Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds3,467 sqft
144 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.2 acresLot Size
1913Year Built
$642/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

At the summit of Avon Hill and within a short distance of the Harvard Law School and the Porter Square Red Line station, connecting in minutes to M. I. T., Massachusetts General Hospital, and downtown Boston’s legal, financial and retail districts, this stunning Contemporary house has an unusually secluded site. Tucked away from view and raised above the street grade, the residence was designed in 1957 by the esteemed Paul Rudolph, later Dean of the Yale School of Architecture. Massive floor-to-ceiling...At the summit of Avon Hill and within a short distance of the Harvard Law School and the Porter Square Red Line station, connecting in minutes to M. I. T., Massachusetts General Hospital, and downtown Boston’s legal, financial and retail districts, this stunning Contemporary house has an unusually secluded site. Tucked away from view and raised above the street grade, the residence was designed in 1957 by the esteemed Paul Rudolph, later Dean of the Yale School of Architecture. Massive floor-to-ceiling windows face thoughtfully landscaped private gardens on one side, and a large light-filled conservatory on the other. Sheer unencumbered space distinguishes the vast room at the center of the house, which is accentuated by exposed steel trusses. This grand area generously accommodates living, dining, music, and play areas. Three bedrooms and two studies. Terrazzo floors. A/C in master and grand room. Off-street parking. The rarest offering of the spring market.

Listing Agents

  1. The Petrowsky Jones Group

    The Petrowsky Jones Group

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    petrowskyjonesgroup@compass.com

    P: (617) 240-0799

    M: (617) 240-0799

  2. John Petrowsky

    John Petrowsky

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    jpetrowsky@compass.com

    P: (617) 504-6330

    M: (617) 240-0799

Listing closed: 09/30/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71677166

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,460,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

110.1%

Cambridge, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, The Petrowsky Jones Group; Compass, John Petrowsky

Sold By Compass, Bonny Lamb

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Property Information for 144 Upland Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,233 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Cambridge
  • MLS Area: Avon Hill
  • Area: MA-Cambridge-Avon Hill, MA-Cambridge
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 3467.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Partial, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Study
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Roof Material: Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
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
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Seller prefers to close 9/30/14. Seller will review any offers on Friday 5/23 at 10AM. Located in Avon Hill Conservation District.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 415116
  • Assessments: $1,149,200
  • Book: 63332
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block, Slab
  • Foundation Area: 3249.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 144 Upland Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #456355851

$2,227,000
Sep 30, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71677166

$2,227,000
May 23, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71677166

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #456355851

$2,227,000
09/30/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71677166

$2,227,000
05/23/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71677166

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

Public Records for 144 Upland Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,653,900Additions$2,299,000Total$3,952,900
Tax Record2025$25,101 ($2,092 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,432 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,432 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt3,432 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1913Year Renovated1913ZoningA-2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00210 L:00041

Schools near 144 Upland 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
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

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: 144 Upland Road, Cambridge, MA 02140
$2,227,000
3
3,467
8,712
$1,300,000
6
2,631
6,124
$600,000
3
2.5
2,752
7,720
$1,650,000
5
3,285
14,000
$1,465,000
3
2,885
3,772
$2,025,000
5
3,291
3,749

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