A 1940 Cambridge Home Near Fresh Pond, Ready to Renovate
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A Classic 1940 Residence on a Level Lot
This 1940 single-family residence offers 1,056 square feet on a level 4,000 square foot lot. The home features three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a concrete perimeter foundation. Heating is provided by a natural gas steam system.
Situated near the Belmont line, the property sits on a level lot with off-street parking for two vehicles, in a stable residential pocket of Cambridge well suited for renovation or rebuild.
A Day in the Life
Positioned Near Fresh Pond Reservation and Alewife
Established Neighborhood Living
Residents drop off children at the nearby Fayerweather Street School before starting the day. The level lot of this 1940 single-family home provides space for outdoor play.
Mount Auburn Hospital and universities are accessible within a short drive. Errands are completed quickly at the nearby CVS Pharmacy.
Dinner is served at Spice Delight, located just minutes away. The two-car driveway makes returning home simple.
A Solid Foundation With Room to Reimagine
This property offers a set of practical, durable features for an investor's plans. The concrete perimeter foundation provides a stable base for renovation or expansion.
The natural gas steam heating system is a reliable, established infrastructure element. Combined with a level 4,000 square foot lot, this home provides a clear, workable footprint for redevelopment.
A Quiet Residential Pocket Near the Belmont Line
This neighborhood sits in a quiet setting near the Belmont line, close to Cambridge and Boston's universities and medical centers. It offers a calm residential feel without distance from major employment hubs. Nearby parks and green space, including Fresh Pond, add to the area's appeal. Restaurants, cafes, and shopping round out daily life in this part of Cambridge.
The Local Map
A Rare Hold in a Supply-Constrained Cambridge Market
The quiet streets and nearby green space near Fresh Pond reflect a broader truth about this Cambridge pocket: inventory here is tight and demand is steady. Active listings are down 14.74% year over year, making well-located properties near transit and major employment hubs exceptionally rare.
Closed-sale prices have risen 6.94% year over year. Proximity to Harvard, MIT, and major medical centers keeps demand in this corridor consistent.
Margie Gundersheim
Commonwealth Standard Realty
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