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  • For Sale
  • Coming Soon
  • Multi-Family
  • 3 Units
  • 7 Total Beds
  • Updated 10 days ago
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Zone 4, The Port. Near the intersection of Broadway and Windsor, this distinctive mid-19th-century Italianate Villa-style multifamily home offers a rare combination of historic character, generous scale, and future potential. Set on an approximately 6,500 sq. ft. lot, the property offers approximately 6,200 sq. ft. of interior space across three levels, along with ample garden space. The home retains its classic architectural character while offering an exciting opportunity for a creative buyer to reimagine and enhance the property. With C-1 Zoning, the property offers additional flexibility and potential for a variety of future uses, subject to applicable zoning and permitting requirements. A truly unique opportunity in one of Cambridge's established neighborhoods.

Full Property Details for 253 Broadway

General

  • Price: $3,800,000
  • Status: Coming Soon
  • Type: Multi-Family
  • Source: 325555
  • ID: 2200432722977646825
  • Updated: 9/27/2026

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 15

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 7

Location

  • Neighborhood: The Port

Structural Information

  • Square Feet: 6,119
  • Year Built: 1838
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Schools serving 253 Broadway

School District:Cambridge School District
NameGradesDistance
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
225 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-50 mi
Cambridgeport School
89 Elm Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-50.2 mi
John M. Tobin Montessori School
359 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-50.5 mi
Cambridge Street Upper School
840 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
6-80.4 mi
Vassal Lane Upper School
158 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
6-80.5 mi
Putnam Avenue Upper School
100 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
6-80.9 mi
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
9-121 mi
Kennedy-Longfellow School
158 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-50.5 mi
The Amigos School
15 Upton Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-80.7 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Tax History for 253 Broadway

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$13,341
8%
$2,101,000
—
2024
$12,407
6%
$2,095,800
5%
2023
$11,700
8%
$1,996,600
9%
2022
$10,847
4%
$1,832,300
3%
2021
$10,409
1%
$1,779,300
-1%
2020
$10,299
8%
$1,791,100
11%
2019
$9,544
10%
$1,606,800
17%
2018
$8,673
2%
$1,378,900
5%
2017
$8,491
5%
$1,308,300
13%
2016
$8,066
5%
$1,153,900
17%
2015
$7,688
8%
$983,100
15%
2014
$7,136
—
$851,600
—
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253 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 (ID# 2200432722977646825) is a Multi-Family property with 3 units containing 7 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 253 Broadway is currently listed for $3,800,000 and was received on September 22, 2026. This property is listed by Grace Zhou from our Brookline-Newton-Chestnut Hill Regional Office.Want to learn more about 253 Broadway? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Cambridge? You can browse all Cambridge real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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