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Cambridge, MA 02139,498 Franklin Street
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Cambridge, MA 02139,498 Franklin Street
Cambridge, MA 02139,498 Franklin Street
Cambridge, MA 02139,498 Franklin Street
Cambridge, MA 02139,498 Franklin Street
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498 Franklin Street Cambridge, MA 02139

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,406 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,406 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,056

Subdivision Riverside

MLS Listing ID 73431636

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

Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
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