Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,709 sqft$708/sqft
1 Kennedy Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,539 sq ftLot Size
1894Year Built
$708/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Historically significant home in the prestigious Brattle Street neighborhood. Designed by Lois Lilley Howe, noted architect and the first woman admitted to the American Institute of Architects. The front yard is green and sunny, and has a patio, and gravel drive. This beautifully proportioned Colonial Revival home has wonderful symmetry and lovely natural light. The rooms are gracious, comfortable, and the layout intuitive. The entry hall, spacious and inviting, presents an attractive airy staircase,...Historically significant home in the prestigious Brattle Street neighborhood. Designed by Lois Lilley Howe, noted architect and the first woman admitted to the American Institute of Architects. The front yard is green and sunny, and has a patio, and gravel drive. This beautifully proportioned Colonial Revival home has wonderful symmetry and lovely natural light. The rooms are gracious, comfortable, and the layout intuitive. The entry hall, spacious and inviting, presents an attractive airy staircase, a feature for which Howe was well known. The second floor has a lovely landing, and two of the bedrooms have period quarter sawn oak parquet floors. The third floor, renovated by Howe (about 10 years after she built the house) is amazing and largely preserved, with an oversized east-facing window, a dressing room and bath. The basement has generous ceiling height, and a direct door to the rear of the house. The house has been owned by the same family for more than 50 years.

Listing Agent

  1. John Bigelow

    John Bigelow

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 320-6187

    M: (617) 320-6187

Listing closed: 11/25/2013 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71586327

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,725,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

98.6%

Cambridge, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 1 Kennedy Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $15,247 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Cambridge
  • Area: MA-Cambridge
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Style: Garden, Other (See Remarks)
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1894
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,539 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 3709.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Closet, Dressing Room, Library, Bathroom, Study, Office, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, Second Floor
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Window(s) - Picture,Dressing Room
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
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 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Pantry,Wet Bar,Slider
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Property known as 8 Kennedy Road in the public record. Evidence of some knob and tube wiring. Kennedy Road is a private way.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:00238 L:00011
  • Assessments: $1,760,600
  • Book: 54312
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Zoning: A1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 9.9999999E7
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 1 Kennedy Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 25, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71586327

$2,625,000
Sep 24, 2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71586327

Sep 24, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71586327

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/25/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71586327

$2,625,000
09/24/2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71586327

09/24/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71586327

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

Schools near 1 Kennedy Road

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1 Kennedy Road, Cambridge, MA 02138
$2,625,000
5
3,709
5,539
$780,000
5
3.5
2,198
10,143
$2,150,000
5
4,114
14,005
$1
7
6,111
$1
6
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26,841
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3,709

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