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172 Brattle Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

$15,700,000
7Bedrooms
10Bathrooms
7,737Square feet
1880Year built

Residential · Active · MLS #73342079
Listing Courtesy of MGS Group Real Estate LTD | Maggie Gold Seelig

MLS PIN data

About this home

Modern luxury meets history in this completely renovated home on coveted Brattle St in Harvard Square. Completely transformed by a local respected builder, this property seamlessly blends historic charm w/ modern convenience in its impeccable design and finishes. The main floor offers a grand staircase, high ceilings, spacious living and dining rooms, chef's kitchen w/ top appliances and adjacent family room, an oversized mudroom off the attached garage and 2 half baths. The 2nd level has a luxurious primary suite w/ spa-like bath and gracious dressing room, 5 ensuite bedrooms (or offices) and a large laundry room. The top floor hosts a versatile office/loft space and a half bath. The lower level is fully equipped w/ a gym, game room, family room, full bath, ample storage and guest suite w/ direct exterior access. The outdoor and indoor spaces blend seamlessly for easy living, w/ a spacious patio and beautiful yard designed by a celebrated landscape architect. A true Harvard Square gem

Property information

Details at a glance

Interior

Rooms
17
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Radiant, Heat Pump, Hydro Air, Hydronic Floor Heat(Radiant), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Cooling
Central Air, 3 or More, High Seer Heat Pump (12+), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Whole House Fan
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Engineered Hardwood
Fireplaces
1

Building

Style
Single Family Residence
Year built
1880
Garage
2
Parking
4
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter, Block
Roof
Shingle, Rubber, Metal

Land & utilities

Lot size
0.34 acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Zoning
A-1

Financial

Annual taxes
$71,478
Assessment year
2025

Listing history

Price and status timeline

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Property value estimate

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Estimated value$7,976,554

Estimated range $6,045,853$9,907,254

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Overall presentationexcellent

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Local market context

How this home compares in Cambridge

MetricThis propertyCambridge
List price$15,700,000$899,5001645% above local
Price / sq ft$2,029$1,004102% above local
Days on market48661697% above local
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