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498 Franklin Street Cambridge, MA 02139
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,625,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,406 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,155
Subdivision Riverside
MLS Listing ID 73431636
Sold Date 10/21/25
Style Cottage,Other (See Remarks)
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N false
Year Built 1868
Annual Tax Amount $6,592
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 1,742 Sqft
Acres 0.04
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
A Provincetown poet's cottage in the heart of Riverside. Though modest in scale, this 1868 clapboard single-family lives larger than its footprint, with light, views, and thoughtful details. The front porch—with its swing, broad enough for books and conversation—sets a welcoming tone and opens to a living room with exposed beams, hardwood floors, and a fine Danish wood stove. A full eat-in kitchen with writing nook, wine fridge, and custom barnwood cabinetry anchors the home. Each of the two baths offers character: a full main-floor bath with walk-in shower, and upstairs, a luminous bath with glass-enclosed shower and clawfoot tub. Three open exposures—one overlooking the leafy pocket park across the street—offer long views and a sense of space and calm. A dry, full-height basement with laundry, workbench, and storage extends the living space. With two-car parking, plus Riverside's tree-lined streets between Harvard, Central, and the Charles River, this cottage is a rare find.
Location
State MA
County Middlesex
Area Riverside
Zoning C-1
Direction Franklin between Bay and Hancock.
Rooms
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Primary Bedroom Level Second
Kitchen Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller
Interior
Interior Features Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer, Internet Available - Broadband
Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Appliance Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch, Rain Gutters
Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Utilities Available for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Roof Type Shingle
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Easements, Level
Foundation Stone, Brick/Mortar
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Cottage, Other (See Remarks)
Schools
Elementary Schools Lottery
Middle Schools Lottery
High Schools Crls
Others
Senior Community false
Acceptable Financing Contract
Listing Terms Contract
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Bought with Hans Nagrath • Compass
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