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  • Price cut: $98K (5/22)
    $997,000

    78 Bolton St, Cambridge, MA 02140

    3beds
    1,485sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1890
    2,640 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $671/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Eat-in kitchenSeparate dining roomFull unfinished basementLarge front porchEn-suite bathroomWasher and dryerBlooming rhododendron
    Rare to the Market! Single Family with Driveway & Backyard, on a dead-end street in North Cambridge. This beautiful home has been in the same family for almost 40 years. Three bedrooms, including a master bedroom with cathedral ceilings, skylight, and an en-suite bathroom. Windows and hardwood floors throughout! This spacious house has a living room, separate dining room, & an eat-in kitchen. Enjoy the large front porch & the backyard with a patio, grill, mature magnolia tree, & blooming rhododendron. Large shed/garage for extra storage. Full unfinished basement with washer & dryer. Off-street parking for two cars. On a dead-end street this house offers a quaint neighborhood experience with quick access to the city amenities, shops and restaurants of Porter Square, Harvard Square, & Alewife. Close to the Redline and Commuter Rail. Steps away from Danehey Park featuring 50 acres of green, a dog park, & walking trail. Perfect starter home, ready for the right Buyer to make it their own.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: May 22, 2025 at 07:31am

    Listed by:

    Amber Jamanka,

    Real Broker MA, LLC

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73371554
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      11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 151.9
    • Dimensions: 9.8 x 15.5
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Closet - Double
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 150.29
    • Dimensions: 13.3 x 11.3
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 110
    • Dimensions: 10 x 11
    Bathroom 1
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Level: Main,First
    Bathroom 2
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Laminate
    • Level: Second
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
    • Level: First
    • Area: 154.28
    • Dimensions: 13.3 x 11.6
    Kitchen
    • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Gas Stove
    • Level: Main,First
    • Area: 191.8
    • Dimensions: 13.7 x 14
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
    • Level: Main,First
    • Area: 184
    • Dimensions: 10 x 18.4
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,485
    • Total interior livable area: 1,485 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,485

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
    • Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
    • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 2,640 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 419001
    • Zoning: B

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    Condition
    • Year built: 1890

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 110 Volts
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range

    Community & HOA

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

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $671/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $870,800
    • Annual tax amount: $5,530
    • Date on market: 5/7/2025
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