159 Mount Auburn Street Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Cambridge,MA 02138
OPEN HOUSE
Sat May 03, 12:00pm - 1:30pm Sun May 04, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,014 sqft
Price per Sqft $889
MLS Listing ID 73366724
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N false
Year Built 1887
Annual Tax Amount $15,876
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 3,049 Sqft
Acres 0.07
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Some homes speak softly and leave a lasting impression. Set proudly in Harvard Square, 159 Mount Auburn Street is full of quiet beauty - gracious proportions, incredible light, and a sense of timeless ease. When the current owners first stepped inside, the house was in rough shape, but the soaring ceilings, natural light, and unbeatable location captured their imagination. They've been shaping their home around those gifts ever since. With 3,014 square feet, 5 bedrooms, and 3.5 bathrooms, the house offers room to live expansively. Formal where it should be, relaxed where it matters most—it strikes a rare balance between elegance and ease. The kitchen opens to a private terrace, a calm retreat tucked away from the bustle. The neighborhood still feels like a village, with everything close by and neighbors who stop to say hello. A driveway for 2 cars adds ease. Solar panels, central A/C via heat pump, and careful stewardship make this home ready for what's next.
Location
State MA
County Middlesex
Area Harvard Square
Zoning Res
Direction Mount Auburn Street between Ash Street and Hawthorn Street
Rooms
Family Room Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
Basement Full,Partially Finished
Primary Bedroom Level Second
Dining Room Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding,Pocket Door
Kitchen Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
Interior
Interior Features Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom
Heating Central,Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air,Heat Pump
Flooring Wood,Tile,Vinyl,Carpet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliance Gas Water Heater,Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Range Hood
Laundry In Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch,Patio,Rain Gutters,Storage,Fenced Yard,Garden
Fence Fenced
Community Features Public Transportation,Shopping,Tennis Court(s),Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Medical Facility,Laundromat,Bike Path,Highway Access,T-Station,University
Utilities Available for Gas Range,for Gas Oven
Roof Type Shingle
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Level
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Others
Senior Community false
Virtual Tour https://vimeo.com/1080258193?share=copy#t=0