Fantastic side by side 2 family home in highly coveted East Cambridge neighborhood. Phenomenal location on corner lot with convenient access to Kendall Square, MIT, Inman Square, and bustling Cambridge Street. Fully leased through August 2027, this property produces an extremely strong rental income stream with longstanding tenants. Both units offer two levels of living, alongside extensive 2013 renovations that include updated bathrooms, kitchens, flooring, and electric. Designated basement areas with individual laundry and abundant storage space. Unit 58, a legal 3 bedroom/1.5 bathroom home, is also equipped with central heating and air conditioning. Complete with a cozy and well maintained back patio, this low-maintenance property delivers an attractive turnkey profile in prime Cambridge location.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 1,944 sqft |
| Lot size | 1,424 sqft |
| Year built | 1873 |
| Price / sqft | $694 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73587683 |
| Days on market | 0 days |
| Listed on | October 7, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $7,504 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $1,125,100 |
| Zoning | C-1 |
| Gross income (actual) | $73,200/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $73,200/yr |
| Total actual rent | $6,100/mo |
| Stories | 4 |
| Total rooms | 10 |
| Lot size | 0.03 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 0 |
| Parking | On Street |
| Basement | Full, Walk-Out Access |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Construction | Frame |
| Heating | Baseboard, Natural Gas, Forced Air |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s), Central Air |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Gas Range, for Gas Oven |
| Appliances | Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 1,944 sqft of living area, built in 1873.
56-58 Eighth Street, Cambridge MA 02141 has been listed for 0 days (since October 7, 2026).
At a list price of $1,350,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $675,000 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $7,504 (2026), on an assessed value of $1,125,100.
At $1,350,000 for 1,944 sqft, that's about $694 per square foot.
56-58 Eighth 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.