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26 Jay St

Cambridge, MA 02139

5 beds
3 baths
3,411 sqft
5,728 sqft lot
$718 per sqft
1902 build
– on site

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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 courtesy of MLSPIN / Currier, Lane & Young / Compass

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 19, 2025 •

MLS# 73316562 —

The Building

Year Built:

1902
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Rubber
Foundation Details:

Stone
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Levels:

3
Stories Total:

3
Stories:

3
# of Units Total:

2
Building Area Total:

3411
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

12
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3411
Living Area Source:

Public Record

Location

Directions:

Located on the right side of Jay St coming from Western Ave.
Latitude:

42.365358
Longitude:

-71.109735

The Property

Parcel Number:

407759
Property Type:

Residential Income
Property Subtype:

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.13
Lot Size SqFt:

5728
Lot Size Acres:

0.13
Zoning:

C-1
Fencing:

Fenced/Enclosed
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Book Number:

81939
Tax Annual Amount:

12145
Tax Assessed Value:

2051500

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Features:

On Street
Open Parking:

true

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/19/25 Mar 19, 2025	Sold	MLSPIN	$2,450,000	6.5%
12/26/24 Dec 26, 2024	Pending	MLSPIN	$2,300,000
12/12/24 Dec 12, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$2,300,000

Multifamily Sold on 3/19/2025

$2,450,000

Listing provided by broker:

Currier, Lane & Young

Compass

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26 Jay St

Cambridge, MA 02139