Seller's Agent in 2025
Sandrine Deschaux
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
(857) 204-9872
8 in this area
120 Total Sales
153 River St Cambridge, MA 02139
Riverside Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,885
Sq Ft
4,617
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Solar Power System
- Custom Closet System
- Landscaped Professionally
- Waterfront
- Fruit Trees
- Deck
About This Home
As of May 2025Cambridgeport - 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.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,397
Year Built
- Built in 1873
Lot Details
- 4,617 Sq Ft Lot
- Waterfront
- Landscaped Professionally
- Corner Lot
- Fruit Trees
- Garden
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Plaster Walls
- Frame Construction
- Blown-In Insulation
- Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,885 Sq Ft Home
- Sheet Rock Walls or Ceilings
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- 1 Fireplace
- Insulated Windows
- Bay Window
- Entrance Foyer
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Upgraded Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Pine Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Custom Closet System
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Laundry in Bathroom
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Block Basement Construction
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
- Solar Power System
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Rain Gutters
- Porch
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- 5 Cooling Zones
- 6 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
- Hot Water Heating System
- Net Metering or Smart Meter
- 200+ Amp Service
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 407964
Community Details
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
- Park
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Shops
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 27, 1998
Sold by
Savage Dierdre
Bought by
Hayden Douglas L and Karp Joan B
Current Estimated Value
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Court Massachusetts | $335,000 | -- | |
| Land Court Massachusetts | $335,000 | -- | |
| Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii | $180,000 | -- | |
| Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii | $180,000 | -- | |
| Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii | $150,000 | -- | |
| Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii | $150,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $950,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $1,300,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $200,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $144,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $145,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
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 |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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
-
Ryan Wilson
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Ryan Wilson
Keller Williams Realty
(781) 424-6286
2 in this area
666 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73341727
APN: CAMB-000125-000000-000034
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