40 Avon Hill Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Avon Hill
$3,665,000
Est. $19,507/month
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,616
Sq Ft
$1,014
Price/Sq Ft
0.09
Acres
1898
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
6
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 27, 2025 • MLS# 73238374

About this home

A delightful home with a beautiful and tranquil garden featured in the Secret Garden Tour of Cambridge. Through the foyer, you are greeted by an airy living room that seamlessly flows into the dining room, which is surrounded by walls of glass overlooking mature plantings. The eat-in kitchen has pocket doors. Also on the first floor is a library with floor-to-ceiling bookcases, a fireplace, pocket doors, plus a half bath down the hall. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a fireplace, and en-suite bath . here are 2 additional bedrooms on this floor (both with walk-in closets), as well as a hall bathroom and 25' deck. The top floor houses 2 more bedrooms, a full bathroom, and storage areas. A finished lower level provides a 20' playroom/office, half bath, laundry room, storage/utility rooms, as well as walk-out exterior access. Conveniently located only a few blocks from the Graham & Parks School plus Harvard and Lesley University.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $3,150,000
Final Sale Price: $3,665,000
Difference: +$515,000 (+16.3%)
Performance Metrics
116.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $871
Sale $/sq ft: $1,014
This property sold for $1,014 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 16.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1898
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,616 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Interior Features

Heating
Forced Air
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
2
Interior Features
Library, Foyer, Play Room
Laundry Features
In Basement
Basement Details
Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Accessibility Features
No

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Victorian
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone, Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Deck, Patio
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.09 acres
Lot Size
4,019 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0900
Lot Features
Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
1
Parking Features
Off Street

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Community & HOA

Community Features
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
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$15,886
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$3,101,200
Tax Lot
18
Tax Map Number
211
Parcel Number
415164
Zoning
Res

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Offers due by Tuesday, May 21st by noon.

Location

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Neighborhood

Avon Hill

40 Avon Hill Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $1,324
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

14.1%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jul 31, 2024
$3,665,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
May 15, 2024
$3,150,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 15, 2024 New Listing Added $3,150,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
6 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,014

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $15,886 $3,101,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$15,886
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$3,101,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID TM331934
Office MLS ID AN6200

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