449, 451-453 Franklin Street Condominium

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Perched on the top floor and bathed in southern light, this classic Cambridge flat offers the timeless proportions and flexibility that make these homes so enduringly desirable. Configured as either a three-bedroom home or a two-bedroom with gracious formal living and dining rooms, the five-room layout adapts beautifully to today's lifestyle. High ceilings, bay windows, beautiful golden fir floors, and abundant natural light create warm, inviting interiors, while the updated bathroom and spacious eat-in kitchen on the back add everyday comfort. Set on a quiet residential street between Harvard and Central Squares, the home enjoys rooftop outlooks, roof deck rights, exceptional privacy, dedicated storage room, a lush and peaceful backyard with paved patio, and easy access to cafs, restaurants, the Red Line, Central square, Harvard University, MIT, and everything that defines Cambridge living. Walkable neighborhood, and easy on street parking.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms3
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom1
  • Unit Number3

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $679,700
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$4,649

School Information

  • High School Crls
  • High SchoolCambridge Rindge and Latin School

Parking

  • Parking Spaces
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features On Street

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 Third
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 1
  • Bedroom 2 Second
  • Dining Room Third
  • Full Bath1
  • Kitchen Third
  • Living Room Third
  • Master Bedroom Third

Basic Information

  • List Price$785,000
  • MLS Number73550120
  • Modification Date07/16/2026
  • Property SubTypeCondominium

Location

  • NeighborhoodRiverside
  • SubdivisionRiverside
  • Address453 Franklin Street
  • Building Number453
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetFranklin Street
  • TownCambridge
  • Zip02139

Building

  • BasementY
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Common Walls No One Above
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • Entry Level 3
  • Patio And Porch Features Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Property Name449, 451-453 Franklin Street Condominium
  • Rooms5
  • Stories1
  • Utilities For Gas Range
  • Year Built1903
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Effective 1985
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Hardwood
  • Interior Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Deck - Wood, Patio, Garden
  • RoofRubber

Utilities

  • Cooling Other
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet880
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 880
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Structure Type 2/3 Family

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Medical Facility
    • Pool
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • University
  • Appliances IncludedDishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other AmenitiesGarden, Tennis
  • PetsYes w/ Restrictions

Legal

  • Zoning9999

Other

  • Association Fee $200
  • Association Fee Frequency Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Date Listed07/15/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count1

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Listed by Sandrine Deschaux of RE/MAX Real Estate Center

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