178 Richdale Ave Cambridge, MA 2140
New
Six-unit building near Avon Hill and Porter Square neighborhoods.
Type:Investment
Property size:
6,279 SFLot size:
0.24 Acres- Added:
- Apr 24, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 5
- Last Refresh:
- Apr 24 at 4:26 pm
Property Features for 178 Richdale Ave
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 6,279 SF
- Lot size
- 0.24 Acres
- Property subtype
- Investment
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1920
Listing agent Tess Kohanski License #9562955 (617) 213-7880
Listing office Horvath & Tremblay (617) 213-7880
Listing date Apr 24, 2026
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Overview
Cambridge Multifamily Investment Opportunity
Located between the Avon Hill and Porter Square neighborhoods, 178 Richdale Ave is a three-story building containing six units. The unit mix consists of three 4-bedroom/1-bathroom units and three 2-bedroom/1-bathroom units. The building features 6,279 square feet of gross living area and 8,404 square feet of gross area, situated on a 10,506 sqft (0.24-acre) parcel. Sixteen parking spaces are available via a large lot to the side and rear of the property. The property has been well-maintained and features large units with generously sized common and kitchen areas, offering a highly desirable and functional layout. In-place rents are significantly below current market rates, presenting an opportunity to increase rents in the competitive Cambridge multi-family market. The large, well-situated lot lends itself to higher density redevelopment, given recent changes to Cambridge zoning. The location has a bike score of 90, a walk score of 92, and a transit score of 79.
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- Local Demand
- City
- Cambridge
- County
- Suffolk
- State
- Massachusetts
- Longitude
- -71.1277193
- Latitude
- 42.3892666
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Six-unit building near Avon Hill and Porter Square neighborhoods.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 178 Richdale Ave Cambridge, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,800,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Significant opportunity to increase rental income by raising rents to current market rates.; Ample parking with sixteen (16) spaces, a rare and valuable amenity in Cambridge.; Large lot (10,506 sqft) with potential for higher density redevelopment due to recent zoning changes.
