173 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • HALF CROWN-MARSH NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT
$2,100,000
Est. $11,177/month
8
Beds
5
Baths
4,019
Sq Ft
$523
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1910
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
99
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 27, 2025 • MLS# 73188898

About this home

Significant Price Improvement! Overlooking Riverbend Park and The Charles River, this single-family home is just a short walk to the Red Line at the Harvard Square T stop. Located in the West Cambridge, Half Crown, neighborhood it was, until recently, utilized as a multi-unit rooming house for many years. Offering all of the conveniences of Harvard Square shopping, restaurants and entertainment almost at its front door, this sizable property is waiting for you to make it your forever home! With eight bedrooms and five baths, this home offers about 4382 gross livable sq. ft. of interior space including a 363 sq ft finished basement room. With a Walk Score of 89 and a Bike Score of 97 you'll have all that Cambridge has to offer almost at your fingertips! The 4677 (+/-) sq ft lot includes two tandem off street parking spaces. Welcome home to 173 Mount Auburn Street!

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $3,500,000
Final Sale Price: $2,100,000
Difference: $1,400,000 (-40.0%)
Performance Metrics
60.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
99
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $871
Sale $/sq ft: $523
This property sold for $523 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 40.0% below the original asking price.

At 99 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
1910
Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
5
Living Area
4,019 sq ft
Total Rooms
14

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood
Heating
Central, Steam, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
2
Appliances
Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement Details
Full
Window Features
Storm Window(s)

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Colonial Revival
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.11 acres
Lot Size
4,677 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1100
Lot Features
Other
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Off Street, Tandem

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Fuses, Circuit Breakers

Community & HOA

Subdivision
HALF CROWN-MARSH NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station, University
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$10,479
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$1,788,300
Zoning
B

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No

Location

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Neighborhood

HALF CROWN-MARSH NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT

173 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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Schools

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $873
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

22.2%
Price Range
101
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
May 15, 2024
$2,100,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 101
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Listed for Sale
Dec 26, 2023
$2,700,000
Original listing
Agent: William Luther Office: Channing Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Dec 26, 2023 New Listing Added $2,700,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
99 days
Price per Sq Ft
$523

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $10,479 $1,788,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,479
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$1,788,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent William Luther
Listing Office Channing Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB901135
Office MLS ID BB4044

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