NOT LISTED FOR SALE

56 1/2 Howard St Cambridge, MA 02139

Riverside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $764,000 - $2,405,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft
$1,989/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2024

Rarely found single-family home located in the Riverside neighborhood of Cambridge on a quiet street, this house is close to Harvard Square (Harvard), Central Square (MIT), H-Mart, restaurants and shops. This detached single family home features two big size renovated bedrooms, renovated kitchen with granite countertops and vented-out exhausted fan, renovated bathroom and in-unit washer and dryer. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout the rest of the house. Energy efficient replacement windows. Large front porch and enjoys a private garden area for your relaxation. This exterior offers the opportunity to create your own special oasis away from the hustle and bustle. Hurry, make this gorgeous place as your home.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Huihua Huang

Feng Shui Realty Listed on: 06/12/2024

Last Renter's Agent

Huihua Huang

Feng Shui Realty Listed on: 06/12/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,253

Year Built

  • Built in 1886 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 3,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Garden

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • Light Fixtures
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,900
  • Property Available on 8/1/24
  • Rent includes occupancy only
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00123 L:00050

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,253

Year Built

Built in 1886 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2024-08-01
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(Lease),Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: No
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3900

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • CoOp Comp: 50/50
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, First Floor, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Living Area: 900
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AC0313
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 4.33
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 4.33
  • MAIN SO: AC0313

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Waterview Flag: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Occupancy Only
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00123 L:00050
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3600
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 1978
Bought by
Mitchell Alan
Current Estimated Value
$1,790,414
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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/27/2024 07/27/24 Rented $3,900 0.0% --
06/30/2024 06/30/24 Under Contract -- -- --
06/12/2024 06/12/24 For Rent $3,900 +44.4% --
09/08/2018 09/08/18 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
09/04/2018 09/04/18 Price Changed $2,700 -8.5% $3 / Sq Ft
08/28/2018 08/28/18 Price Changed $2,950 -4.8% $3 / Sq Ft
08/20/2018 08/20/18 For Rent $3,100 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $9,253 $1,457,100 $896,000 $561,100
2024 $8,727 $1,474,100 $934,200 $539,900
2023 $8,349 $1,424,700 $951,600 $473,100
2022 $8,126 $1,372,600 $945,800 $426,800
2021 $7,826 $1,337,800 $927,300 $410,500
2020 $7,593 $1,320,600 $918,100 $402,500
2019 $6,906 $1,162,600 $793,900 $368,700
2018 $6,464 $1,027,700 $686,900 $340,800
2017 $6,352 $978,800 $655,800 $323,000
2016 $5,689 $813,900 $514,300 $299,600
2015 $5,576 $713,100 $448,700 $264,400
2014 $5,587 $666,700 $431,500 $235,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Huihua Huang

    Landlord's Agent in 2024

    Huihua Huang

    Feng Shui Realty

    (978) 798-5026

    5 Total Sales

    Huihua Huang
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  • Jessica Ye

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jessica Ye

    Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

    (617) 839-6719

    78 Total Sales

    Jessica Ye
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Betty Ho Yin Wong

    Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

    (617) 497-8900

    16 Total Sales

    Betty Ho Yin Wong
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    George Wu

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73251351

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000123-000000-000049

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Riverside

56 1/2 Howard St, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 56 1/2 Howard St, Cambridge, MA 02139 since 12 June 2024 and is currently priced at $1,790,414. This property was built in 1886. 56 1/2 Howard St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and Saint Paul's Choir School.

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