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9 Orchard Street, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140 • Porter Square - Orchard Street
$1,950,000
Est. $11,109/month
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,873
Sq Ft
$679
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1860
Year Built
2
Days on Market
Active Open House Listed May 26, 2026 • MLS# 73524233 Copied!

About this home

This 1860 front-gabled Cambridge house with Greek Revival elements sits in Porter Square. Morning light moves across a garden designed by Soren DeNiord, through floor-to-ceiling sliders, and onto decorative hardwood floors with perimeter inlay. A banistered staircase curves up from the entry, with sightlines reaching to the kitchen beyond. The living and dining rooms connect, with the living room spilling into a 1981 addition centered on a cast iron wood-burning stove. Eleven rooms unfold across three levels: three bedrooms and an artist’s studio on the second floor; two more bedrooms under a finished attic with skylights, built-in bookcases, and a rope-handled stair. A bamboo fence encloses a garden room for repose, with a silver maple and an Asian magnolia. Gas-fired forced hot air, central AC, and an on-demand water heater were installed in 2014, along with a full basement fortification. Kitchen and baths await a new owner’s vision. Close by: Davis Square and the MBTA Redline

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner WILLIAMS, JOHN T. & LEONORA H WILLIAMS
Mailing Address 9 ORCHARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02140-1321

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning B
Style CONVENTIONAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $2,040,500
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $11,957
CPA Surcharge 3% ($341)
Estimated Annual Tax $12,298

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $791,400 $1,249,100 $2,040,500

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Median Home Value $925,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,175
Residential Tax Rate $5.86/1000
CPA Surcharge 3%
County Middlesex

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 4,612 2,873
Year built 1,860 1,860
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of May 27, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1860
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,873 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Open House Schedule

30
May
Saturday, May 30
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
31
May
Sunday, May 31
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
29
May
Friday, May 29
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1860
Living Area 2,873 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Bulkhead
Laundry Sink, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features Sun Room, Entry Hall, Foyer, Bonus Room, Center Hall, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Greek Revival
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $12,586
Assessed Value $1,982,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Sun Room, Entry Hall, Foyer, Bonus Room, Center Hall, Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Basement: Full, Bulkhead
Laundry: Sink, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Greek Revival
Year Built: 1860
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

Porter Square - Orchard Street

9 Orchard Street, Cambridge MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Cambridge Friends School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.7 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.1 mi
Grades 01-12
Shady Hill School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.8 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
2.0 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
B+
Peabody School
0.5 mi | #278 of 824 | Score: 51.4
Improved 84 spots from last year
-6.8 below state avg
314 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.5 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.7 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.9 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.2 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.1 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.3 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
May 26, 2026
$1,950,000
Original listing
Agent: The Boston Home Team Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 26, 2026 New Listing Added $1,950,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
2 days
Price per Sq Ft
$679

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $12,586 $1,982,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$12,586
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,982,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Boston Home Team
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID TM312492
Office MLS ID AN8364
Listing Data Updated May 29, 2026 9:49 AM 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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