247 Lakeview Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02138

$2,200,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,737 Sq. Ft.
$589 / Sq. Ft.
3,737
Sq. Ft.
$589
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautifully sited on 13,350 square feet. Stately 1900 single-family residence. Superb sun exposures, large, gracious rooms, & the feeling of a well built, solid structure. Built by the City of Cambridge for the water works’ chief engineer, this property has been owned by the same family for decades. Handsome front porch with several columns, wide doorway and sidelights, opens onto gracious foyer. All rooms on 1st floor have 2 light exposures; oversized windows; high ceilings. Easy traffic flow from...Beautifully sited on 13,350 square feet. Stately 1900 single-family residence. Superb sun exposures, large, gracious rooms, & the feeling of a well built, solid structure. Built by the City of Cambridge for the water works’ chief engineer, this property has been owned by the same family for decades. Handsome front porch with several columns, wide doorway and sidelights, opens onto gracious foyer. All rooms on 1st floor have 2 light exposures; oversized windows; high ceilings. Easy traffic flow from one room to another. Double doorways, fireplace, eat-in kitchen, well located half-bath, & beautiful formal stairway. 2nd level: wide hallway, & 4 generous bedrooms, open study with bay window, and full bath. All of the bedrooms have 2 exposures. 3rd level: 3 bedrooms, each with 2 square bay windows & 2 exposures, generous hall sitting area, and full bath. Basement has high ceiling and several windows: full footprint of the residence. Major potential.

Listing Agents

  1. Christian Jones

    Christian Jones

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    Compass

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    P: 617.240.0799

Property Details for 247 Lakeview Avenue

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
West Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-West Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Location

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Duncan MacArthur

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:33 AM

Property Details for 247 Lakeview Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #72016621
Days on Market15
Taxes$9,359 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Duncan MacArthur

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Building Information for 247 Lakeview Avenue

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,350 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,786 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,006

Property Taxes

$780

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 247 Lakeview Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3737.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Library, Bedroom
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
  • 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: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: Third
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining 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
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Please do not walk through the lot unaccompanied by the listing agent. 3 driveway parking spaces per City.
Tax Information
  • Assessments: $1,580,800
  • Book: 12232
  • Lot: 190
  • Map: 234
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: Res-B
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Area: 1423.0
  • Frontage: 89.00
  • Heat Zones: 3
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 247 Lakeview Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 247 Lakeview Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,636,700Additions$4,113,200Total$5,749,900
Tax Record2024$34,039 ($2,837 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,614 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,614 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,369 SqFtStories3Lot Size13,350 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00234 L:00190Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 247 Lakeview Avenue

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

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