About this home
Charming, move-in-ready cottage with expansion potential, conveniently located near Harvard Square and Charles River. Thoughtfully refreshed with recently refinished floors, freshly painted interiors, and new recessed lighting throughout.The main level features an open living and dining area that flows naturally to a wooden deck and private backyard—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The galley kitchen offers an excellent opportunity for future expansion or customization. Both bedrooms include generous double closets, while two full baths provide flexibility; one has been more recently updated.The finished lower level adds valuable living space with a comfortable family room, plus dedicated laundry and storage. The home’s exterior was painted within the past few years, and a convenient two-car driveway adds everyday ease.
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Listed by Minka Vanbeuzekom · Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge · MLS #73581701
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 5
- Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Basement
- Yes · Partial, Finished, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1873
- Parking
- 2
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.06 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- ResB
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $8,650
- Assessment year
- 2026
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$8,558 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $7,838
- Property tax
- $721
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $8,650. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
Price and status timeline
- Ter
$1,550,000 · Sep 23, 2026
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Automated value estimate $1,641,521
Estimated range $1,545,296–$1,737,745.
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