10 Shady Hill Square

Cambridge, MA 02138

$2,220,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1,915 Sq. Ft.
$1,159 / Sq. Ft.
1,915
Sq. Ft.
$1,159
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 5/11/23Virtual Tour
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Description

Moments from Harvard Sq, this lovely home is 1 of 12 surrounding Shady Hill Sq. This property & the beautiful green space were originally built in 1915 to house Harvard faculty. As you enter the home, you are welcomed by high ceilings, original hardwood floors, & a fireplaced living room. The adjoining dining room overlooks the back garden & is open to the kitchen. Complimented by a breakfast bar, the updated kitchen is ideal for entertaining & cooking. Off the kitchen is a mudroom leading to the...Moments from Harvard Sq, this lovely home is 1 of 12 surrounding Shady Hill Sq. This property & the beautiful green space were originally built in 1915 to house Harvard faculty. As you enter the home, you are welcomed by high ceilings, original hardwood floors, & a fireplaced living room. The adjoining dining room overlooks the back garden & is open to the kitchen. Complimented by a breakfast bar, the updated kitchen is ideal for entertaining & cooking. Off the kitchen is a mudroom leading to the large private garden. The second floor has 2 generously sized bedrooms & a smaller 3rd bedroom with a sweet deck. The top floor has the primary bedroom & a second smaller bedroom, perfect for a home office. Central air, laundry & storage, parking for 1 car, & shared guest parking, round out this offering. Live close to shops, restaurants, groceries, Harvard, MIT, and the red & green line MBTA stations. A rare opportunity to own a home on this historic square! Offers due Tuesday, 3/28 at Noon.

Listing Agents

  1. Julie Bell

    Julie Bell

    Alternative Listing Agent

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    P: (617)-755-2555

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  2. Lisa J. Drapkin

    Lisa J. Drapkin

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    lisa.drapkin@compass.com

    P: (617)-930-1288

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Property Details for 10 Shady Hill Square

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Harvard Square
Area
MA-Cambridge-Harvard Square, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Garden, Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
LISTING UPDATED: 05/11/2023 02:04 PM

Property Details for 10 Shady Hill Square

StatusSold
MLS #73089502
Days on Market21
Taxes$6,599 / year
HOA Fees$1,000 / year
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1915
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%
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Location

Sold By Leading Edge Real Estate, Myra von Turkovich

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Building Information for 10 Shady Hill Square

Stories-Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,940 SF

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$11,453 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,820

Property Taxes

$550

HOA Dues

$83

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Property Information for 10 Shady Hill Square

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other (See Remarks)
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1915.0
  • Color: Cream
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Study
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Slate, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Assigned
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 2 Units
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: Sellers and the Owners of 11 Shady Hill Square agreed to power wash,repair stucco,and paint in April. This will be paid prior to closing. Residents of Shady Hill Sq typically volunteer to contribute $1000/year which covers snow plowing,landscaping and maintenance of the Shady Hill Square Road.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 418984
  • Assessments: $1,567,000
  • Book: 99999
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Property History for 10 Shady Hill Square

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 11, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73089502

$2,220,000—
Apr 10, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73089502

—
Mar 29, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73089502

—
Mar 20, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73089502

$2,175,000—
Jun 30, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #311474639

$935,000

+19.1% / yr

Jun 18, 1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87690500

$40,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/11/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73089502

$2,220,000
04/10/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73089502

—
03/29/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73089502

—
03/20/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73089502

$2,175,000
06/30/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #311474639

$935,000

+19.1% / yr

06/18/1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87690500

$40,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 10 Shady Hill Square

Taxable ValueLand$958,700Additions$722,100Total$1,680,800
Tax Record2025$10,673 ($889 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,915 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,915 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt754 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,940 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915ZoningA-2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:0146A L:00144Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 10 Shady Hill Square

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Maria L. Baldwin School
Public - PK to 5
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public - 6 to 8
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public - 9 to 12
King Open School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Maria L. Baldwin School
PublicPK to 5

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

King Open School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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