This 19th Century classic brick townhouse offers five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, a half-bath, and two kitchens across four levels with four off-street, deeded, non-tandem parking spaces, a rarity in the East Cambridge neighborhood. The units can be combined into a single-family home or used as a multigenerational living space for families. There is also the option of using the units as a combined residence and professional office subject to city zoning regulations. This unique property is conveniently located in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods across from a verdant, landscaped park. It’s just minutes to the scenic Charles River and its pathways for biking, walking and running. The location is steps away from the new Lechmere Green line station, Cambridge Crossing shops, the CambridgeSide mall and a wide variety of restaurants. Additionally, it’s a short distance to MIT and the renowned global innovation and life sciences hub of Kendal Sq.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 2,602 sqft |
| Lot size | 2,602 sqft |
| Year built | 1839 |
| Price / sqft | $788 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73473462 |
| Days on market | 162 days |
| Listed on | February 2, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $10,936 |
| Tax year | 2025 |
| Assessed value | $1,722,200 |
| Zoning | RES |
| Total actual rent | $0/mo |
| Stories | 5 |
| Total rooms | 10 |
| Lot size | 0.06 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 4 |
| Parking | Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved |
| Foundation | Slab |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Frame, Brick |
| Flooring | Tile, Carpet, Hardwood |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Varies per Unit |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 2,602 sqft of living area, built in 1839.
30 2nd Street, Cambridge MA 02141 has been listed for 162 days (since February 2, 2026).
Based on area median rents, the estimated cap rate is about 2.6%, with a Signal Score of 54/100. These are directional estimates, not an appraisal.
At a list price of $2,050,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $1,025,000 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $10,936 (2025), on an assessed value of $1,722,200.
At $2,050,000 for 2,602 sqft, that's about $788 per square foot.
4 total parking spaces (paved drive, off street, deeded, paved).
30 2nd Street, Cambridge MA 02141 is in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA 02141.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.