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  • $2,680,000

    159 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138

    5beds
    3,014sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1887
    2,837 Square Feet Lot
    $2,669,900 Zestimate®
    $889/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Elegance and easeSoaring ceilingsIncredible light
    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.
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    Listing updated: 22 hours ago

    Listed by:

    The May Group,

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73366724
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    Open house

    • Sun, May 4

      12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 208
    • Dimensions: 13 x 16
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring - Wood
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 156
    • Dimensions: 12 x 13
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 182
    • Dimensions: 13 x 14
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring - Wood
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 130
    • Dimensions: 10 x 13
    Bedroom 5
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 140
    • Dimensions: 10 x 14
    Bathroom 1
    • Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl
    • Level: First
    • Area: 24
    • Dimensions: 4 x 6
    Bathroom 2
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 72
    • Dimensions: 12 x 6
    Bathroom 3
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Vinyl
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 54
    • Dimensions: 6 x 9
    Dining room
    • Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding, Pocket Door
    • Level: First
    • Area: 192
    • Dimensions: 16 x 12
    Family room
    • Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 420
    • Dimensions: 14 x 30
    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
    • Level: First
    • Area: 294
    • Dimensions: 14 x 21
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Crown Molding, Pocket Door
    • Level: First
    • Area: 224
    • Dimensions: 14 x 16
    Heating
    • Central, Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Laundry: In Basement
    Features
    • Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Basement: Full,Partially Finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,014
    • Total interior livable area: 3,014 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,528
    • Finished area below ground: 486
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    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Off Street
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
    • Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 2,837 Square Feet
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 411060
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Victorian
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1887

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Thermostat

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $889/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,430,300
    • Annual tax amount: $15,876
    • Date on market: 4/30/2025
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