Tim McDonald
Responds Quickly
(508) 796-8265
52 Total Sales
2 in Riverside
$450K - $575K Price Range
96 Howard St Cambridge, MA 02139
Riverside NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,180,630
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,140
Sq Ft
$1,036/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Medical Services
- No HOA
- Tennis Courts
- Property is near public transit and schools
- Community Pool
- Jogging Path
About This Home
As of May 2026Renters seeking a single-family home will love this beautifully updated property in Cambridge’s Riverside neighborhood, ideally located near Harvard Square, Central Square, and the Charles River with easy access to restaurants, shops, and public transportation. Completely renovated in 2022, the home features a modern kitchen with a premium gas stove, vent hood, recessed lighting, quartz countertops, and a spacious island, as well as a main-floor bathroom with an advanced ceiling fan and a full-body shower system. The flexible main-level living room can also serve as a primary bedroom. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, off-street parking, and basement storage, while energy-efficient closed-cell insulation helps reduce utility costs. The exterior space offers the opportunity to create a private outdoor retreat.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- 1894
Lot Details
- 1,777 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Garden
Parking
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 1,140 Sq Ft Home
- Recessed Lighting
- Basement
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range with Range Hood
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- High Speed Internet
Additional Features
- Porch
- Property is near public transit and schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $5,200
- Property Available on 8/1/26
- Rent includes trash collection, extra storage, garden area, laundry facilities, parking
- 12 Month Lease Term
- Assessor Parcel Number 407800
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 12, 2021
Closed on
Aug 10, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steve McKenna
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Siyu Zhang
Siyu Zhang
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$804,375
Premium/Discount to List
-$190,625
-19.16%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$376,255
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.01%
Original Mortgage
$643,500
Outstanding Balance
$574,668
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$605,962
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 29, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 20, 1979
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Riverside, MA
-
Tim McDonald
-
Brian Caluori
Brian Caluori
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(781) 488-7488
91 Total Sales
1 in Riverside
$860,000 Price
-
Yassien Youssef
Yassien Youssef
Compass
(617) 397-5894
10 Total Sales
2 in Riverside
$1.9M - $2M Price Range
-
William Luther
William Luther
Channing Real Estate
(857) 971-6745
19 Total Sales
1 in Riverside
$1,300,000 Price
-
Minka vanBeuzekom
Minka vanBeuzekom
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(617) 657-2667
53 Total Sales
2 in Riverside
$930K - $1.5M Price Range
-
The Annette Given Team
The Annette Given Team
The Charles Realty
(339) 666-4063
59 Total Sales
1 in Riverside
$970,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $804,375 | None Available | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $643,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2026 05/09/26 | Rented | $5,200 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 04/24/2026 04/24/26 | For Rent | $5,200 | +2.0% | -- | |
| 06/18/2025 06/18/25 | Rented | $5,100 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 06/05/2025 06/05/25 | For Rent | $5,100 | +4.1% | -- | |
| 07/02/2023 07/02/23 | Rented | $4,900 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 06/11/2023 06/11/23 | For Rent | $4,900 | +8.9% | -- | |
| 07/14/2022 07/14/22 | Rented | $4,500 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 07/05/2022 07/05/22 | For Rent | $4,500 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 08/10/2021 08/10/21 | Sold | $804,375 | -8.1% | $706 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/30/2021 06/30/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/16/2021 06/16/21 | Price Changed | $875,000 | -12.1% | $768 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/12/2021 05/12/21 | For Sale | $995,000 | -- | $873 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
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| 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 | $5,918 | $931,900 | $725,500 | $206,400 |
| 2024 | $5,831 | $984,900 | $787,200 | $197,700 |
| 2023 | $5,158 | $880,200 | $801,800 | $78,400 |
| 2022 | $5,619 | $949,100 | $810,400 | $138,700 |
| 2021 | $5,402 | $923,500 | $794,600 | $128,900 |
| 2020 | $5,227 | $909,000 | $786,800 | $122,200 |
| 2019 | $4,711 | $793,100 | $680,300 | $112,800 |
| 2018 | $4,356 | $692,600 | $588,600 | $104,000 |
| 2017 | $4,290 | $661,000 | $562,000 | $99,000 |
| 2016 | $3,745 | $535,700 | $440,700 | $95,000 |
| 2015 | $3,670 | $469,300 | $384,500 | $84,800 |
| 2014 | $3,799 | $453,400 | $369,700 | $83,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Siyu Zhang
Landlord's Agent in 2026
Siyu Zhang
Siyu Zhang
(617) 306-6256
1 in this area
9 Total Sales
-
Brandon Fisher
Tenant's Agent in 2026
Brandon Fisher
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
20 Total Sales
-
Yoki Weng
Y
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Yoki Weng
Oak Forest Realty, LLC
4 Total Sales
-
Antoine Matar
A
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Antoine Matar
City Realty Group
1 Total Sale
-
Steve McKenna
Seller's Agent in 2021
Steve McKenna
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(781) 645-0505
1 in this area
522 Total Sales
-
Erika Leigh Pereira
E
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Erika Leigh Pereira
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
(781) 645-0517
1 in this area
41 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73507173
APN: CAMB-000123-000000-000066
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