Ideally perched above Fresh Pond with serene water and golf course views, 181 Grove Street offers an expansive footprint behind its charming façade. Sunlight fills the home, highlighting a dramatic post-and-beam living/dining room with fireplace. The eat-in kitchen boasts commercial-grade appliances, perfect for culinary creativity. The main level features a luxurious primary suite with walk-in closet, spa-inspired bath with copper tub, glass shower, and private water closet, plus a second bedroom with stunning views. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms—one with a fireplace and walk-in closet—and a full bath offer flexible living. Enjoy outdoor entertaining and respite in the level fenced yard and patio. A two-car garage, extra parking, and proximity to Alewife, Harvard Square, and Rte 2 enhance convenience. Situated on an expansive 10,080 sq ft lot with multiple options and potential for development opportunities. Seller welcomes offers including buyer concessions.
Sold for $3,300,000 on 09/11/25
$3,300,000
181 Grove St, Cambridge, MA 02138
4beds
2,685sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
10,080 Square Feet Lot
$3,301,300 Zestimate®
$1,229/sqft
$7,886 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 15, 2025 at 09:23am
Listed by:
Max Dublin Team,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty,
Max Dublin
Bought with:
Kendall Green Luce Team
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73367287
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 15 x 19
Bedroom 3
- Features: Fireplace, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 9 x 15
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7 x 7
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Pedestal Sink
- Level: First
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 5 x 6
Dining room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 273
- Dimensions: 13 x 21
Living room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 476
- Dimensions: 17 x 28
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Kitchen, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,685
- Total interior livable area: 2,685 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,685
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Greenhouse, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
- Frontage type: Golf Course
Lot
- Size: 10,080 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: M:00266 L:00012,418669
- Zoning: A-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
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Estimated market value
$3,301,300