Dimensions11.5 x 13.666666666
LevelSecond
140 Upland Road, Cambridge MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140 • Avon Hill
$4,595,000
Est. $26,076/month
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About this home
Grand and stately 1888 Queen Anne brick single-family with superb sun exposures sited above street grade on rare 1/4-acre corner lot at summit of Avon Hill, close to the Porter Sqare Red Line, Commuter Rail, Harvard Law School, & Harvard's science center. 14 well-proportioned rooms. Gracious and elegant residence: high ceilings, moldings, large windows, custom woodwork, 3 period fireplaces, magnificent large-scale 19th-c. stained glass panel, finely detailed original medallions. Hardwood floors. 6 bedrooms, 3 full & 2 half-baths. 2 sets of washers/dryers. 5 bay windows, substantial sandstone window sills & threshold, original terracotta details, distinctive brickwork, gables, ornate shingle patterns, slate roof. Separate-entrance 905 s.f. lower-level office & 1/2-bath. Porch: granite steps, ornate turned balusters, period trim. 3rd-floor auxiliary apartment has private entry & 175 s.f. rooftop deck. Without architectural changes apartment can be re-incorporated with 1st & 2nd floor living areas. Landscaped & fenced gardens with dozens of mature trees & scores of rhododendron, azalea, & flowering perennials. 500 sf. patio at rear of residence. Charming pond & fountain with gold fish & shubunkin. 500 s.f. stone-paved patio. 2020 state-of-the-art two-pipe boiler system installed by New England SteamWorks, which specializes in steam systems. 2 Bosch heat pump/AC compressors installed in 2023: one outside for main house and one on 3rd- floor deck for apartment. 2nd floor has high-velocity system with ducting in the ceilings above all the rooms. Off-street parking.
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Aug 17, 2026
$4,595,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $4,595,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,695 | $4,751,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$31,695
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$4,751,800
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1888
Living Area
4,255 sq ft
Lot Size
0.24 acres
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
2
Total Rooms
14
Interior
Heating
Central, Steam, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump, Dual
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Parquet
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom
Fireplaces
3
Basement
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry
None
Features
Bedroom, Study, Kitchen, Office
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
Victorian, Queen Anne
Roof
Slate
Features
Deck, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Deck, Patio, Enclosed
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Driveway, Paved
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$31,695
Assessed Value
$4,751,800
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Under The 1st-floor Studys Wall-to-wall Carpet Is An Inlaid Hardwood Floor. Under The 2nd-floor Wall-to-wall Carpet There Is Vinyl Tile That Probably Contains Asbestos.
Exclusions
Chandelier In Front Hall.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Brick
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
4,255 s.f. does not include sep. entrance 905 s.f. lower-level semi-finished office with half-bath.
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1888
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
4,255 sq ft
Total Rooms
14
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
4,255 sq ft above grade
0 sq ft below grade
Dimensions10.75 x 14.916666666
LevelSecond
Dimensions13.416666666 x 13.083333333
FeaturesWindow(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
LevelSecond
Dimensions16.75 x 13.083333333
FeaturesWindow(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
LevelSecond
Dimensions15.583333333 x 13.833333333
LevelSecond
Dimensions18.166666666 x 12.833333333
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
LevelFirst
Dimensions19.333333333 x 14.583333333
LevelFirst
Dimensions16.75 x 32.666666666
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 21.666666666
LevelBasement
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck, Patio, Enclosed
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Parquet
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Bedroom, Study, Kitchen, Office
Windows:
Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Victorian, Queen Anne
Year Built:
1888
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Slate
Foundation:
Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, Steam, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Central Air, Heat Pump, Dual
Cooling Zones:
2
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Deck, Patio, Enclosed
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot, Level
Road Frontage:
107.00 ft
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Driveway, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
3
Fireplace Type:
Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom
View:
Yes
View Type:
Scenic View(s)
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Nearby Schools
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
65%
attend college
58%
4-Year
7%
2-Year
23%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
1.2%
Low
0.8%
Suspensions
0.2%
In-School
0.4%
Emergency
4.3% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Cambridge Friends School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.5 mi
|
#100 of 824
|
Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.1 mi
Grades 01-12
Shady Hill School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.8 mi
|
#253 of 346
|
Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
1.9 mi
|
#45 of 352
|
Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.3 mi
|
#242 of 824
|
Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.4 mi
|
#67 of 352
|
Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.5 mi
|
#103 of 352
|
Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
2.0 mi
|
#214 of 352
|
Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.3 mi
|
#118 of 352
|
Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.9 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.0 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.4 mi
|
#178 of 346
|
Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Avon Hill
140 Upland Road, Cambridge MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID
TEAM0207
Office MLS ID
AN2606
Listing Data Updated
Aug 17, 2026 8:03 AM EDT
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