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24
$1,485,000
2 Beds 2 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
1406
498 Franklin Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
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Property Description

A Provincetown poet’s cottage in the heart of Riverside. Though modest in scale, this 1868 clapboard single-family lives larger than its footprint, with light, views, and thoughtful details. The front porch—with its swing, broad enough for books and conversation—sets a welcoming tone and opens to a living room with exposed beams, hardwood floors, and a fine Danish wood stove. A full eat-in kitchen with writing nook, wine fridge, and custom barnwood cabinetry anchors the home. Each of the two baths offers character: a full main-floor bath with walk-in shower, and upstairs, a luminous bath with glass-enclosed shower and clawfoot tub. Three open exposures—one overlooking the leafy pocket park across the street—offer long views and a sense of space and calm. A dry, full-height basement with laundry, workbench, and storage extends the living space. With two-car parking, plus Riverside’s tree-lined streets between Harvard, Central, and the Charles River, this cottage is a rare find.

Property Details

Amenities

  • Highway Access
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Swimming Pool
  • T-Station
  • Tennis Court
  • University

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 17'3"X15'3"
  • Ceiling - Beamed, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dining Area, Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller
  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Vent Hood, Washer

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 8'3"X5'2"
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Marble, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 8'3"X10'3"
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Marble, Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Sconce, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14'3"X13'1"
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 15'1"X11'1"
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Double, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Living Room Dimensions: 17'3"X13'1"
  • Living Room Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling - Beamed, Exterior Access, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Laundry Room Features: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat, Forced Air, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Electric Info: 100 Amps, Circuit Breakers
  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, for Gas Dryer, for Gas Oven, for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: Deeded, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 1406
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1868
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Cottage, Other (See Remarks)
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Brick, Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Concrete, Hardwood, Tile
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Easements, Level
  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Porch
  • Road Type: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73431636
  • Last Updated: 09/18/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown
  • Terms: Contract for Deed

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Seller's Representative: Lauren Holleran Team, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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