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.
— MLSPIN #: 73431636Map of 498 Franklin Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
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| List Price: | $1,485,000 |
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| Status: | New |
| MLS ID: | 73431636 |
| Town: | Cambridge |
| Neighborhood: | Riverside |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Subdivision: | Riverside |
| Zip: | 02139 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Full Baths: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 1,406 sqft |
| Acres: | 0.04 |
| Taxes: | 6,592 |
| Appliances: | Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood |
| Cooling: | Window Unit(s) |
| Flooring: | Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Heating: | Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Lot Features: | Easements, Level |
| Parking Features: | Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1868 |
| Roof: | Shingle |
| Window Features: | Insulated Windows |
| Directions: | Franklin between Bay and Hancock. |
| Laundry Features: | Gas Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement |
| Foundation Details: | Stone, Brick/Mortar |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service |
| Construction Materials: | Frame |
| Fireplace Features: | Living Room |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-09-16 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.04 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 1,725 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Rooms Total: | 7 |
| Architectural Style: | Cottage, Other (See Remarks) |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 1,406 |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University |
| Exterior Features: | Porch, Rain Gutters |
| Interior Features: | Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer, Internet Available - Broadband |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Parcel Number: | M:00120 L:00089, 407519 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Porch |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup |
| Zoning: | C-1 |
| Elementary School: | Lottery |
| Exclusions: | Hutch In Kitchen And Projector Both Negotiable. |
| High School: | Crls |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Lottery |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Disclosures: | Taxes reflect the residential exemption. There is a footpath easement across the driveway for access to home in the back. |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Frontage Length: | 46.00 |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Listing Terms: | Contract |
| Certificate Number: | 000001582273 |
| Color: | Green |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Heat Zones: | 1 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $1,056.19 |
| Page: | 13 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $1,056.19 |
| Square Feet Disclosures: | Does not include the 703sf unfinished basement utility/storage. |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Year Round: | Yes |
| Main Level Bathrooms: | 1 |
| Original List Price: | $1,485,000 |
| Parking Total: | 2 |
| Room Bathroom1 Area: | 42.625 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Marble, Lighting - Overhead |
| Room Bathroom1 Length: | 8.25 |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | Main, First |
| Room Bathroom1 Width: | 5.166666666 |
| Room Bathroom2 Area: | 84.5625 |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Soaking Tub |
| Room Bathroom2 Length: | 8.25 |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom2 Width: | 10.25 |
| Room Bedroom2 Area: | 167.173611111 |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double |
| Room Bedroom2 Length: | 15.083333333 |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Width: | 11.083333333 |
| Room Kitchen Area: | 263.0625 |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller |
| Room Kitchen Length: | 17.25 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | Main, First |
| Room Kitchen Width: | 15.25 |
| Room Living Room Area: | 225.6875 |
| Room Living Room Features: | Bathroom - Full, Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access |
| Room Living Room Length: | 17.25 |
| Room Living Room Level: | Main, First |
| Room Living Room Width: | 13.083333333 |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
| Room Master Bedroom Area: | 186.4375 |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead |
| Room Master Bedroom Length: | 14.25 |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Room Master Bedroom Width: | 13.083333333 |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $1,510,100 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Approximate, Renovated Since |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
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Property Last Updated: September 16, 2025 10:25 PM
Listing Courtesy of: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Lauren Holleran Team
