40 Reservoir Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

$3,090,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
5,546 Sq. Ft.
$557 / Sq. Ft.
5,546
Sq. Ft.
$557
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Fabulous opportunity - This historic shingle style home, once a stable and carriage house, is sited on one of the highest points in West Cambridge. Set back from the street, the fairly level lot is just under ½ an acre. The building affords numerous configurations with endless possibilities. There are 2 levels of living space plus an attic. The basement is at ground level and opens to a paved area. The systems have been well maintained. Parking. A true diamond in the rough.Fabulous opportunity - This historic shingle style home, once a stable and carriage house, is sited on one of the highest points in West Cambridge. Set back from the street, the fairly level lot is just under ½ an acre. The building affords numerous configurations with endless possibilities. There are 2 levels of living space plus an attic. The basement is at ground level and opens to a paved area. The systems have been well maintained. Parking. A true diamond in the rough.
  1. Listed by Carol Kelly and Myra von Turkovich • Compass

Property Details for 40 Reservoir Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
West Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-West Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Shingle, Other (See Remarks)
Style
Shingle, Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Carol Kelly and Myra von Turkovich

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Gail Roberts

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 05:44 AM

Property Details for 40 Reservoir Street

StatusSold
MLS #71370022
Days on Market14
Taxes$20,588 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1902
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Carol Kelly and Myra von Turkovich

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Gail Roberts

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Building Information for 40 Reservoir Street

Stories-Year Built1902Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 19,940 SF

Payment Calculator

$18,579 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$16,863

Property Taxes

$1,716

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 40 Reservoir Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 5546.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Certified Historic
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Partial
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Accessory Apt.
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Shared Driveway, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 210.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 104.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 8.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 1/4
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 187.0
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 288.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 18.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 416880
  • Assessments: $2,360,000
  • Book: 28681
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: A-1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 40 Reservoir 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 40 Reservoir Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,550,100Additions$4,510,900Total$8,061,000
Tax Record2024$47,721 ($3,977 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,860 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,860 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,050 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,939 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningA-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00232 L:00125

Schools near 40 Reservoir 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

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