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65 Stearns St

Cambridge, MA 02138

2 beds
2 baths
1,174 sqft
3,044 sqft lot
$1,362 per sqft
1931 build
– on site

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This charming two bedroom bungalow sits on a quiet side street on Avon Hill. This two bedroom, one and a half bath home features a living room with a gas fireplace, transom window and elegant wall sconces. The open kitchen/dining room features include ample storage, “honed” soap stone countertops, SS appliances & recessed lighting. There is a built-in bench for extra storage and seating for a dining room table. French doors lead to an elevated deck for outdoor enjoyment. There is a half bath off the kitchen and a fully enclosed heated front porch ideal for a home office. The 2nd floor has two bedrooms, a hallway linen closet, a full shower bath with custom shelving. There is a full basement with laundry and offers great storage. There is a lovely fully fenced yard with a cobblestone patio and tandem parking for two cars. The seller will be reviewing "any and all" offers by 4:00 PM, Tuesday March 25th. Please see offer instructions attached to MLS

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Peter Cote / Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 23, 2025 •

MLS# 73347833 —

The Building

Year Built:

1931
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Cape
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Deck - Wood
Door Features:

Insulated Doors
Window Features:

Insulated Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck - Wood
Building Area Total:

1174
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Measured

Interior

Rooms Total:

5
Living Room Level:

Main,First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Kitchen Level:

Main,First
Kitchen Features:

Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
Dining Room Level:

Main,First
Dining Room Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Gas Dryer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1174
Living Area Source:

Measured

Location

Directions:

Upland or Wlden to Newell ST. Stearns is a one way toward Sherman St
Latitude:

42.386167
Longitude:

-71.129529

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:00205 L:00087,414853
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.07
Lot Size SqFt:

3044
Lot Size Acres:

0.07
Zoning:

C-1
Fencing:

Fenced/Enclosed
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

6969
Tax Assessed Value:

1177200

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double

Baths

Total Baths:

1.5
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

Main,First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Lighting - Sconce
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Steam
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Window Unit(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Avon Hill
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Park
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Off Street

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Utility Costs

$239/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/23/25 Apr 23, 2025	Sold	MLSPIN	$1,600,000	14.3%
3/30/25 Mar 30, 2025	Pending	MLSPIN	$1,400,000
3/26/25 Mar 26, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$1,400,000

House Sold on 4/23/2025

$1,600,000

Listing provided by broker:

Peter Cote

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

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65 Stearns St

Cambridge, MA 02138