Some homes speak softly and leave a lasting impression. Set proudly in Harvard Square, 159 Mount Auburn Street is full of quiet beauty - gracious proportions, incredible light, and a sense of timeless ease. When the current owners first stepped inside, the house was in rough shape, but the soaring ceilings, natural light, and unbeatable location captured their imagination. They’ve been shaping their home around those gifts ever since. With 3,014 square feet, 5 bedrooms, and 3.5 bathrooms, the house offers room to live expansively. Formal where it should be, relaxed where it matters most—it strikes a rare balance between elegance and ease. The kitchen opens to a private terrace, a calm retreat tucked away from the bustle. The neighborhood still feels like a village, with everything close by and neighbors who stop to say hello. A driveway for 2 cars adds ease. Solar panels, central A/C via heat pump, and careful stewardship make this home ready for what’s next.
— MLSPIN #: 73366724Map of 159 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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| List Price: | $2,680,000 |
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| Status: | New |
| MLS ID: | 73366724 |
| Town: | Cambridge |
| Neighborhood: | Harvard Square |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Zip: | 02138 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Full Baths: | 3 |
| Half Baths: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 3,014 sqft |
| Acres: | 0.07 |
| Taxes: | 15,876 |
| Appliances: | Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Heat Pump |
| Flooring: | Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Heating: | Central, Heat Pump |
| Lot Features: | Level |
| Parking Features: | Off Street |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1887 |
| Roof: | Shingle |
| Directions: | Mount Auburn Street between Ash Street and Hawthorn Street |
| Laundry Features: | In Basement |
| Foundation Details: | Brick/Mortar |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service |
| Construction Materials: | Frame |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-04-30 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.07 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 2,837 |
| Rooms Total: | 9 |
| Architectural Style: | Victorian |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 4 |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Full, Partially Finished |
| Building Area Source: | Measured |
| Building Area Total: | 3,014 |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University |
| Exterior Features: | Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden |
| Fencing: | Fenced |
| Interior Features: | Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Parcel Number: | 411060 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Porch, Patio |
| Property Attached?: | Yes |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range, for Gas Oven |
| Zoning: | Res |
| Green Energy Efficient: | Thermostat |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Disclosures: | Seller welcomes offers with requests for buyer concessions. 2025 RE Taxes with the residential exemption are $12, 611. |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Color: | Yellow |
| Mh:Cooling Zones, Cc:Cooling Zones, Mf:Cooling Zones, Sf:Cooling Zones: | 1 |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Heat Zones: | 1 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $889.18 |
| Page: | 399 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $889.18 |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | Yes |
| Original List Price: | $2,680,000 |
| Parking Total: | 2 |
| Room Bathroom1 Area: | 24 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl |
| Room Bathroom1 Length: | 4 |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | First |
| Room Bathroom1 Width: | 6 |
| Room Bathroom2 Area: | 72 |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Room Bathroom2 Length: | 12 |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom2 Width: | 6 |
| Room Bathroom3 Area: | 54 |
| Room Bathroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Vinyl |
| Room Bathroom3 Length: | 6 |
| Room Bathroom3 Level: | Third |
| Room Bathroom3 Width: | 9 |
| Room Bedroom2 Area: | 156 |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Flooring - Wood |
| Room Bedroom2 Length: | 12 |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Width: | 13 |
| Room Bedroom3 Area: | 182 |
| Room Bedroom3 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Wood |
| Room Bedroom3 Length: | 13 |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom3 Width: | 14 |
| Room Bedroom4 Area: | 130 |
| Room Bedroom4 Features: | Flooring - Wood |
| Room Bedroom4 Length: | 10 |
| Room Bedroom4 Level: | Third |
| Room Bedroom4 Width: | 13 |
| Room Bedroom5 Area: | 140 |
| Room Bedroom5 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Wood |
| Room Bedroom5 Length: | 10 |
| Room Bedroom5 Level: | Third |
| Room Bedroom5 Width: | 14 |
| Room Dining Room Area: | $192.00 |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding, Pocket Door |
| Room Dining Room Length: | 16 |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Dining Room Width: | 12 |
| Room Family Room Area: | 420 |
| Room Family Room Features: | Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead |
| Room Family Room Length: | 14 |
| Room Family Room Level: | Basement |
| Room Family Room Width: | 30 |
| Room Kitchen Area: | 294 |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding |
| Room Kitchen Length: | 14 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | First |
| Room Kitchen Width: | 21 |
| Room Living Room Area: | 224 |
| Room Living Room Features: | Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Crown Molding, Pocket Door |
| Room Living Room Length: | 14 |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Width: | 16 |
| Room Master Bedroom Area: | 208 |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box |
| Room Master Bedroom Length: | 13 |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Room Master Bedroom Width: | 16 |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $2,430,300 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Approximate |
| Waterview Features: | River |
| Waterview Flag: | Yes |
| Insulation Feature: | Full, Mixed |
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MLS Property Information Network, Inc. data last updated on May 03, 2025 09:12 AM
Property Last Updated: May 02, 2025 06:03 PM
Listing Courtesy of: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: The May Group
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