4 Berkeley St

Cambridge, MA 02138

$8,000,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
6,175 Sq. Ft.
$1,296 / Sq. Ft.
6,175
Sq. Ft.
$1,296
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 11/17/23
Sold 11/17/23
a front view of a house with a yard
a view of staircase with lots of frames on wall and wooden floor
a living room with fireplace furniture and a large window
a living room with fireplace furniture and a large window
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a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
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a view of a dining room with furniture wooden floor and chandelier
a living room with furniture a chandelier and a fireplace
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a refrigerator a stove top oven a sink dishwasher and white cabinets with wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a dining table chairs and granite counter tops
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a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink a stove and a refrigerator
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a spacious bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
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a living room with furniture and wooden floor
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a balcony with furniture and wooden floor
a front view of house with yard and green space
a view of a park with large trees

Description

Harvard Square- A rare opportunity to acquire a property of grand proportions both inside & out. Sited on almost ½ acre of manicured grounds on one of Cambridge’s most desirable streets. Notable features of this home include 10’ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, an expansive primary bedroom wing, and attached barn. The first floor is comprised of a grand foyer, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, butler's pantry, library, and mudroom. Upstairs hosts 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The top floor...Harvard Square- A rare opportunity to acquire a property of grand proportions both inside & out. Sited on almost ½ acre of manicured grounds on one of Cambridge’s most desirable streets. Notable features of this home include 10’ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, an expansive primary bedroom wing, and attached barn. The first floor is comprised of a grand foyer, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, butler's pantry, library, and mudroom. Upstairs hosts 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The top floor houses 3 additional bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is over 2,000 sq. ft. of potential expansion in the unfinished lower level. Tucked away yet in the heart of Harvard Square, living here offers premier access to visual & performing arts, renowned museums, lush parks, playgrounds, restaurants, coffee shops, and National Historic Landmarks. Just minutes to the airport, Boston's Back Bay and so much more. One of the original homes on Berkeley, it was designed for author Richard Henry Dana Jr.

Property Details for 4 Berkeley Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Harvard Square
Area
MA-Cambridge-Harvard Square, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Italianate
Style
Garden, Italianate
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 11/17/2023 02:57 PM

Property Details for 4 Berkeley Street

StatusSold
MLS #73158889
Days on Market61
Taxes$30,237 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1851
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

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team

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Building Information for 4 Berkeley Street

Stories-Year Built1851Building Size-Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,926 SF

Payment Calculator

$41,510 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$38,991

Property Taxes

$2,520

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4 Berkeley Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 6175.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Certified Historic
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Old Cambridge Historic District
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 7.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Ceiling - Vaulted, Library, Vestibule, Bedroom, Foyer
  • Laundry Features: Pantry, Main Level, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Porch - Screened
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof Material: Slate
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
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 272.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 324.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 18.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 255.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Fireplace
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 208.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Fireplace
  • Bedroom4 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 288.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 16.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Third
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 285.0
  • Dining Room Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 19.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 204.0
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 17X12
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 432.0
  • Room Living Room Features: French Doors,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 18.0
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
  • Disclosures: Taxes are an estimate and include the City of Cambridge residential exemption.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 415802
  • Assessments: $5,159,900
  • Book: 71335
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 4 Berkeley Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 17, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73158889

$8,000,000—
Nov 13, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73158889

—
Nov 13, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73158889

—
Sep 13, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73158889

$8,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/17/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73158889

$8,000,000
11/13/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73158889

—
11/13/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73158889

—
09/13/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73158889

$8,500,000

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Public Records for 4 Berkeley Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,904,000Additions$3,164,300Total$8,068,300
Tax Record2025$51,234 ($4,270 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt6,175 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,175 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,536 SqFtStories3Lot Size20,926 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningA-2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00217 L:00005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4 Berkeley Street

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Graham and Parks School
Public - PK to 5
Vassal Lane Upper School
Public - 6 to 8
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public - 9 to 12
Maria L. Baldwin School
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

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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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