This rare single-family Cambridge home, offers endless potential to a future buyer. Raised gardens, a welcoming front porch, side entry porch, back yard patio, matured landscaping, off-street parking for 3 cars, and superb curb appeal invites one into this spacious and smartly laid-out family home. Upon entry you will be impressed with high ceilings, natural light flooding every room, french doors, built-ins, impressive blonde hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and eat-in kitchen with ample storage/cabinetry and full bathroom. The second floor reserves privacy with 3 (potentially 4) bedrooms with cedar closets, one full bathroom, bonus room, and partially finished attic with storage and separate heat zone. Partially finished, walk-out basement with great mix of utility/storage, and separate heat zone, make for entertaining space with plumbing for a 3rd bathroom. A short walk to bustling Porter Square, transit, flanked by the Bergin Park, Rindge Field, & Pemberton Tennis Courts.