$640,000 - $734,000
RENTED JUN 29, 2025

856 Massachusetts Ave Unit 8 Cambridge, MA 02139

Riverside Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
688 Sq Ft
436 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Laundry Facilities
  • 4-minute walk to Central Square Station
  • 4-minute walk to Carl F. Barron Plaza

About This Home

As of June 2025

Don't miss your chance to be just steps from the red line in this beautiful, oversized 1bed 1 bath! Upon walking in you will be greeted by a massive living room with gleaming hardwood floors and tons of natural light. The clean galley style kitchen is just around a short corner and has quaint built ins on either side. Before walking into the bedroom there are 3 coat closets which allow for plenty of in-unit storage. The bedroom can accommodate up to a king-size bed, comes with 2 large built in closets, and has plenty of windows allowing natural light to pour in. The unit is walking distance to shops, restaurants and the red line, and also comes with 1 deeded parking space included. Private storage locker & shared laundry in the basement. Available 9/1!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jessica Quirk

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 06/17/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Co-Listed By

Erin Roper

The Collaborative Companies

Last Renter's Agent

Stephen Higdon

Amo Realty - Boston City Properties

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,009

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 436

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space

Home Design

  • 688 Sq Ft Home
  • Entry on the 4th floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,150
  • Property Available on 9/1/25
  • Rent includes water, sewer, parking
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00119 L:00009856/8

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Additional Features

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Laundry Facilities

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,009

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2025-09-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3150

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Entry Level: 4
  • CoOp Comp: 50%
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 688
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 688
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 4.58
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 4.58
  • MAIN SO: AN8852

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Rent Includes: Water, Sewer, Parking
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 8

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00119 L:00009856/8
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 688
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2014
Sold by
Chen Wen-Kuang and Chen Chin F
Bought by
Chen Justin A
Current Estimated Value
$692,793

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$317,000
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2009
Sold by
Potter Mona P and Patel Mona
Bought by
Chen Justin A and Chen Wen-Kuang

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$343,660
Interest Rate
4.85%
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
Chen Justin A -- --
Chen Justin A -- --
Chen Justin A $350,000 --
Chen Justin A $350,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chen Justin A $288,000
Closed Chen Justin A $317,000
Previous Owner Chen Justin A $343,660
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2025 06/29/25 Rented $3,150 0.0% --
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Under Contract -- -- --
06/17/2025 06/17/25 For Rent $3,150 +6.8% --
06/05/2023 06/05/23 Rented $2,950 +1.7% --
06/02/2023 06/02/23 Under Contract -- -- --
05/30/2023 05/30/23 For Rent $2,900 +11.5% --
07/30/2021 07/30/21 Rented $2,600 0.0% --
07/21/2021 07/21/21 Under Contract -- -- --
07/05/2021 07/05/21 Price Changed $2,600 -3.7% $4 / Sq Ft
06/13/2021 06/13/21 For Rent $2,700 +17.4% --
09/10/2020 09/10/20 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
08/31/2020 08/31/20 Under Contract -- -- --
08/25/2020 08/25/20 Price Changed $2,300 -8.0% $3 / Sq Ft
08/13/2020 08/13/20 Price Changed $2,500 -7.4% $4 / Sq Ft
07/30/2020 07/30/20 For Rent $2,700 +5.9% --
07/01/2017 07/01/17 Rented $2,550 0.0% --
06/21/2017 06/21/17 Under Contract -- -- --
05/27/2017 05/27/17 For Rent $2,550 0.0% --
05/21/2017 05/21/17 Under Contract -- -- --
05/06/2017 05/06/17 For Rent $2,550 -- --
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 $4,009 $631,400 $0 $631,400
2024 $3,627 $612,700 $0 $612,700
2023 $3,658 $624,200 $0 $624,200
2022 $3,675 $620,700 $0 $620,700
2021 $3,569 $610,100 $0 $610,100
2020 $3,490 $607,000 $0 $607,000
2019 $3,351 $564,100 $0 $564,100
2018 $3,263 $518,800 $0 $518,800
2017 $3,076 $473,900 $0 $473,900
2016 $3,023 $432,500 $0 $432,500
2015 $2,993 $382,800 $0 $382,800
2014 $2,824 $337,000 $0 $337,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jessica Quirk

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Jessica Quirk

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 266-4430

    390 Total Sales

    Jessica Quirk
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  • Erin Roper

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Erin Roper

    The Collaborative Companies

    (207) 318-1509

    4 Total Sales

    Erin Roper
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    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Stephen Higdon

    Amo Realty - Boston City Properties

    10 Total Sales

    Stephen Higdon
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  • Justin Blankenship

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Justin Blankenship

    Fiv Realty Co

    (617) 918-7419

    66 Total Sales

    Justin Blankenship
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  • Maria Navedo

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Maria Navedo

    Keller Williams Realty North Central

    (978) 860-3660

    3 Total Sales

    Maria Navedo
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Sheila Watson

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

    (781) 254-3474

    28 Total Sales

    Sheila Watson
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73392317

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000119-000000-000009-000856-8

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Riverside

856 Massachusetts Ave Unit 8, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 856 Massachusetts Ave Unit 8, Cambridge, MA 02139 since 17 June 2025 and is currently priced at $692,793. This property was built in 1920. 856 Massachusetts Ave Unit 8 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers and Torit Montessori School.

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