527 Franklin St Cambridge, MA 02139
Riverside NeighborhoodEstimated payment $7,215/month
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Colonial Architecture
- Property is near public transit and schools
- 4-minute walk to Cooper Square Park
About This Home
Prized Riverside neighborhood is host to this wonderful single family home. With 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, it makes for a great owner occupied or rental opportunity. High ceilings and hardwood floors set the tone as you enter. Nice living room with fireplace and bump-out bay. The adjacent kitchen has been updated with freshly painted cabinets, flooring and paint. Both bathrooms have had recent updates. Head upstairs to find 2 bedrooms with newly refinished hardwood flooring. 2 more bedrooms grace the third floor. Important updates include newer gas heat, many newer windows, and fresh paint throughout. Extra bonus room in lower level. Awesome outdoor space with the wrap around deck. Location, location, location!!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,586
Year Built
- Built in 1873
Lot Details
- 1,408 Sq Ft Lot
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned C-1
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- Beamed Ceilings
- Ceiling Fan
- 1 Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Dining Area
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Range with Range Hood
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Laminate
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Dual Closets
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
- Block Basement Construction
Parking
- On-Street Parking
- Open Parking
Schools
- Dr. Martin Luther King Elementary School
- Putnam Avenue Upper Middle School
- Cambridge High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- 1 Heating Zone
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
- 100 Amp Service
- Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Deck
- Property is near public transit and schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:00121 L:00118,407629
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Riverside Subdivision
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $6,586 | $1,037,100 | $695,800 | $341,300 |
| 2024 | $6,408 | $1,082,500 | $755,700 | $326,800 |
| 2023 | $6,168 | $1,052,500 | $769,700 | $282,800 |
| 2022 | $5,879 | $1,037,800 | $787,300 | $250,500 |
| 2021 | $5,879 | $1,005,000 | $772,000 | $233,000 |
| 2020 | $5,666 | $985,400 | $764,400 | $221,000 |
| 2019 | $5,108 | $860,000 | $660,900 | $199,100 |
| 2018 | $4,753 | $755,600 | $571,800 | $183,800 |
| 2017 | $4,679 | $721,000 | $546,000 | $175,000 |
| 2016 | $4,169 | $596,400 | $428,200 | $168,200 |
| 2015 | $4,098 | $524,100 | $373,600 | $150,500 |
| 2014 | $4,255 | $507,700 | $359,200 | $148,500 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 02/25/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/12/2026 02/12/26 | Price Changed | $1,298,000 | -3.7% | $784 / Sq Ft |
| 02/06/2026 02/06/26 | For Sale | $1,348,000 | 0.0% | $815 / Sq Ft |
| 02/06/2026 02/06/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/04/2026 02/04/26 | For Sale | $1,348,000 | -- | $815 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Land Court Massachusetts | $626,500 | -- | |
| Land Court Massachusetts | $626,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $484,138 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $501,200 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $95,000 | No Value Available |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73474337
APN: CAMB-000121-000000-000118
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