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257 Mount Auburn St

Cambridge, MA 02138

3 beds
5 baths
3,395 sqft
5,175 sqft lot
$868 per sqft
2005 build
– on site

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One of only a dozen Cambridge homes set on the river. Custom built in 2005, the historic front of the home opens up to modern, airy living areas in the rear. The enchanting yard is shielded from the street forming a magical secret garden. Harvard Sq is a picturesque walk away -stroll along the bend in the river, cut up historic Longfellow Park and land in the heart of cafes and restaurants. The open living and luxurious kitchen is surrounded by sculpted landscaping and trees. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the room.The front of the home offers more traditional living and dining rooms. The main bedroom features a walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom w/marble appointments. Two additional bedrooms with en-suite baths complete this level. Have your own private clubhouse w/gym, shower and sauna in the lower level. The metal cladded entry features a mudroom with radiant-heat flooring and powder room with live-edge vanity. Central AC, heated brick driveway,automatic gate, garage w/car charger.

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MLS# 72680092 —

The Building

Year Built:

2005
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Contemporary
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Rain Gutters
Window Features:

Insulated Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Security Features:

Security System
Building Area Total:

3395
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Measured

Interior

Rooms Total:

7
Interior Features:

Bathroom
Living Room Level:

First
Kitchen Level:

First
Dining Room Level:

First
Family Room Level:

First
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3395

Location

Directions:

Mount Auburn between Lowell St and Sparks St
Latitude:

42.375029
Longitude:

-71.13182

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:00221 L:00049,416088
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.12
Lot Size SqFt:

5175
Lot Size Acres:

0.12
Zoning:

B
Fencing:

Fenced/Enclosed
Water View:

Yes
Exclusions:

Circular Hanging Coat Hooks In Mudroom.
Water View Features:

River
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2020
Tax Book Number:

66269
Tax Annual Amount:

13912
Tax Assessed Value:

2755000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second

Baths

Total Baths:

4.5
Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.5
Compensation Based on:

Net Sale Price
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public
Green Energy Efficient:

Thermostat

Appliances

Appliances:

Oven,Disposal,Countertop Range,ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator,Wine Refrigerator,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher,ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer,Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

1
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

4
Parking Features:

Detached
Covered Spaces:

1
Open Parking:

true

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Utility Costs

$292/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
9/9/20 Sep 9, 2020	Sold	MLSPIN	$2,950,000	18.0% (3.7% / YR)
10/23/15 Oct 23, 2015		MLSPIN	$2,500,000

House Sold on 9/9/2020

$2,950,000

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257 Mount Auburn St

Cambridge, MA 02138