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  • Active
  • Multi-Family
  • 3 Units
  • 7 Total Beds
  • 0.06 Acres
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 19 hours ago

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281 Cardinal Medeiros Ave,Cambridge, MA 02141

281 Cardinal Medeiros AveCambridgeMA02141

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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.

Full Property Details for 281 Cardinal Medeiros Ave

General

  • Price: $2,695,000
  • Taxes: $12,477 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Multi-Family
  • Source: MLSPin
  • MLS ID: 73488847
  • Updated: 3/19/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Rent Includes: Unit 1(Water), Unit 2(Water), Unit 3(Water)

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 12
  • Interior Features: Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Microwave
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Main - Full Baths: 4

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 7

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 6
  • Parking Features: Off Street, On Street

Location

  • Area: Kendall Square
  • County: Middlesex
  • Driving Directions: Cambridge St to Cardinal Medeiros Ave. --- Next to Kendall Sq; 0.7 Mile to Kendall/MIT T Station.

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range, Connection for Gas Oven

Structural Information

  • Exterior Const.: Frame, Stone
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Stories/Levels: 4
  • Square Feet: 3,792
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Measured
  • Year Built: 1894

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
  • Lot Dimensions: .06
  • Frontage: Public
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $710.71
  • Tax Amount: $12,477
  • Tax Year: 2026

Disclosures and Reports

  • Disclosures/Rstr.: Number of bedrooms and bathrooms might not match the public record. Buyer and buyer's agent do their own due-diligence.
  • Property ID: 401590
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Schools serving 281 Cardinal Medeiros Ave

School District:Cambridge School District
NameGradesDistance
Kennedy-Longfellow School
158 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-50.2 mi
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
225 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-50.3 mi
Cambridgeport School
89 Elm Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-50.4 mi
Cambridge Street Upper School
840 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
6-80.2 mi
Vassal Lane Upper School
158 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
6-80.2 mi
Putnam Avenue Upper School
100 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
6-81.2 mi
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
9-121.2 mi
John M. Tobin Montessori School
359 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-50.7 mi
The Amigos School
15 Upton Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-81 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 281 Cardinal Medeiros Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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3/19/2026
Listed
$2,695,000
40%
MLS
2/22/2020
Sold
$1,925,000
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Tax History for 281 Cardinal Medeiros Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$11,480
8%
$1,807,900
—
2024
$10,662
10%
$1,801,000
9%
2023
$9,721
8%
$1,658,900
9%
2022
$9,032
17%
$1,525,600
15%
2021
$7,748
3%
$1,324,500
1%
2020
$7,551
1%
$1,313,200
4%
2019
$7,512
11%
$1,264,600
17%
2018
$6,779
2%
$1,077,700
6%
2017
$6,618
8%
$1,019,700
16%
2016
$6,124
3%
$876,100
15%
2015
$5,945
9%
$760,200
16%
2014
$5,478
—
$653,700
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281 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Cambridge, MA 02141 (MLS# 73488847) is a Multi-Family property with 3 units containing 7 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 281 Cardinal Medeiros Ave is currently listed for $2,695,000 and was received on March 19, 2026. This property is listed by Nathan Long from our Cambridge Office.Want to learn more about 281 Cardinal Medeiros Ave? 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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