About this home
Exceptional single-family ideally located between Harvard and MIT, Central Sq. and Inman Sq., less than a mile from Kendall Sq. Completely renovated and Award Winning designed, this 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence offers contemporary luxury living. A welcoming vestibule leads into a comfortable living room, while the stunning chef’s kitchen showcases premium finishes, a large center island perfect for entertaining, a dedicated coffee station w. beverage cooler & a bright breakfast area. The versatile main level also features an open-concept living and formal dining space that can easily serve as a 1st floor bedroom. A conveniently located laundry closet and powder room complete this floor. The 2nd level offers two spacious ensuite bedrooms, each with beautifully appointed bathrooms. Occupying the entire top floor, the private master suite features abundant natural light, skylights, and a charming wall-to-wall window seating area. A full basement provides extensive storage space.
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Listed by Nathan Long · Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge · MLS #73548183
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Details at a glance
Interior6 property facts
- Rooms
- 8
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Tile, Hardwood
- Basement
- Yes · Full, Unfinished
- Fireplaces
- 1
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1854
- Parking
- 1
- Foundation
- Granite
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.07 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- C-1
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $15,648
- Assessment year
- 2026
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$12,176 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $10,872
- Property tax
- $1,304
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $15,648. 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
- Exp
$2,205,000 · Apr 3, 2026
- Exp
$2,275,000 · Jul 11, 2025
- Exp
$2,399,000 · Sep 11, 2024
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Automated value estimate $2,311,456
Estimated range $2,074,388–$2,548,524.
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