165 Brattle Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • West Cambridge
$10,000,000
Est. $53,224/month
7
Beds
6
Baths
8,007
Sq Ft
$1,249
Price/Sq Ft
0.64
Acres
1873
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
138
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73175631

About this home

Located on one of the largest residential lots in the City and at one of the finest sites close to Harvard Square. Secluded and private, stately 1873 Victorian set back behind lovely flower-bordered gardens. Potential for more than 8,000 sq ft of finished space in the main house. Elegant rear carriage house/garage offers an additional 2650 sq ft above grade - could be a guest suite, gym, personal R&D lab, pool house etc. Main house features 10' ceilings, palatial proportions throughout. Large-scale entertaining spaces. Unusually gracious rooms, all with two exposures. Abundant natural light. Vast south-facing living room. Dining room accommodates everyone, featuring a fireplace and bay. Colossal light-filled kitchen. Many bedrooms and studies, all generously proportioned and most with baths en-suite. Oversized windows and doors; hardwood floors; unusually deep moldings. 6 fireplaces, with unique marble or wood mantelpieces. Meticulously maintained and ready for updating.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $9,900,000
Final Sale Price: $10,000,000
Difference: +$100,000 (+1.0%)
Performance Metrics
101.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
138
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,236
Sale $/sq ft: $1,249
This property sold for $1,249 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

At 138 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1873
Bedrooms
7
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
8,007 sq ft
Total Rooms
14

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Fireplace
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air, 3 or More
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
6
Appliances
Water Heater
Interior Features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Library, Home Office, Bedroom
Laundry Features
In Basement
Basement Details
Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Window Features
Insulated Windows

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Victorian
Roof
Slate, Metal
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck, Patio
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Deck, Patio
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.64 acres
Lot Size
27,690 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.6400
Lot Features
Level, Other
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
3
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
8
Parking Features
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
3

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Community & HOA

Community Features
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
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$57,700
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$9,562,600
Tax Lot
00015
Tax Map Number
00238
Parcel Number
417337
Zoning
A1

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate,Renovated Since
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
snow-melt system on concrete parking area.
Listing Terms
Contract

Location

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Neighborhood

West Cambridge

165 Brattle Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $4,808
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

1%
Price Range
139
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Apr 17, 2024
$10,000,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 139
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Listed for Sale
Oct 31, 2023
$9,900,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Oct 31, 2023 New Listing Added $9,900,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
138 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,249

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $57,700 $9,562,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$57,700
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$9,562,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TEAM0207
Office MLS ID AN2606

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