189 Elm Street, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Wellington-Harrington
$1,798,000
Est. $9,593/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,440
Sq Ft
$1,249
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1873
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
18
Days on Market
Sale Pending Listed May 9, 2026 • MLS# 73515633 Copied! • Updated Jul 11, 2026

About this home

Arguably the finest cottage in Cambridge, this fully renovated jewel box blends timeless charm with modern comfort. Set above the street, the main living level offers an inviting flow, including a comfortable front living room and a bespoke Boston Globe award–winning eat-in kitchen that opens through French doors to a private deck and beautifully landscaped back yard and garden with mature trees and plantings. The finished lower level, partially above grade, features the “Bermuda Room” with built-in desks and bookcases, and the “Paris Room,” an exceptional family room with custom built-ins and a large picture window. Upstairs are two generously sized bedrooms and a luxurious, impeccably finished full bath. Additional highlights of this home include premium quarter-sawn white oak floors; Back Bay plantation shutters; high-velocity A/C; irrigation and landscape lighting; a custom full-size shed for bicycles; and attic storage. A rare and truly special offering.

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
May 17, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
⏳
Pending Sale
May 16, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 9, 2026
$1,798,000
Original listing
Agent: Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $3,617 $1,039,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,617
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,039,600

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1873
Living Area 1,440 sq ft
Lot Size 0.06 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Laundry In Basement
Features Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cottage
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck, Patio
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $3,617
Assessed Value $1,039,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Listing Agent Is Also Owner Of The Property. By Appointment Only. Email Preferred To Schedule.. See Listing Agent For List Of Inclusions And Exclusions.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Green
Sq Ft Source Measured
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 19 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1873
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,440 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cottage
Year Built: 1873
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Electric
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.3 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
0.8 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
St. Peter Elementary School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.3 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.
2.8 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Cambridgeport School
0.1 mi | #212 of 824 | Score: 54.3
Improved 94 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
263 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.3 mi
Grades 01-06
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.3 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
0.5 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.9 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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.2 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
NuVu Innovation School
0.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.7 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
Farr Academy School
0.7 mi
Grades 07-12
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Wellington-Harrington

189 Elm Street, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID TM355402
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Jul 11, 2026 2:49 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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