26 Jay Street

Cambridge, MA 02139

$2,300,000
Price
5
Beds
3,411 Sq. Ft.
$674 / Sq. Ft.
3,411
Sq. Ft.
$674
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Don’t miss this rare development and investment opportunity in the heart of Riverside. This spacious two-family home spans three floors, offering 3,411 sqft. of living space with 12 rooms, 5 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, situated on a 5,728 sqft. lot (0.13 acres) in the flexible C-1 zoning district, making it ideal for developers, investors, or owner-occupants. Located just under half a mile from Central Sq. and less than a mile from Harvard Sq., this property blends residential charm with urban convenience....Don’t miss this rare development and investment opportunity in the heart of Riverside. This spacious two-family home spans three floors, offering 3,411 sqft. of living space with 12 rooms, 5 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, situated on a 5,728 sqft. lot (0.13 acres) in the flexible C-1 zoning district, making it ideal for developers, investors, or owner-occupants. Located just under half a mile from Central Sq. and less than a mile from Harvard Sq., this property blends residential charm with urban convenience. These notable squares offer a mix of restaurants, cafes, shops, stores, a vibrant arts scene, and Red Line T access for convenient commuting, along with cultural attractions, diverse dining options, and proximity to both Harvard University and MIT. 26 Jay St is an exciting opportunity for development or rental investment in a high-demand Cambridge location. We encourage buyers to conduct their own due diligence to verify all information and explore the full potential of this property.

Listing Agents

  1. Edward Jones

    Edward Jones

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    eddie.jones@compass.com

    P: (617)-429-7000

Property Details for 26 Jay Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Riverside
Area
MA-Cambridge-Riverside, MA-Cambridge
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 01/29/2025 03:53 PM

Property Details for 26 Jay Street

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73316562
Days on Market24
Taxes$12,145 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built1902
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2%

Building Information for 26 Jay Street

Stories3Residences2Year Built1902Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,728 SF

Property Information for 26 Jay Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 3411.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Property taxes do not reflect residential exemption.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 407759
  • Assessments: $2,051,500
  • Book: 81939
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: C-1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2

Property History for 26 Jay Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 26 Jay Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,088,500Additions$963,000Total$2,051,500
Tax Record2024$12,145 ($1,012 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,411 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,411 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,137 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,728 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1902ZoningC-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00123 L:00015Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 26 Jay Street

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
The Amigos School
PublicPK to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Martin Luther King, Jr. School
PublicPK to 5

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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