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159 Mount Auburn Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

5 beds
4 baths
3,014 sqft
2,837 sqft lot
$1,061 per sqft
1887 build
– on site

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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.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / The May Group / Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 2, 2025 •

MLS# 73366724 —

The Building

Year Built:

1887
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Victorian
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features:

Porch
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Building Area Total:

3014
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Measured

Interior

Rooms Total:

9
Interior Features:

Bathroom - 3/4
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Crown Molding, Pocket Door
Kitchen Level:

First
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
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding, Pocket Door
Family Room Level:

Basement
Family Room Features:

Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

false
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3014
Living Area Source:

Measured
Living Room Area:

224
Living Room Length:

14
Living Room Width:

16
Kitchen Area:

294
Kitchen Length:

14
Kitchen Width:

21
Dining Room Area:

192
Dining Room Length:

16
Dining Room Width:

12
Family Room Area:

420
Family Room Length:

14
Family Room Width:

30
Bedroom 2 Area:

156
Bedroom 3 Area:

182
Bedroom 2 Length:

12
Bedroom 2 Width:

13
Bedroom 3 Length:

13
Bedroom 3 Width:

14
Bedroom 4 Area:

130
Bedroom 4 Length:

10
Bedroom 4 Width:

13
Bedroom 5 Area:

140
Bedroom 5 Length:

10
Bedroom 5 Width:

14
Master Bedroom Area:

208
Master Bedroom Length:

13
Master Bedroom Width:

16
Bathroom 1 Area:

24
Bathroom 1 Length:

4
Bathroom 1 Width:

6
Bathroom 2 Area:

72
Bathroom 2 Length:

12
Bathroom 2 Width:

6
Bathroom 3 Area:

54
Bathroom 3 Length:

6
Bathroom 3 Width:

9

Location

Directions:

Mount Auburn Street between Ash Street and Hawthorn Street
Latitude:

42.374615
Longitude:

-71.125832

The Property

Parcel Number:

411060
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

true
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.07
Lot Size SqFt:

2837
Lot Size Acres:

0.07
Zoning:

Res
Fencing:

Fenced
Waterview:

Yes
Waterview Features:

River
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

49812
Tax Annual Amount:

15876.33
Tax Assessed Value:

2430300

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4 Level:

Third
Bedroom 4 Features:

Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 5 Level:

Third
Bedroom 5 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood

Baths

Total Baths:

3.5
Total Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3 Level:

Third
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Vinyl

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
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:

Gas Water Heater

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Off Street

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Utility Costs

$382/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/30/25 May 30, 2025	Sold	MLSPIN	$3,200,711	19.4%
5/9/25 May 9, 2025	Pending	MLSPIN	$2,680,000
5/7/25 May 7, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$2,680,000

House Sold on 5/30/2025

$3,200,711

Listing provided by broker:

The May Group

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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159 Mount Auburn Street

Cambridge, MA 02138