229 Lakeview Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • West Cambridge
$2,998,000
Est. $15,957/month
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,921
Sq Ft
$1,026
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1925
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
Canceled Listed Sep 27, 2025 • MLS# 73418309

About this home

Welcome to this light-filled and generously sized single-family home in West Cambridge, just moments from Huron Village and Fresh Pond. Thoughtfully renovated in 2012, the home offers 2,921 sq. ft. of comfortable living across three levels. The main floor features an open, airy layout with windows on all sides, a well-appointed kitchen with peninsula seating, and a dining area that opens via French doors to a serene back porch, private yard and patio. Upstairs, find three bedrooms — including a spacious primary suite — plus a cozy sitting room and laundry. The top floor adds two more bedrooms and a full bath, ideal for guests or home office space. The large unfinished basement with full ceiling height offers great potential for future expansion with over 1,100 square feet. Enjoy the detached two-car garage, lush landscaping, and the charm of tree-lined surroundings — all in a highly desirable West Cambridge location with easy access to Harvard Square, Harvard University, and beyond.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,921 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Levels
Multi/Split

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Sitting Room
Laundry Features
Second Floor
Basement Details
Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Door Features
French Doors

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
Foundation
Block, Stone
Exterior Features
Porch, Fenced Yard
Patio/Porch Features
Porch
Fencing
Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.15 acres
Lot Size
6,750 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1500
Lot Features
Level
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Detached, Off Street
Covered Parking Spaces
2

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$17,899
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$2,739,600
Zoning
res.

Additional Details

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

Location

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Neighborhood

West Cambridge

229 Lakeview Avenue, 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 $1,492
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

⚠️
Listing Canceled
Sep 13, 2025
Removed from active listings
🏠
Listed for Sale
Aug 14, 2025
$2,998,000
Original listing
Agent: Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 14, 2025 New Listing Added $2,998,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
Price per Sq Ft
$1,026

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $17,899 $2,739,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$17,899
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$2,739,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM355402
Office MLS ID AN2606

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