6 Forest St

2,992 Sq. Ft.
$994 / Sq. Ft.
2,992
Sq. Ft.
$994
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Through the foyer with parquet inlaid floors, this grandly scaled home offers period features such as soaring ceilings, bay & box windows, and pocket doors throughout. The 19' formal living room opens to the family room and adjacent dining room. The updated kitchen provides soapstone countertops, a 5-burner Viking stove, counter peninsula for bar seating, pantry, and direct access to the bluestone patio which is plumbed for a gas firepit. Upstairs, the 23' primary bedroom offers a large walk-in closet,...Through the foyer with parquet inlaid floors, this grandly scaled home offers period features such as soaring ceilings, bay & box windows, and pocket doors throughout. The 19' formal living room opens to the family room and adjacent dining room. The updated kitchen provides soapstone countertops, a 5-burner Viking stove, counter peninsula for bar seating, pantry, and direct access to the bluestone patio which is plumbed for a gas firepit. Upstairs, the 23' primary bedroom offers a large walk-in closet, and 4-piece en-suite bath with radiant heat. There are 2 more bedrooms and a hall bath on this floor. The top level houses the guest suite, complete with a living/dining area, 16' bedroom, in-unit laundry, full bathroom, kitchenette, and a 19' roof deck. The unfinished lower level hosts the laundry area with sinks, and bulkhead exterior access. Ideally located just blocks from Porter Station and the Porter Square Galleria, offering easy access to destinations by bike or public transit.
  1. Listed by Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
  2. Listed by Edmund Feijo • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
  3. Listed by Gail Roberts • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details for 6 Forest Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Porter Square
Area
MA-Cambridge-Porter Square, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Garden, Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/15/2026 03:10 AM

Property Details for 6 Forest Street

StatusActive
MLS #73476201
Days on Market10
Taxes$15,973 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1894
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team; Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Edmund Feijo; Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Gail Roberts
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Building Information for 6 Forest Street

Stories-Year Built1894Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,955 SF

Payment Calculator

$15,831 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,500

Property Taxes

$1,331

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 6 Forest Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 2992.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Bathroom, Foyer, Kitchen, Living/Dining Rm Combo
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 410406
  • Assessments: $2,494,900
  • Book: 24547
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 6 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73476201

$2,975,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/11/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73476201

$2,975,000

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

Public Records for 6 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,127,300Additions$1,303,300Total$2,430,600
Tax Record2025$15,434 ($1,286 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,651 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,651 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,093 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,955 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1894ZoningBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00154 L:00077Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 6 Forest 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
Maria L. Baldwin School
PublicPK to 5

Rindge Avenue 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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6 Forest Street is a single family home for sale in Cambridge, MA 02140. This property was listed for sale on February 11, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, it's currently listed at $2,975,000. This listing's school district is Cambridge School District. Nearby schools include Maria L. Baldwin School, Rindge Avenue Upper School and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. 6 Forest Street is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 2,992 sqft single family home built in 1894.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team; Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Edmund Feijo; Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Gail Roberts

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