19 Brown Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

$1,850,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
1,696 Sq. Ft.
$1,091 / Sq. Ft.
1,696
Sq. Ft.
$1,091
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This jewel in Harvard Square, formerly featured in the Boston Globe Home and Garden section, is just off Brattle Street and a block from the Charles River on a much coveted quiet tree-lined street in Cambridge’s Historic District. Surrounded by mature perennials, this enchanting, meticulously maintained cottage is privately sited in a storybook setting. It features 6 rooms, 2+ bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a full basement, painted wide pine floorboards, built-in bookcases, abundant windows and one car off...This jewel in Harvard Square, formerly featured in the Boston Globe Home and Garden section, is just off Brattle Street and a block from the Charles River on a much coveted quiet tree-lined street in Cambridge’s Historic District. Surrounded by mature perennials, this enchanting, meticulously maintained cottage is privately sited in a storybook setting. It features 6 rooms, 2+ bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a full basement, painted wide pine floorboards, built-in bookcases, abundant windows and one car off street parking. Grab your gardening basket, pick some flowers in your city garden, sit amidst year-round greenery on the secluded rear deck, ideal for early morning breakfasts, late afternoon tea or dining al fresco under the stars. A property like this one is rarely available.

Listing Agents

  1. Carol Kelly

    Carol Kelly

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    carol@compass.com

    P: 617.835.5008

Property Details for 19 Brown Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Harvard Square
Area
MA-Cambridge-Harvard Square, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Cottage
Style
Cottage
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1

Location

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lindsay Allison and Lisa May

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:22 AM

Property Details for 19 Brown Street

StatusSold
MLS #72345158
Days on Market13
Taxes$6,545 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1894
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lindsay Allison and Lisa May

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Building Information for 19 Brown Street

Stories-Year Built1894Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,480 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,642 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,096

Property Taxes

$545

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 19 Brown Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1696.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Study
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 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
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 415880
  • Assessments: $1,352,100
  • Book: 50836
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 19 Brown 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 19 Brown Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,318,900Additions$899,000Total$2,217,900
Tax Record2024$13,130 ($1,094 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,916 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,916 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt413 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,480 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1886ZoningA-2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00220 L:00061

Schools near 19 Brown 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

Maria L. Baldwin 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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