26 Parker Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

$4,200,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
4,482 Sq. Ft.
$937 / Sq. Ft.
4,482
Sq. Ft.
$937
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Renovated to the nines with top-quality materials and superb design, this elegant and light-filled turn-of-the-century Colonial Revival single-family residence is on a residential side street nearly next door to Harvard's Bunting Quadrangle, and close to Harvard Square. High ceilings, oversized windows, hardwood floors, excellent flow, and appealing period detail combine with a superbly appointed open plan eat-in kitchen/great room, to make for convenience, comfort, and beauty. There are bay windows,...Renovated to the nines with top-quality materials and superb design, this elegant and light-filled turn-of-the-century Colonial Revival single-family residence is on a residential side street nearly next door to Harvard's Bunting Quadrangle, and close to Harvard Square. High ceilings, oversized windows, hardwood floors, excellent flow, and appealing period detail combine with a superbly appointed open plan eat-in kitchen/great room, to make for convenience, comfort, and beauty. There are bay windows, fireplaces, excellent multi-zone heating and cooling systems, and a generous number of bedrooms and baths, in addition to the spacious master suite. A separate side entrance opens into the bright lower level finished space, which offers high ceilings, good-size windows, an additional spacious bedroom, a full bath, a home office, and a large media or family recreation room, plus generous storage. A good-size yard and generous off-street parking add to this special offering's amenities.

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 Parker Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
West Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-West Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Colonial Revival
Style
Colonial Revival
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:12 AM

Property Details for 26 Parker Street

StatusSold
MLS #72278297
Days on Market22
Taxes$16,320 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1903
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building Information for 26 Parker Street

Stories-Year Built1903Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,500 SF

Property Information for 26 Parker Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4482.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Study, Sitting Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Home Office-Separate Entry
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Porch, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hydro Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Balcony - Exterior
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Basement
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: Basement
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 416242
  • Assessments: $2,522,000
  • Book: 61804
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 26 Parker Street

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 Parker Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,751,900Additions$2,698,900Total$4,450,800
Tax Record2024$26,349 ($2,196 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,990 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,990 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1903ZoningA-2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00224 L:00006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 26 Parker Street

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
Graham and Parks School
PublicPK to 5

Vassal Lane Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Maria L. Baldwin School
PublicPK to 5

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