15 A Lowell Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

$3,100,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,416 Sq. Ft.
$1,283 / Sq. Ft.
2,416
Sq. Ft.
$1,283
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Hidden gem in West Cambridge! Are you loving your Cambridge lifestyle but feeling a need for more space and privacy? Are you living in the suburbs but yearning to move into the city, yet still want a home where family and friends can gather for the holidays? Tucked away in a protected and private setting just outside Harvard Square, 15A Lowell Street is the perfect urban retreat. A 1930's Colonial, it has been comprehensively and thoughtfully renovated by the current owners and seamlessly integrates...Hidden gem in West Cambridge! Are you loving your Cambridge lifestyle but feeling a need for more space and privacy? Are you living in the suburbs but yearning to move into the city, yet still want a home where family and friends can gather for the holidays? Tucked away in a protected and private setting just outside Harvard Square, 15A Lowell Street is the perfect urban retreat. A 1930's Colonial, it has been comprehensively and thoughtfully renovated by the current owners and seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces, with a light and airy interior connecting to a beautifully composed rhythm of gardens and yard. Broken down, it offers an open-plan kitchen/dining, living room with fireplace, 4-5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, storage, off-street parking and a finished lower level family room, laundry, and workshop. Original systems have been updated with modern, energy efficient replacements, central a/c and radiant heat in the main bathrooms.
  1. Listed by Lindsay Allison and Lisa May • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 15 A Lowell Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
West Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-West Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lindsay Allison and Lisa May

Sold By Compass, The Carol Kelly Team; Compass, Carol Kelly

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:37 AM

Property Details for 15 A Lowell Street

StatusSold
MLS #72066982
Days on Market8
Taxes$12,196 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1930
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lindsay Allison and Lisa May

Sold By Compass, The Carol Kelly Team; Compass, Carol Kelly

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Building Information for 15 A Lowell Street

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 8,947 SF

Payment Calculator

$17,934 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$16,918

Property Taxes

$1,016

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 15 A Lowell Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 2416.0
  • Color: gray
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom, Play Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 187.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 289.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 21.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
  • Bathroom1 Width: 3.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 55.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom3 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 140.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 6X12
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 299.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 23.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Age of roof unknown but seller has had it checked recently by licensed roofer. Chimney cap needs to be reinstalled. Play set and the sand box are negotiable. Tax figure quoted reflects the City of Cambridge residential exemption.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 417402
  • Assessments: $1,974,800
  • Book: 59565
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: B
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation Area: 9999.0
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1%

Property History for 15 A Lowell Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 15 A Lowell Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,115,200Additions$1,408,600Total$3,523,800
Tax Record2024$20,861 ($1,738 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,100 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,100 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt384 SqFtStories3Lot Size8,947 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00239 L:00058Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 15 A Lowell 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
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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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lindsay Allison and Lisa May

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