26 Elmwood Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02138

$5,140,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
4
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
6,593 Sq. Ft.
$780 / Sq. Ft.
6,593
Sq. Ft.
$780
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful cul-de-sac in Cambridge's prestigious Brattle area. Impressive 1899 Colonial Revival single-family residence perfectly sited to benefit from natural light throughout the day. Luxuriously renovated. Comfortable and elegant. A summary of sophisticated buyers' goals: gracious & open reception rooms; excellent floor plan allows for wide variety of activities; abundant natural light & oversized windows; many bedrooms, studies, & baths; superb connectivity of concert-quality audio/video, internet;...Beautiful cul-de-sac in Cambridge's prestigious Brattle area. Impressive 1899 Colonial Revival single-family residence perfectly sited to benefit from natural light throughout the day. Luxuriously renovated. Comfortable and elegant. A summary of sophisticated buyers' goals: gracious & open reception rooms; excellent floor plan allows for wide variety of activities; abundant natural light & oversized windows; many bedrooms, studies, & baths; superb connectivity of concert-quality audio/video, internet; lighting and temperature control throughout the house. AC. Professional-grade eat-in kitchen with multiple exposures, abundant work & storage space, and top-quality cabinetry. Aga stove & a 5-piece set of Sub Zero refrigeration for produce & wine storage. Finished basement ideal for movies, games, home gym, & workshop. Garden. Paved patio. Porch. Driveway with multiple sockets for electric car adaptability. Meticulously maintained. Very special offering.

Listing Agents

  1. John Petrowsky

    John Petrowsky

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    jpetrowsky@compass.com

    P: (617)-504-6330

  2. Christian Jones

    Christian Jones

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    cj@compass.com

    P: (617)-240-0799

Property Details for 26 Elmwood Avenue

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
West Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-West Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Colonial Revival
Style
Garden, Colonial Revival
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:38 AM

Property Details for 26 Elmwood Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #72422626
Days on Market158
Taxes$19,034 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1899
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building Information for 26 Elmwood Avenue

Stories-Year Built1899Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,799 SF

Property Information for 26 Elmwood Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 6593.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 8
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bedroom, Exercise Room, Media Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Porch, Patio, ET Irrigation Controller
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Other
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green WaterC onservation: ET Irrigation Controller
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: Check fireplace before use.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 417415
  • Assessments: $3,489,700
  • Book: 240
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 26 Elmwood Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 26 Elmwood Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,604,000Additions$3,533,200Total$6,137,200
Tax Record2024$36,332 ($3,028 / month)
Home Facts
Beds8Baths5Total Finished SqFt4,955 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,955 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,963 SqFtStories3Lot Size8,799 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1899ZoningA-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00240 L:00018Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 26 Elmwood Avenue

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

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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