Offered at $1,350,000Active

beds: 5
baths: 3
sq ft: 1,944
Built: 1873

56-58 Eighth Street

About this home

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.

Listing last checked: October 13, 2026 at 9:58 AM EDTListing updated: October 11, 2026 at 3:09 AM EDT

Listed by Joshua Drawas · Compass · MLS #73587683

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Details at a glance

Interior4 property facts

Rooms: 10
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Central Air
Basement: Yes · Full, Walk-Out Access

Building3 property facts

Style: 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Year built: 1873
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Land & utilities5 property facts

Lot size: 0.03 acres
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Pool: Not reported
Zoning: C-1

Financial2 property facts

Annual taxes: $7,504
Assessment year: 2026

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Known monthly costs$7,452 / monthAdjust

Down payment (%)Interest rate (%)Loan termMonthly property tax ($)Monthly insurance ($)Monthly HOA ($)

Principal & interest: $6,826
Property tax: $625
Insurance: Not entered
HOA: Not entered

Listing annual taxes: $7,504. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.

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Automated value estimate $1,438,634

Estimated range $1,213,197–$1,664,071.

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