157 Brattle Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • West Cambridge
$15,800,000
$14,000,000
Est. $81,417/month
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5
Beds
6.5
Baths
12,704
Sq Ft
$1,102
Price/Sq Ft
0.41
Acres
1895
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
210
Days on Market
For Sale Price Drop -$1,800,000 Listed Mar 17, 2026 • MLS# 73487660 Copied! • Updated Oct 14, 2026

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About this home

Set amongst the stately residences of West Cambridge, this Tudor/Shingle style home, built around 1895, is the perfect marriage of timeless architectural character & modern sophistication. Completely renovated, while keeping intact the original details, like grand wooden entry door, floor to ceiling windows & awe-inspiring millwork, this pristine home offers approximately 9,594 SF of elegant living space set across 4 floors. A pristine chef’s kitchen with island seating & casual dining area provide great space for family gatherings, while the grand, open formal living/dining/foyer area is perfect for entertaining. A comfortable family room and separate den flow effortlessly to the outdoors and connect to a double mudroom with abundant storage. The upper levels host 5 bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. The lower level, with exterior access, finishes off the home, complete with billiard area and new wet bar, playroom, media room, gym, and sauna. Other features include: 9' ceilings; hardwood floors and detailed tiled flooring; 8 fireplaces; geothermal heat and much more. Enjoy private outdoor space with fenced-in yard, sport court, outdoor kitchen, and covered porch overlooking the lush backyard. A separate, heated and oversized 2 car garage with driveway provides ample parking. Situated on a rare 0.41-acre corner lot in a highly sought-after tree-lined neighborhood, it's just moments from Harvard Square and Charles River. A timeless beauty in its own private setting, yet still close to the bustle of the city and all it has to offer, this property has it all!

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Price & Status History

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Price Changes
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Price Range
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

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Price Reduced
Oct 13, 2026
$14,000,000 $1,800,000 (-11.39%)
From $15,800,000 to $14,000,000 (-11.4%)
👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Aug 18, 2026
New showing requirements
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Agent Changed
May 26, 2026
Cort Petrocelli Coopersmith Group → Cort LaBonte Coldren Coopersmith Group
Agent: Cort LaBonte Coldren Coopersmith Group
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Listed for Sale
Mar 17, 2026
$14,000,000
Original listing
Agent: Cort LaBonte Coldren Coopersmith Group Office: Compass
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Listed for Sale
Mar 17, 2026
$15,800,000
Original listing
Agent: Cort Petrocelli Coopersmith Group Office: Compass
Previous Transaction - MLS #70601717
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
May 6, 2008
$3,650,000
MLS #70601717

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $125,105 $18,213,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$125,105
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$18,213,000

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1895
Living Area 12,704 sq ft
Lot Size 0.41 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 3
Total Rooms 14

Interior

Heating Central, Radiant, Natural Gas, Geothermal
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 8
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access
Laundry None
Features Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Office, Sitting Room, Sauna/steam/hot Tub, Wet Bar, Laundry Chute

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Tudor, Shingle
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio, Covered
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Annual Tax $125,105
Assessed Value $18,213,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Taxes Exclude Residential Exemption, Some Lighting Is Excluded See Agent For List.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Beige
Sq Ft Source Other
Sq Ft Disclosures 1st fl. 3020, fin.bas 3020, porch 60, porch opn 654, upper fl. 2768, 3rd fl 2372, bas 60 3rd unf 336
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 136 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1895
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
3
Living Area
12,704 sq ft
Total Rooms
14

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Office, Sitting Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar, Laundry Chute
Windows: Window(s) - Picture
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Tudor, Shingle
Year Built: 1895
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Radiant, Natural Gas, Geothermal
Heating Zones: 12
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio, Covered
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 8
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.0 mi | #105 of 825 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Fayerweather Street School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
1.7 mi | #46 of 352 | Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.7 mi
Grades 01-12
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.8 mi | #246 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.6 mi | #238 of 825 | Score: 52.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
323 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.1 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.3 mi | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
2.2 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.5 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.8 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.9 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.6 mi | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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157 Brattle Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Cort LaBonte Coldren Coopersmith Group
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID TM363342
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated Oct 14, 2026 10:36 AM EDT
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