153 Brattle St

9,473 Sq. Ft.
$1,668 / Sq. Ft.
9,473
Sq. Ft.
$1,668
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Situated between Appleton St & Riedesel Ave, this grand & prominent center entrance 7+ bed, 6.5 bath home was originally built in c.1803 has been painstakingly restored, elegantly modernized and expertly crafted for modern living. Ideally sited on a maturely landscaped 22,500+ sq ft lot, this gracious home rests behind an elegant white fence with antique walkways and restored balustrade. Welcomed onto the formal foyer by a graceful staircase, hardwood floors, restored period details and abundant...Situated between Appleton St & Riedesel Ave, this grand & prominent center entrance 7+ bed, 6.5 bath home was originally built in c.1803 has been painstakingly restored, elegantly modernized and expertly crafted for modern living. Ideally sited on a maturely landscaped 22,500+ sq ft lot, this gracious home rests behind an elegant white fence with antique walkways and restored balustrade. Welcomed onto the formal foyer by a graceful staircase, hardwood floors, restored period details and abundant natural light throughout. A large living room offers a fireplace, custom built-ins, and large winnows that overlook the front and side yards. A well placed banquet sized formal dining room offers a butlers door into the kitchen and a fireplace of its own. A sparkling eat in kitchen is complete with top-of-the-line appliances, large center island, two pantries, & a mudroom. Exquisitely finished lower level with 2 level wine storage, gym, media room, steam shower, & sauna! Oversized 1 Car Garage
  1. Listed by Michael Harper • Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Property Details for 153 Brattle Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
West Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-West Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 01/12/2026 08:05 AM

Property Details for 153 Brattle Street

StatusActive
MLS #73444242
Days on Market130
Taxes$111 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1803
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, Michael Harper
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Building Information for 153 Brattle Street

Stories-Year Built1803Building Size-Lot Size0.52 AC / 22,505 SF

Payment Calculator

$77,016 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$77,006

Property Taxes

$9

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 153 Brattle Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School, T-Station, University, Other (See Remarks)
  • Living Area: 9473.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 7.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Balcony
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00223 L:00015,416187
  • Assessments: $16,152,100
  • Book: 57127
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: A-1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 153 Brattle Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73444242

$15,800,000—
Jul 12, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #312212454

$10,600,000

+19975.7% / yr

Jun 23, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326573271

$1

-95.8% / yr

Jul 25, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #126362994

$5,794,551—
Jul 25, 2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30706750

$5,794,551—
May 7, 2003

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30706750

—
May 7, 2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30706750

—
Apr 7, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30706750

$5,800,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73444242

$15,800,000
07/12/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #312212454

$10,600,000

+19975.7% / yr

06/23/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326573271

$1

-95.8% / yr

07/25/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #126362994

$5,794,551
07/25/2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30706750

$5,794,551
05/07/2003

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30706750

—
05/07/2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30706750

—
04/07/2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30706750

$5,800,000

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

Public Records for 153 Brattle Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,071,500Additions$10,562,800Total$15,634,300
Tax Record2025$99,278 ($8,273 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt6,097 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,097 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,544 SqFtStories3Lot Size22,505 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1803ZoningA-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00223 L:00015Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 153 Brattle 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

Vassal Lane Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

John M. Tobin Montessori 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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153 Brattle Street is a single family home for sale in Cambridge, MA 02138. This property was listed for sale on October 15, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston, it's currently listed at $15,800,000. It has been on the market for a total of 130 days and was last sold on July 12, 2011. This listing's school district is Cambridge School District. Nearby schools include Graham and Parks School, Vassal Lane Upper School and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. 153 Brattle Street is a 7-bed, 7-bath, 9,473 sqft single family home built in 1803.

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