Last Sold Price
5 beds4,230 sqft$904/sqft
43 Larch Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

Description

Built for transcendalist philosopher Francis Abbott, this re-imagined and expanded residence introduces a dynamic relationship between the indoors and outdoors. Achieving this goal, this house features generously proportioned high ceilings and tall windows, which are defined and supported by mahogany-clad blued steel columns. Custom-built bookcases with a rolling ladder surrounds the library. A private entrance leads to a first floor bedroom with a copper glass skylight and an en-suite bathroom....Built for transcendalist philosopher Francis Abbott, this re-imagined and expanded residence introduces a dynamic relationship between the indoors and outdoors. Achieving this goal, this house features generously proportioned high ceilings and tall windows, which are defined and supported by mahogany-clad blued steel columns. Custom-built bookcases with a rolling ladder surrounds the library. A private entrance leads to a first floor bedroom with a copper glass skylight and an en-suite bathroom. The kitchen offers Bubinga cabinetry, Sub-Zero, Gaggenau & Bosch appliances and a glorious sun-filled eating area. Delightful grand & intimate entertaining space w/ fireplaces, dramatic lighting, interior balconies and hidden doorways. Third floor media room w/custom wall unit and home office. Large fenced-in yard with tall trees, waterfalls, deck and patio area. The Larches is a close knit community that offers easy access to Harvard Sq. Boston and all routes. A 1 of 1 to the Cambridge market.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/16/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Todd Movsessian • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 43 Larch Road

Status
MLS #
73443752
Days on Market
15
Taxes
$20,736 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1886
Town
Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Todd Movsessian

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lauren Holleran

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Building Information for 43 Larch Road

Stories-Year Built1886Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,087 SF

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$21,157 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$19,429

Property Taxes

$1,728

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General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 4230.0
  • Color: Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Control Choice
  • High School: Rindge & Latin
  • Middle School: Control Choice
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: Pocket Door, French Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Lighting - Pendant, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet bar, Cable Hookup, Bathroom, Library, Office, Media Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Stone/Gravel
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 306.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 289.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 224.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Balcony - Interior,French Doors,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Wood,Window Seat
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Wood,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 21.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Marble,Pocket Door
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 3.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 88.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Lighting - Pendant
  • Bathroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 220.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Length: 22.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 630.0
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Second Dishwasher,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 30.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 21.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 9X6
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 650.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead,Window Seat
  • Room Living Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 25.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 272.0
  • Room Office Features: Ceiling - Cathedral,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Office Length: 17.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Whole house Kohler generator,Tesla charging station to remain. Partial french drain system. One skylight has leaky seal. A few windows have cracked panes. Taxes and assessment do not include the city of Cambridge residential exemption.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00247 L:00072,417475
  • Assessments: $3,672,500
  • Book: 14761
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: A-1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 43 Larch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73443752

$3,822,500
Oct 20, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73443752

Oct 20, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73443752

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73443752

$3,822,500
10/20/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73443752

10/20/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73443752

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

Public Records for 43 Larch Road

Taxable ValueLand$678,600Additions$2,993,900Total$3,672,500
Tax Record2025$23,320 ($1,943 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,230 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,230 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt591 SqFtStories3Lot Size10,087 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1886Year Renovated1886ZoningA-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00247 L:00072

Schools near 43 Larch 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: 43 Larch Road, Cambridge, MA 02138
$3,822,500
5
4,230
10,087
$797,000
5
4
3.5
2,919
7,703
$700,000
3
$2,550,000
5
5,434
9,650
$1,175,000
5
2,676
11,680

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