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3 Bates Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140 • Avon Hill - West Cambridge
$2,685,000
Est. $15,170/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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08
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Sunday, November 8
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
07
Nov
Saturday, November 7
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EST
About this home
Optimum location. Charming 1925 sunny free-standing 5-bedroom single-family residence in long-established village setting at the corner of two Avon Hill tree-lined residential side streets. Prestigious location on a one-way street just a short distance to Porter Square, the Commuter Rail, and the Red Line connecting to MIT, MGH, and downtown Boston. Dozens of restaurants and shops within a few blocks. Harvard Law School and the university's science center are a half-mile away. Residence's generous setbacks from neighboring houses and corner site allow unobstructed eastern, southern, and western light. Enormous heated south, east, and west-facing sun porch/sitting room surrounded by deluxe thermal glass doors that open with ease. Expansive west-facing living room with fireplace and views of property's gardens as well as lovely neighboring houses and gardens. Generous dining room with east-facing windows. Eat-in kitchen with four-window bay. Lovely arches frame the western side of large covered dining pavilion. First-floor bedroom/study. Four 2nd-floor bedrooms. Beautiful oak floors throughout. Good-size multi-pane windows. Large 8,253 s.f. lot with extensive gardens and a wide variety of mature flowering perennials. Generous 253-s.f. one-car garage plus a full-size tandem off-street parking space. 575 s.f. attic. Full-footprint basement with 8'1" ceilings & interior & exterior access offers workshop and storage possibilities. For gardeners and those seeking outdoor play and entertaining space, this is an unusual combination of a cottage-size house on a large lot that is conveniently close to everything.
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Price & Status History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Nov 5, 2026
$2,685,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,685,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,715 | $2,506,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$16,715
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$2,506,000
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1925
Living Area
1,948 sq ft
Lot Size
0.19 acres
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
None
Features
Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Covered Patio/deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Covered
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$16,715
Assessed Value
$2,506,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Property Is Also Known As 47 Avon Hill Street.
Exclusions
None.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Pale Green
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
Residential s.f. doesnt include heated encl. porch, 595 s.f. attic, or covered dining pavilion.
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,948 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Levels
Multi/Split
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,948 sq ft above grade
0 sq ft below grade
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch - Enclosed, Patio, Covered
Room Markers
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (3)
DDining (1)
LLiving (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater
Interior Features:
Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1925
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Partial
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Covered
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Attached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
View:
Yes
View Type:
Scenic View(s)
Community Amenities:
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
Nearby Schools
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.6 mi
|
#105 of 825
|
Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.3 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.7 mi
|
#246 of 346
|
Score: 47.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
1.7 mi
|
#46 of 352
|
Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.1 mi
|
#238 of 825
|
Score: 52.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
323 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.6 mi
|
#66 of 352
|
Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.4 mi
|
#104 of 352
|
Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.9 mi
|
#207 of 352
|
Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.2 mi
|
#119 of 352
|
Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.8 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.9 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.3 mi
|
#205 of 346
|
Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Avon Hill - West Cambridge
3 Bates Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID
TEAM0207
Office MLS ID
AN2606
Listing Data Updated
Nov 5, 2026 5:28 PM EST
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