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50 Homer Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02138

4beds
2baths
2,111sqft
$1,300,000
$616price/sqft
$7,882/moest. monthly cost
$315,280/yrincome needed

About This Home

Bring your vision to this spacious two-family home with tremendous potential. Ideal for investors, owner occupants, or multigenerational living. This property features high ceilings, decorative molding, and hardwood floors throughout. The first-floor apartment offers a convenient first-floor bedroom, perfect for an in-law suite or rental income, while the upper unit provides a spacious three-bedroom layout. Located in the sought-after Strawberry Hill neighborhood, just 1.5 miles from Harvard Square and a few blocks from Huron Village, this home is within walking distance of shopping, dining, entertainment, and three bus routes. Enjoy nearby Fresh Pond Reservation, with its scenic trails surrounding a protected 155-acre reservoir. The private backyard offers space to garden, relax, and entertain- a true city oasis. Back on Market. Buyer financing fell through.

Getting Around

80
WalkingVery Walkable
48
TransitSome Transit
94
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

8/10
Haggerty SchoolGrades PK-50.2 mi
8/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Slate
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partial,Bulkhead

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Crown Molding,Bathroom with Shower Stall,Living Room,Kitchen
  • Window features: Box/Bay/Bow Window(s)
  • Flooring: Wood,Vinyl
  • Finished area above ground: 2,111

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Hot Water,Steam,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,111
  • Total interior livable area: 2,111 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 419165
  • Zoning: C-1

Features

  • Patio & porch: Patio
  • Exterior features: Garden
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,864 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Paved Drive,Off Street
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $6,573$78,876
Home Insurance *$217$2,604
Property Taxes $676$8,112
Electricity $416$4,995
Total$7,882$94,584
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$270,240/yr
40% on housing$236,460/yr
45% on housing$210,186/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$616This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02138$843
Middlesex County$437

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02138$1,072
Middlesex County$413

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-14Price change$1,250,000
2026-08-07Listed for sale$1,300,000
2026-08-05Contingent$1,300,000
2026-06-16Listed for sale$1,300,000
2025-09-06Listing removed$2,700
2025-08-29Listed for rent$2,700

For Sale by Agent

AgentBrian Marques
BrokerageBerkshire Hathaway Home Services Commonwealth Real Estate

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