Beds7
Baths6Full11/2
Sq.Ft.6,175
Year1851


Sam Resnick
(617) 512-5712
UPDATED: detached for sale at 4 Berkeley Street in Cambridge. Harvard Square- A rare opportunity to acquire a property of grand proportions both inside & out. Sited on almost acre of manicured grounds on one of Cambridge's most desirable streets. Notable features of this home include 10' ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, an expansive primary bedroom wing, and attached barn. The first floor is comprised of a grand foyer, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, butler's pantry, library, and mudroom. Upstairs hosts 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The top floor houses 3 additional bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is over 2,000 sq. ft. of potential expansion in the unfinished lower level. Tucked away yet in the heart of Harvard Square, living here offers premier access to visual & performing arts, renowned museums, lush parks, playgrounds, restaurants, coffee shops, and National Historic Landmarks. Just minutes to the airport, Boston's Back Bay and so much more. One of the original homes on Berkeley, it was designed for author Richard Henry Dana Jr.
Status:
Sold
Property Type:Detached
MLS #:73158889
Sq. Feet:6,175
Date Sold:11/17/2023
Lot Size:0.48 Acres
County:Middlesex
Harvard Square- A rare opportunity to acquire a property of grand proportions both inside & out. Sited on almost acre of manicured grounds on one of Cambridge's most desirable streets. Notable features of this home include 10' ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, an expansive primary bedroom wing, and attached barn. The first floor is comprised of a grand foyer, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, butler's pantry, library, and mudroom. Upstairs hosts 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The top floor houses 3 additional bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is over 2,000 sq. ft. of potential expansion in the unfinished lower level. Tucked away yet in the heart of Harvard Square, living here offers premier access to visual & performing arts, renowned museums, lush parks, playgrounds, restaurants, coffee shops, and National Historic Landmarks. Just minutes to the airport, Boston's Back Bay and so much more. One of the original homes on Berkeley, it was designed for author Richard Henry Dana Jr.
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Price Change History
Date | Old Price | New Price | Percent Change |
11/17/2023 | $8,500,000 | $8,000,000 | -5.9% |
Community Information
Address:4 Berkeley Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Area:Harvard Square
County:Middlesex
City:Cambridge
Subdivision:Old Cambridge Historic District
Zip Code:02138
Architecture
Bedrooms:
7
Bathrooms:
6 Full / 1 Half
Year Built:1851
Style:Italianate
Construction Materials: Frame
Building Area: 6175
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Parking Features: Off Street
Parking Total: 3
Features / Amenities
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Ceiling - Vaulted, Library, Vestibule, Bedroom, Foyer
Fireplace Yes/No: Yes
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Laundry: Pantry, Main Level, First Floor
Kitchen Features: Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio And Porch: Screened
Cooling Yes/No: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless, Fireplace(s)
Total Rooms:12
Property Features
Lot Size:
0.48 Acres
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Road Frontage: Public
Fencing: Fenced
Zoning:RES
Directions:Garden Street to Berkeley Street. Turn right to stay on Berkeley Street.
Tax and Financial Info
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $30,237.01
Current Financing: Cash
Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
Transaction Broker Compensation: 2.5
Buyer Agent Compensation: 2.5
Disclosures: Taxes are an estimate and include the City of Cambridge residential exemption.
Listing Agent/Office
Listing provided courtesy of Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team, Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge.
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Listing Information Last Updated 11/28/2023