4 Willard Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

$4,100,000
Last Sold Price
8
Beds
4
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
5,269 Sq. Ft.
$778 / Sq. Ft.
5,269
Sq. Ft.
$778
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Inviting single family residence with substantial back yard, located off Brattle Street, just a few blocks from Harvard Square. Enjoy easy access to Harvard and the Charles. Built in 1904 for Winthrop Saltonstall Scudder, 4 Willard Street is an excellent example of Georgian Revival in the heart of the Old Cambridge Historic District. Superb floor plan on the main living level. Lovely double-height entry foyer. Expansive living room opening onto extremely private yard and garden. Generous dining room...Inviting single family residence with substantial back yard, located off Brattle Street, just a few blocks from Harvard Square. Enjoy easy access to Harvard and the Charles. Built in 1904 for Winthrop Saltonstall Scudder, 4 Willard Street is an excellent example of Georgian Revival in the heart of the Old Cambridge Historic District. Superb floor plan on the main living level. Lovely double-height entry foyer. Expansive living room opening onto extremely private yard and garden. Generous dining room connecting via butler's pantry to kitchen. Front study with fireplace once enjoyed by the American poet and writer Archibald Macleish, who lived in the home in the 1950s. On the second floor you will find primary and secondary bed-bath suites. On the third floor are five additional bedrooms and two full baths. A finished room & wine cellar are located on the lower level, plus ample storage. 4 Willard Street is on the market for the first time in over 60 years. It awaits its newest steward.

Property Details for 4 Willard Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
West Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-West Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Georgian
Style
Georgian
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Location

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

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:45 AM

Property Details for 4 Willard Street

StatusSold
MLS #72869454
Days on Market28
Taxes$19,341 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1904
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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

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Building Information for 4 Willard Street

Stories-Year Built1904Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$23,987 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$22,375

Property Taxes

$1,612

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4 Willard Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Private School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 5269.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Close to Harvard Square. Off Brattle Street.
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Study, Bedroom, Bathroom
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks)
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Balcony, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Carport, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Carport, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • 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
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: The house at 4 Willard Street is located within the Old Cambridge Historic District.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 415853
  • Assessments: $3,212,800
  • Book: 72873
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: res.
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 8
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Property History for 4 Willard Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 4 Willard Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,191,400Additions$1,755,600Total$3,947,000
Tax Record2023$23,129 ($1,927 / month)
Home Facts
Beds8Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,316 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,316 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,407 SqFtStories3Lot Size7,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916ZoningA-2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00219 L:00023Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4 Willard 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

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