172 Brattle Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

$16,800,000

$15,700,000

Est. $85,544/month

7

Beds

8.5

Baths

7,737

Sq Ft

$2,029

Price/Sq Ft

0.34

Acres

1880

Year Built

2

Garage Spaces

Single Family Residence

Type

490

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$1,100,000 Listed Mar 6, 2025 • MLS# 73342079 Copied! • Updated Jul 5, 2026

About this home

Modern luxury meets history in this completely renovated home on coveted Brattle St in Harvard Square. Completely transformed by a local respected builder, this property seamlessly blends historic charm w/ modern convenience in its impeccable design and finishes. The main floor offers a grand staircase, high ceilings, spacious living and dining rooms, chef's kitchen w/ top appliances and adjacent family room, an oversized mudroom off the attached garage and 2 half baths. The 2nd level has a luxurious primary suite w/ spa-like bath and gracious dressing room, 5 ensuite bedrooms (or offices) and a large laundry room. The top floor hosts a versatile office/loft space and a half bath. The lower level is fully equipped w/ a gym, game room, family room, full bath, ample storage and guest suite w/ direct exterior access. The outdoor and indoor spaces blend seamlessly for easy living, w/ a spacious patio and beautiful yard designed by a celebrated landscape architect. A true Harvard Square gem

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Listed for Sale

Mar 6, 2025

$15,700,000

Original listing

Agent: Maggie Gold Seelig Office: MGS Group Real Estate LTD

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
03/06/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$15,700,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$71,478	$10,931,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$71,478

Tax Year 2025

Assessed Value

$10,931,400

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1880

Living Area 7,737 sq ft

Lot Size 0.34 acres

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 7

Half Baths 3

Total Rooms 17

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Radiant, Heat Pump, Hydro Air, Hydronic Floor Heat(radiant), Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Air Source Heat Pumps (ashp)

Cooling Central Air, 3 Or More, High Seer Heat Pump (12+), Energy Star Qualified Equipment, Air Source Heat Pumps (ashp), Whole House Fan

Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Engineered Hardwood

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full, Finished

Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features Sauna/steam/hot Tub, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Finish - Sheetrock, Wired For Sound, High Speed Internet

Exterior

Construction Conventional (2x4-2x6)

Architecture Greek Revival

Roof Shingle, Rubber, Metal

Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced

Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Oversized, Off Street, On Street, Paved

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Electric Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $71,478

Assessed Value $10,931,400

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color Blue

Sq Ft Source Owner

Sq Ft Disclosures Does not include garage or mechanical spaces.

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 486 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1880

Bedrooms

7

Full Bathrooms

7

Half Bathrooms

3

Living Area

7,737 sq ft

Total Rooms

17

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Dining Room

Kitchen

Bathroom2

Bedroom2

Living Room

Bathroom3

Master Bedroom

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

Yes

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Engineered Hardwood

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water

Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Finish - Sheetrock, Wired for Sound, High Speed Internet

Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)

Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Greek Revival

Year Built: 1880

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)

Roof: Shingle, Rubber, Metal

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Radiant, Heat Pump, Hydro Air, Hydronic Floor Heat(Radiant), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)

Heating Zones: 10

Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More, High Seer Heat Pump (12+), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Whole House Fan

Cooling Zones: 10

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup

Patio & Porch: Patio

Fencing: Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Oversized, Off Street, On Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Sidewalks

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Cambridge, MA 02138

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