TURN-KEY 2-FAMILY located on a quiet dead-end street just moments from the vibrant energy of Davis Square. The bike path right outside your door provides a scenic and direct route, making this a true commuter’s dream. Unit 1 offers a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout with tasteful updates throughout. Unit 2 is a spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bath upper duplex generous living space. Both unit have separate laundry in the basement. Recent improvements include updated kitchens and bathrooms, new windows, fresh exterior paint, and a new roofer. Additional highlights include three off-street parking spaces and a welcoming front porch. A rare opportunity to own a well-maintained, income-producing property in one of Cambridge’s most desirable locations. Own a turn key asset with significant upside!
Turnkey investment or exceptional owner-occupant opportunity just steps to Mass Ave and vibrant Davis Square. This extensively renovated two-family was updated in 2017 with new roof, HVAC, siding, and owned solar panels, plus a Letter of Full De-leading Compliance. Fully rented w/strong rental history generating $7,200/month. The upper duplex, currently rented at $4,000/month and delivered vacant by April 15, offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths across the 2nd and 3rd floors. Highlights include an open living/dining layout, updated kitchen with center island, marble counters, newer appliances, large pantry, generous bedrooms, updated bath, front porch, and 3-season porch. The top floor features two bedrooms with cathedral ceilings, a full bath, 2025 LG washer/dryer, and mini-split A/C. The 1st-floor unit, rented at $3,200/month, includes 2 bedrooms, updated bath, and a updated kitchen with all-new 2024 appliances. Replacement windows. Solar panels significantly reduce electricity costs.
178 Richdale Ave is located between the Avon Hill and Porter Square neighborhoods. The three-story building contains six (6) total units comprised of three (3) 4-Bedroom/1-Bathroom units and three (3) 2-Bedroom/1-Bathroom units with 6,279 square feet of gross living area and 8,404 square feet of gross area. The Property is situated upon a 10,506 sqft (0.24-acre) parcel and offers ample parking with sixteen (16) spaces available via a large lot to the side and rear of the Property. In-place rents are significantly below the current market rates; the opportunity exists to continue to drive rents to the top of the market in the competitive and desirable Cambridge multi-family market. The Property has been well maintained and features large units with generously sized common and kitchen areas, offering a highly desirable and functional layout. Additionally, the large well-situated lot lends itself for a higher density redevelopment given recent changes to Cambridge zoning.
A rare North Cambridge offering combining strong in-place income with verified redevelopment potential. This fully leased two-family (both tenants through 7/31/26) produces a solid 4.22% CAP rate, making it a reliable investment from day one. Even more compelling, a formal zoning analysis by Context Workshop Architects confirms the ability to demolish the existing structure and construct up to nine (9) residential units with roughly 10,000 sq ft of gross living area under current C-1 zoning. With only 5' front and side setbacks required and no parking minimums under Cambridge’s new multifamily zoning, this site offers a clear by-right path for a boutique development project. Located minutes to Alewife Station, the Minuteman Bike Path, and steps from the transformative 46-acre Cambridge Point redevelopment, this property sits in one of the most rapidly evolving and highly connected neighborhoods in the city. A perfect opportunity for developers or investors seeking long-term upside.
Completely renovated, condo quality, 4 family in prime Cambridge location with easy access to Davis Square, Porter Square, Mass. Ave., Alewife, Route 2, Route 16, and the Minuteman Bike Path. The 2 first-floor units each feature 2 living levels with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a gas fireplace. The 2 upper units each feature 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and an electric fireplace. All units boast gourmet kitchens with white cabinetry, quartz counters, and stainless-steel appliances. All units feature in unit laundry. Central A/C. Off street parking for 6 vehicles. Current rents are below market. Each of the two larger units are used as 3 bedrooms, but the city of Cambridge has them listed as 2 bedrooms.
Cambridge is located in Massachusetts. Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140has a population of 116,892. Cambridge 02140 is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 28.89% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 35.9%.
The median household income in Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140 is $112,565. The median household income for the surrounding county is $111,790 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Cambridge 02140 is 30.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 82.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 19.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 48 inches per year, with 50 inches of snow per year.
