$1,650,000
SOLD MAY 20, 2026

53 Jay St Unit 2 Cambridge, MA 02139

Riverside Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
2016 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 20, 2026

$1,100 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

169 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Custom Closet System
  • Deck
  • Open Floorplan
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools

About This Home

As of May 2026

Welcome to 53 Jay St, a stunning contemporary new-construction townhouse in Cambridge’s sought-after Riverside neighborhood. Living like a single-family with private parking and a fenced backyard, this sun-filled 3-bed, 2-bath home spans four levels and offers three incredible outdoor spaces. Enter through a private entrance into an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area with high ceilings, maple floors, marble counters, premium stainless appliances, a pantry, and a stylish full bathroom. The beautiful primary suite occupies the entire second floor with a spa-like ensuite, two custom closets, and a private deck. The third floor provides a flexible bedroom, office, or lounge with a wet bar and access to a custom roof deck with impressive bifold doors. The lower level includes a versatile living room or bedroom, laundry, and storage. Close to Harvard, MIT, the Charles River, and Central, Inman, and Kendall Squares, this home blends modern comfort with the best of Cambridge living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Denman Group

eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office Listed on: 10/29/2025

eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

Co-Listed By

Alexander Abramo

eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

Last Buyer's Agent

The Denman Group

eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office Listed on: 10/29/2025

eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,358

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $166 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Frame Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Wired For Sound
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Picture Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • 100 Amp Service

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00123 L:00029053/2,5011092

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 3 Units
  • 51 53 Jay Street Condominium Community
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,358

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$166 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Wet bar, Slider, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Bonus Room, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Back)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Cooler
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Basement
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony - Exterior, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Basement: Y
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1140
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 360
  • Living Area: 1500
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AC0342
  • MAIN SO: AC0342
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Patio, Balcony, Garden, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Roof, Patio
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 166.36
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00123 L:00029053/2,5011092
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11357.68

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/20/2026 05/20/26 Sold $1,650,000 0.0% $1,100 / Sq Ft
04/16/2026 04/16/26 Pending -- -- --
12/18/2025 12/18/25 Off Market $1,650,000 -- --
12/05/2025 12/05/25 Price Changed $1,648,000 -2.4% $1,099 / Sq Ft
10/29/2025 10/29/25 For Sale $1,688,000 -- $1,125 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2026

    The Denman Group

    eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

    (617) 518-4570

    14 in this area

    657 Total Sales

    The Denman Group
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Todd Denman

    eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

    3 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Todd Denman
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  • Alexander Abramo

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Alexander Abramo

    eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

    (978) 494-1259

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Alexander Abramo
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73449282

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Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Riverside

53 Jay St Unit 2, Cambridge, MA

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