60 Stearns Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

$4,778,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
5
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
4,191 Sq. Ft.
$1,140 / Sq. Ft.
4,191
Sq. Ft.
$1,140
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The first net-zero energy, Victorian passive house in the country, this home operates with a minimal ecological footprint and anticipates LEED Platinum certification. Spanning 4,191 SF of high-performance design, architectural nuances have been preserved while offsetting energy demands with renewable generation. Merging period charm with modern convenience, the 5-bd, 5.5-ba masterpiece boasts a shiplap entryway, mudroom, family room, and kitchen w/ quartz counters and S/S appliances. The 2nd floor...The first net-zero energy, Victorian passive house in the country, this home operates with a minimal ecological footprint and anticipates LEED Platinum certification. Spanning 4,191 SF of high-performance design, architectural nuances have been preserved while offsetting energy demands with renewable generation. Merging period charm with modern convenience, the 5-bd, 5.5-ba masterpiece boasts a shiplap entryway, mudroom, family room, and kitchen w/ quartz counters and S/S appliances. The 2nd floor offers 3 beds, including a primary suite w/ deck. Perched at the 3rd floor, a family room w/ soaring ceiling is joined by a 4th br with private bath. The lower level is furnished with a family room (or 5th bed) and entertainment space w/wet bar and full bath. The backyard is punctuated by an EV-compatible carport. All-electric and equipped with a ventilation system to continuously draw fresh, filtered air into the interior, this innovative home offers low maintenance living.

Listing Agents

  1. Maggie Currier

    Maggie Currier

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 60 Stearns Street

Town
Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:40 AM

Property Details for 60 Stearns Street

StatusSold
MLS #72846655
Days on Market12
Taxes$7,439 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built2020
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building Information for 60 Stearns Street

Stories-Year Built2020Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,457 SF

Property Information for 60 Stearns Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4191.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Builder
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Finished
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom, WaterSense Fixture(s), Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Carport, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Carport, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Active Solar, Overhangs Abv South Facing Windows, Passive Cooling, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Heating: Active Solar, Passive Solar, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Solar, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Basement
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
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
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 414811
  • Assessments: $1,237,500
  • Book: 71380
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: C-1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Thermally Broken Foundation/Slab
  • Cooling Zones: 9
  • Heat Zones: 9
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2%

Property History for 60 Stearns 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 60 Stearns Street

Taxable ValueLand$808,800Additions$4,371,400Total$5,180,200
Tax Record2024$30,667 ($2,556 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,644 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,644 SqFtStories3Lot Size4,457 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1894ZoningC-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00205 L:00023

Schools near 60 Stearns 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

Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Peabody School
PublicPK to 5

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