When asked what he liked about growing up at 8 Whittier St, he described it as a “blessed spot”. His family’s home for 50 years, it is bathed in light, love & personality. A classic Cambridge house with a hint of 70’s funk, it has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The 1st floor has been opened up to maximize the connection between the living spaces & the yard which wraps around the house like a scarf & the western light which hits you in the face in the afternoon. The 2nd floor has 3 lovely bedrooms plus a study & the top floor has 2 additional bedrooms & a bonus spot for projects. The full basement houses laundry, a bathroom, and endless opportunities. While the roof is older, the heating system has a fancy newer forced HW boiler with Runtal style radiators. The windows have been replaced over time & the kitchen has had a recent makeover. What is best about this house though is its intangible quality- something that draws you in & makes you want to sit down and share the stories of your d
Sold
$2,750,000
8 Whittier St, Cambridge, MA 02140
5beds
2,958sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1902
3,920 sqft lot
$3,291,700 Zestimate®
$930/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 30, 2022 at 05:08pm
Listed by:
The May Group,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Barbara Currier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73002442
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck
- Level: Second
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Third
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Third
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Third
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9 x 5
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 14 x 20
Office
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Heating
- Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Home Office, Bonus Room, Bathroom
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Insulated Doors, French Doors
- Windows: Skylight, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,958
- Total interior livable area: 2,958 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 419619
- Zoning: B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Services availability
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Estimated market value
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