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--- GROUP SHOWING: 1:30PM - 2:30PM, SUN, 3/29/2026. --- Newly renovated three-family residence nestled at a corner lot in one of Cambridge's most desirable locations. Right next to Kendall Sq., walking distance to MIT and Kendall/MIT Red Line T Station, less than two miles to MGH. Unit 1 offers two levels of comfort living. Ground level features three bedrooms, a full bathroom, kitchen w/ custom cabinetry and quartz countertop island. Lower level hosts an office, a full bathroom and extra living/entertainment area. Both Unit 2 & 3 features an eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, one bath and a comfortable living room. Unit 2 also offer an office. Each unit is equipped with its own separate utilities and HVAC systems. Plus, total four off street parking, including two garage parking spaces accessing from Vandine St. Additionally, ADU and Cambridge new zoning rule might work to this property. Buyer and buyer's agent do their own due diligence.

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Basic Information

  • Gross Income $133,800
  • Lot Features Corner Lot
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Parcel Number 401590
  • Rent Includes Unit 1(Water), Unit 2(Water), Unit 3(Water)
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,870,600
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$12,477

Parking

  • Covered Spaces 2
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Off Street, On Street
  • Parking Spaces6

Rooms

  • Bathroom4
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 4
  • Bedrooms7
  • Full Bath4

Basic Information

  • List Price$2,595,000
  • MLS Number73488847
  • Modification Date06/02/2026
  • Property SubType3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • Address281 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue
  • Building Number281
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • NeighborhoodKendall Square
  • StateMA
  • StreetCardinal Medeiros Avenue
  • SubdivisionKendall Square
  • TownCambridge
  • Zip02141

Building

  • BasementFull, Partially Finished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame, Stone
  • FoundationStone
  • Garage Spaces2
  • Levels 4
  • Rooms12
  • Stories4
  • Units3
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
  • Year Built1894
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.06

Interior

  • Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Features Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den

Exterior

  • RoofRubber

Utilities

  • Cooling Heat Pump, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric 110 Volts,100 Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 3,792
  • Lot Size Square Feet 2,732
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Square Feet3,792

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Highway Access
    • Laundromat
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • University
  • Appliances IncludedRange, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Microwave
  • Other AmenitiesBasement, Tennis

Legal

  • ZoningC-1

Other

  • Date Listed03/19/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count6

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Listed by Nathan Long of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

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