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4 Berkeley Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square - Old Cambridge Historic District
$8,000,000
Est. $42,579/month
7
Beds
6.5
Baths
6,175
Sq Ft
$1,296
Price/Sq Ft
0.48
Acres
1851
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
60
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 28, 2025 • MLS# 73158889

About this home

Harvard Square- A rare opportunity to acquire a property of grand proportions both inside & out. Sited on almost ½ acre of manicured grounds on one of Cambridge’s most desirable streets. Notable features of this home include 10’ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, an expansive primary bedroom wing, and attached barn. The first floor is comprised of a grand foyer, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, butler's pantry, library, and mudroom. Upstairs hosts 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The top floor houses 3 additional bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is over 2,000 sq. ft. of potential expansion in the unfinished lower level. Tucked away yet in the heart of Harvard Square, living here offers premier access to visual & performing arts, renowned museums, lush parks, playgrounds, restaurants, coffee shops, and National Historic Landmarks. Just minutes to the airport, Boston's Back Bay and so much more. One of the original homes on Berkeley, it was designed for author Richard Henry Dana Jr.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $8,500,000
Final Sale Price: $8,000,000
Difference: $500,000 (-5.9%)
Performance Metrics
94.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
60
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,377
Sale $/sq ft: $1,296
This property sold for $1,296 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.9% below the original asking price.

The property spent 60 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1851
Bedrooms
7
Full Bathrooms
6
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
6,175 sq ft
Total Rooms
12

Interior Features

Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless, Fireplace(s)
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
7
Interior Features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Library, Vestibule, Bedroom, Foyer
Laundry Features
Pantry, Main Level, First Floor
Basement Details
Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Accessibility Features
No

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Italianate
Roof
Slate
Foundation
Stone, Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features
Porch - Screened, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio/Porch Features
Screened
Fencing
Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.48 acres
Lot Size
20,926 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.4800
Lot Features
Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
3
Parking Features
Off Street

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Community & HOA

Subdivision
Old Cambridge Historic District
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$30,237
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$5,159,900
Parcel Number
415802
Zoning
RES

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Certified Historic
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Taxes are an estimate and include the City of Cambridge residential exemption.

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square - Old Cambridge Historic District

4 Berkeley Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $2,520
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

5.9%
Price Range
61
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Nov 17, 2023
$8,000,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 61
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Listed for Sale
Sep 13, 2023
$8,500,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 13, 2023 New Listing Added $8,500,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
60 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,296

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $30,237 $5,159,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$30,237
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$5,159,900

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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