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This well-maintained two-family home at 499 Mt. Auburn Street in Cambridge offers an excellent opportunity for investors and owner-occupants. The property features two units, each with a practical layout and abundant natural light. The updated first-floor unit includes a well-designed galley kitchen, hardwood and tile flooring, a spacious living and dining area, and two bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with an en-suite bath. French doors in the living room open onto a large deck and landscaped yard. The second-floor unit offers a comfortable living space with two bedrooms and one bath, ideal for rental income, extended family, or a home office. The unit features a nice galley kitchen, spacious living area, and a bright interior. There is a private deck off one of the bedrooms. Ideally located within walking distance to Harvard Square and Fresh Pond. Convenient, with easy access to public transportation and major routes into Boston and surrounding towns.

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Basic Information

  • Contingency Pending P&S
  • Mls StatusUnder Agreement

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,524,400
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$6,530

Parking

  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Parking Spaces2

Rooms

  • Bathroom3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 3
  • Bedrooms4
  • Full Bath3

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,650,000
  • MLS Number73486094
  • Modification Date05/17/2026
  • Property SubType2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • Purchase Contract Date03/18/2026

Location

  • Address497-499 Mt Auburn Street
  • Building Number497-499
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • NeighborhoodWest Cambridge
  • StateMA
  • StreetMt Auburn Street
  • SubdivisionWest Cambridge
  • TownCambridge
  • Zip02138

Building

  • BasementUnfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 2
  • FoundationOther
  • Foundation Area 9999
  • Levels 2
  • Patio And Porch Features Patio
  • Rooms10
  • Stories2
  • Units2
  • Year Built1941
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.1

Interior

  • Interior Features Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room

Exterior

  • Fencing Fenced

Utilities

  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 2,343
  • Lot Size Square Feet 4,431
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Square Feet2,343

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Conservation Area
    • Golf
    • Park
    • Private School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • University
  • Appliances IncludedRange, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Other AmenitiesBasement, Fireplace, Golf, Tennis

Other

  • Date Listed03/12/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count1

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Listed by Kendall Green Luce Team of Compass

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