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4 Shepard St., Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
$3,400,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$2,990,000
Final Sale Price:
$3,400,000
Difference:
+$410,000 (+13.7%)
Performance Metrics
113.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
8
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$750
Sale $/sq ft:
$853
This property sold for $853 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 13.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 8 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$853/sq ft
Area Median
$350/sq ft
Difference
+143.6%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Prime Location and Street! Exceptional Victorian (C' 1885) with so much to offer and so many possibilities. Proximity to Mass. Ave., Harvard Law School, Harvard and Porter. This Side-Entry Beauty has a front porch and a large/private, rear, fenced-in yard and patio. Brick, 2 car drive way. Classically detailed and gorgeous exterior. Three floors of living space all with great ceiling height, oversized windows, a variety of hardwood floors and period detail. There is a full-living quarters on the top floor with 4 good sized rooms and a full bath/kitchen. The main level has beautiful common rooms, a separate dining room that floods with natural light, an eat-in kitchen and a full bathroom. A unique period staircase brings you the 2nd floor with three large bedrooms, a smaller fourth and two full baths. The basement is fully-untapped with a semi- finished area and W/D hook-ups. All gas, newer heating systems and roof. Add your own signature and give this home its next deserving chapter.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
21.3%
Price Range
9
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73597898
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Nov 2, 2026
$3,800,000
MLS #73597898 - Active
Sold
Apr 8, 2022
$3,400,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 9
Listed for Sale
Mar 1, 2022
$2,990,000
Original listing
Agent: Bill Aibel
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $3,800,000 | - | - | MLS #73597898 - Active |
| 04/08/2022 | ✓ Sold | $3,400,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/01/2022 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,990,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $11,846 | $2,024,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$11,846
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$2,024,900
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1895
Living Area
3,985 sq ft
Lot Size
0.11 acres
Bedrooms
7
Full Baths
4
Total Rooms
14
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Other
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Victorian
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Porch, Patio
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$11,846
Assessed Value
$2,024,900
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Property Was Considered A 3 Family By The City Of Cambridge And Then Converted To A 2 Family In 1998. Original Double-hung Windows Throughout. New Roof Approximately 3 Years Old. Also Listed As A Multi-family As Mls # 72947302.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Taupe
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Does not include anything in the basement.
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
9 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1895
Bedrooms
7
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
3,985 sq ft
Total Rooms
14
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Patio
Room Markers
BABathroom (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:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range
Interior Features:
Windows:
Storm Window(s)
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:
Security System
Construction & Materials
Style:
Victorian
Year Built:
1895
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone, Brick/Mortar
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Other
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Thermostat
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Patio
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School, T-Station
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
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.9 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.4 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
1.4 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.6 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.2 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
0.3 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.8 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
1.1 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
1.6 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
1.9 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
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 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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Neighborhood
4 Shepard St., Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Bill Aibel
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Office Phone
617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID
BB923756
Office MLS ID
AN6200
Listing Data Updated
Apr 19, 2022 12:46 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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