449, 451-453 Franklin Street Condominium 453 Franklin Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
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$785,000
3 Beds
1 Bath
880 SQFT
Acres: N/A
$200 HOA

Property Description

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 cafés, 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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Amenities

  • Amenities: Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Medical Facility, Public School, Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, T-Station, Tennis Court, University
  • Association Fee Includes: Landscaping, Master Insurance, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: Third Floor
  • Flooring - Wood, Remodeled
  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Dining Room Level: Third Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Third Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Third Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Living Room Level: Third Floor
  • Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water Baseboard
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Cooling: None, Other (See Remarks)
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Unit Features

  • Square Feet: 880
  • Unit Building: 3
  • Unit Level: 3
  • Floors: 1
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Condo Complex Information

  • Condo Name: 449, 451-453 Franklin Street Condominium
  • Condo Type: Condo
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Year Converted: 1985
  • Number of Units: 4
  • Number of Units Owner Occupied: 3
  • Owner Occupied Data Source: owner
  • Elevator: No
  • Condo Association: U
  • HOA Fee: $200
  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Management: Owner Association

Construction

  • Year Built: 1903
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: On Street Permit

Exterior & Grounds

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Garden Area, Patio
  • Pool: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73550120
  • Last Updated: 07/16/26

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
07/15/2026New$785,000$892MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Sandrine Deschaux, RE/MAX Real Estate Center
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Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
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