17 Fresh Pond Parkway

Cambridge, MA 02138

$4,000,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
6
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
6,488 Sq. Ft.
$617 / Sq. Ft.
6,488
Sq. Ft.
$617
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rich with cultural history, architectural detail and fantastic potential for renovation, the Wyeth-Eliot House is perhaps one of the few remaining opportunities to reinvent a significant property in the Old Cambridge Historic district. Known for its serpentine or “wavy” brick wall which bounds the property and caps historic Brattle Street, this landmark property is available for the first time in several decades. The circa 1838 home, then known as 219 Brattle Street, was built with both Georgian...Rich with cultural history, architectural detail and fantastic potential for renovation, the Wyeth-Eliot House is perhaps one of the few remaining opportunities to reinvent a significant property in the Old Cambridge Historic district. Known for its serpentine or “wavy” brick wall which bounds the property and caps historic Brattle Street, this landmark property is available for the first time in several decades. The circa 1838 home, then known as 219 Brattle Street, was built with both Georgian simplicity and Federal style confidence. Between 1909 and 1927 the entrance was redirected, space was added, revisions made to create new elevations in harmony with rich classical details: elliptical and fanlight pediments, dentil moldings, six-over-six windows crowned with lintels, quoining at corners, and roof punctuated by shed dormers and four chimneys. The home is set on nearly an acre of private wooded land, replete with porches, patios, extensive terraced gardens, and carriage house.

Property Details for 17 Fresh Pond Parkway

Town
Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:29 AM

Property Details for 17 Fresh Pond Parkway

StatusSold
MLS #72574268
Days on Market280
Taxes$16,862 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1838
CountyMiddlesex County

Building Information for 17 Fresh Pond Parkway

Stories-Year Built1838Building Size-Lot Size0.93 AC / 40,666 SF

Property Information for 17 Fresh Pond Parkway

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 6488.0
  • Color: white
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 8.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 7.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 8
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Laminate, Parquet, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Sunken, Wainscoting, Crown Molding, Closet, Bathroom - 1/4, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Dressing Room, Bathroom - Full, Great Room, Foyer, Bedroom, Library, Study, Bathroom
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Wooded, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Work Area, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Detached, Work Area, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Steam, Oil, Electric, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 330.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wood,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 22.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 225.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wood,Dressing Room
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 209.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 285.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Fireplace,Flooring - Wood,Dressing Room
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 19.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 54.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 30.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 6.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 380.0
  • Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wood,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
  • Dining Room Length: 20.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 19.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 480.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Wet Bar
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: Third
  • Family Room Width: 24.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 231.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Pantry
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 13X9
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 465.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 31.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: Located in the Old Cambridge Historic District. House and carriage house are in need of significant repairs. Most plumbing not functioning. House being sold "As Is."
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00247 L:00080,417484
  • Assessments: $2,838,700
  • Book: 13288
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: A1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Irregular
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 3
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 17 Fresh Pond Parkway

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 17 Fresh Pond Parkway

Taxable ValueLand$2,043,900Additions$2,756,800Total$4,800,700
Tax Record2024$28,420 ($2,368 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths6Total Finished SqFt6,488 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,488 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,771 SqFtStories3Lot Size40,666 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1838ZoningA-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00247 L:00080Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 17 Fresh Pond Parkway

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

Vassal Lane Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Graham and Parks School
PublicPK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Susan Condrick; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Laura Segal

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