166 Chestnut St

4,224 Sq. Ft.
$438 / Sq. Ft.
4,224
Sq. Ft.
$438
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare to market: exquisitely well-maintained, spacious single in the heart of Cambridgeport. Elegant formal rooms—pocket doors, oak wainscoting, original tile fireplaces—balanced with more casual areas blends historical character and modern life in an ideal way. Warm and welcoming features include hardwood floors; plaster ceiling medallions; leaded glass; and built-in china cabinets and alcoves. The kitchen, designed by serious home cooks and as beautiful as it is functional, was fully renovated by...Rare to market: exquisitely well-maintained, spacious single in the heart of Cambridgeport. Elegant formal rooms—pocket doors, oak wainscoting, original tile fireplaces—balanced with more casual areas blends historical character and modern life in an ideal way. Warm and welcoming features include hardwood floors; plaster ceiling medallions; leaded glass; and built-in china cabinets and alcoves. The kitchen, designed by serious home cooks and as beautiful as it is functional, was fully renovated by S+H Construction and includes a comfortable sun room with access to a large mahogany deck. Flexible master suite with sitting room, dressing room with window seat, walk-in closets, and marble bathroom. The library contains walls of built-in bookshelves. Playful third floor features an expansive great room with cathedral ceilings, skylights, and a loft, along with two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Beautifully landscaped private yard with bluestone patio and low-maintenance plantings.

Listing Agent

  1. Liz Lyster

    Liz Lyster

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    lizlyster@compass.com

    P: (617)-230-0992

Property Details for 166 Chestnut Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Cambridgeport
Area
MA-Cambridge-Cambridgeport, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Garden, Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:10 AM

Property Details for 166 Chestnut Street

StatusSold
MLS #71905147
Days on Market33
Taxes$8,941 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1895
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Liz Lyster

Sold By Compass, Lisa J. Drapkin

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Building Information for 166 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1895Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

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$9,762 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,017

Property Taxes

$745

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 166 Chestnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 4224.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Lottery
  • High School: Crls
  • Middle School: Lottery
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Balcony - Interior, Sun Room, Library, Bathroom, Study, Loft
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Wood, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Skylight
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Leased
  • Parking Features: Leased
  • Parking Features: Leased
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 224.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Hot Tub / Spa,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 208.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 42.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 99.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Marble,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 42.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 208.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 392.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 28.0
  • Family Room Level: Third
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 180.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Wet Bar,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 12X10
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 195.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Rental parking space is half a block away,at a cost of $150 per month. Fiscal year 2015 taxes include the residential exemption. Without the residential exemption,taxes would be $10,576.55. 2 of the 4 fireplaces are currently working. Water tank is from 2007.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00099 L:00055
  • Assessments: $1,352,500
  • Book: 22692
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: C
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1%

Property History for 166 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 18, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71905147

$1,850,000
Oct 18, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71905147

Sep 16, 2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71905147

$2,000,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/18/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71905147

$1,850,000
10/18/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71905147

09/16/2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71905147

$2,000,000

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

Schools near 166 Chestnut Street

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Morse School
PublicPK to 5

The Amigos School
PublicPK to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

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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