514 Franklin Street
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514 Franklin Street

Cambridge, MA

$2,050,000 






Property Details

8 Rooms

3+ Bedrooms

1 Study

2 Baths

3052 Lot SF 

2265 Interior SF

Welcome to 514 Franklin Street, a rare 3+ bedroom single family on a corner lot in the much sought-after Riverside neighborhood! The open concept main level seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living area, anchored by a contemporary see-through gas fireplace that adds warmth and architectural interest. Upstairs, you will find three well-proportioned bedrooms and a bonus room, which is perfect for a study, nursery, exercise space, or a giant walk-in closet. Energy-efficient mini-split systems supply zoned cooling for personalized comfort year-round. That's not all! The finished basement with high ceilings extends the living space with a versatile family room and a dream laundry room. Outside, a private backyard wrapped in privacy fencing creates a true urban retreat, complemented by an exceptional two-car garage, big enough for hobbies. Located between Harvard and Central Squares, enjoy all that Cambridge has to offer and just minutes to the banks of the Charles.

 

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Interior Details

1st Floor

â—Ź Step through the front door into a welcoming foyer with high ceilings, where a beautifully crafted wood staircase provides charm and character. To the right, the spacious living room is filled with natural light from oversized windows and gleaming oak floors.

â—Ź Positioned between the living and dining rooms, a striking double-sided gas fireplace with custom built-ins, serves as a stylish focal point. The dining room is equally bright and airy, surrounded by large windows that flood the area with natural sunlight.

â—Ź Adjacent to the dining area, the open concept kitchen was thoughtfully designed with both functionality and style in mind. A large center island with a secondary prep sink provides additional workspace and storage, while custom cabinetry extends to the ceiling for a clean, elevated look. Stainless steel appliances include a Viking gas range with a microwave that vents to the outside, and a Bosch dishwasher and French door refrigerator. The kitchen offers direct access to the rear deck and fully enclosed backyard, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A mini-split system in the kitchen efficiently cools the entire main living area. 

â—Ź A full bathroom, conveniently located under the main staircase, combines classic character with everyday functionality. The space features an oversized sink, a mirrored medicine cabinet, and a timeless clawfoot soaking tub outfitted with an extra-tall showerhead and a handheld.


2nd Floor

â—Ź The second floor offers three bedrooms, along with a bonus space, ideal for a home office, exercise space, nursery, or a walk-in closet. 

â—Ź Adjacent to the bonus room, the first bedroom features a shelved closet for excellent storage, a stylish pendant light fixture, and a Mitsubishi ceiling-mounted mini-split for efficient climate control. 

● The second bedroom offers an elevated built-in bunk bed, while the lower bunk conveniently doubles as a desk or study area — the perfect blend of efficiency of space and functionality. This room also includes a pendant light fixture and its own Mitsubishi ceiling-mounted mini-split system.

â—Ź The second full bath is centrally located and is finished with a glass-enclosed tiled shower, sleek vanity with storage below, and a mirrored medicine cabinet. 

â—Ź A hallway linen closet adds lots of practical storage.

â—Ź Located in the back of the house, the primary bedroom is a peaceful retreat with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and elegant carpeting. The room is equipped with a Mitsubishi mini-split system for year-round comfort, a closet, and 3 windows.


Lower Level

â—Ź The finished lower level offers valuable additional living space, complete with a beverage fridge, built-in cabinets, recessed lighting, and new vinyl plank flooring. Versatile in design, this level can easily serve as a second living room, home office, guest area, gym, playroom, or media space, and offers direct access to the back yard.

â—Ź A standout feature of the basement is the expansive dedicated laundry room, thoughtfully designed with side-by-side front-loading washer and dryer units, extensive countertop, abundant cabinetry, and a utility sink for added convenience. The home’s boiler and hot water heater are neatly tucked away within a separate utility closet. 


Floor Plan

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Systems & Basement

â—Ź   Heating: Gas-fired Burnham boiler (1997) delivers 3 zones of heat through hot water baseboards, controlled by two Nest thermostats and one programmable thermostat. The mini-splits are also capable of heat.

â—Ź  Air Conditioning: Ductless mini-split systems, 5 zones (2019).

â—Ź  Hot Water: Rudd gas-fired 75-gallon hot water heater (2022).

â—Ź  Electrical: Circuit breakers, 200 amps for the house, and 60 amps for the garage.

â—Ź  Laundry: Side-by-side front-loading LG washing machine and gas dryer, located in the dedicated laundry room in the basement.

â—Ź  Storage: Basement laundry room and garage.


Exterior & Property

â—Ź  Exterior: Siding is clapboard and was painted in 2026. There is a fully fenced landscaped back yard with a brick patio.

â—Ź  Windows: Mix of wood windows with exterior storms and thermopane windows.

â—Ź  Roof: Slate Mansard with asphalt shingles on top.

â—Ź  Parking/Garage: There is an insulated 375 sf garage that can house 2 cars with plenty of space for a workshop or home office. 


Financial Information

â—Ź  Taxes: $9,522.50 (FY2026, with Cambridge residential exemption discount). 

â—Ź  Utility Costs: Average monthly gas bill was $93, and average monthly electricity bill was $92, per EverSource.



Additional Information

â—Ź  In 2011, the former Owners had structural work done to the basement foundation. Ask listing agents for copies of the documents. 



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Thursday, June 4th

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

 

Friday, June 5th

4:30 - 6:30 PM


 

Saturday, June 6th

12:30 - 2:00 PM

 

Sunday, June 7th

12:30 - 2:00 PM

 

If these times are not convenient, please  call

Lisa J. Drapkin, 617.930.1288, Mona Chen, 781.915.7267, or Calif Trinh, 909.896.7125  to make an appointment.



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