $335,000 --
Hayden Douglas L $335,000 --
Savage Dierdre $180,000 --
Savage Dierdre $180,000 --
Tagg William H $150,000 --
Tagg William H $150,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Berman Anna E $950,000
Previous Owner Karp Joan B $1,300,000
Previous Owner Karp Joan B $200,000
Previous Owner Tagg William H $144,000
Previous Owner Tagg William H $145,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Sold $2,000,000 +13.1% $1,061 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $1,769,000 -- $938 / Sq Ft

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,399 $1,480,200 $875,700 $604,500
2024 $8,831 $1,491,800 $913,000 $578,800
2023 $8,385 $1,430,900 $930,000 $500,900
2022 $7,575 $1,342,700 $898,200 $444,500
2021 $7,575 $1,294,900 $880,700 $414,200
2020 $7,270 $1,264,300 $872,000 $392,300
2019 $6,637 $1,117,400 $754,000 $363,400
2018 $6,216 $988,200 $652,300 $335,900
2017 $6,117 $942,600 $622,800 $319,800
2016 $5,563 $795,800 $488,500 $307,300
2015 $5,487 $701,700 $426,100 $275,600
2014 $5,713 $681,800 $409,800 $272,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sandrine Deschaux

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sandrine Deschaux

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    (857) 204-9872

    8 in this area

    123 Total Sales

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  • Ryan Wilson

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Ryan Wilson

    Keller Williams Realty

    (781) 424-6286

    2 in this area

    672 Total Sales

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Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Riverside

153 River St, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 153 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139 and is currently estimated at $1,746,760, approximately $926 per square foot. 153 River St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Prospect Hill Academy Charter School.

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