65 Francis Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02138

$5,100,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4
Baths
3
1/2 Baths
5,222 Sq. Ft.
$977 / Sq. Ft.
5,222
Sq. Ft.
$977
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Harvard square. A special and rare IMPECCABLE COLONIAL on prestigious Professor's Row...only half a mile to Harvard Yard! Sitting on a 10,454 sq ft lot with OVER 5000 INTERIOR SQ FT, previously gut ronovated inside & out (to the studs in 2012) and barely lived in. Eleven rooms, 5 Bedrooms of which three are en-suite, 7 Baths (4 full/ 3 half) and movie room! Fantastic Chef's Kitchen with Wolf Stove, Sub Zero Refrigerator, wine bar and adjacent 13 ft mudroom. Oversized Granite Counter Breakfast Island....Harvard square. A special and rare IMPECCABLE COLONIAL on prestigious Professor's Row...only half a mile to Harvard Yard! Sitting on a 10,454 sq ft lot with OVER 5000 INTERIOR SQ FT, previously gut ronovated inside & out (to the studs in 2012) and barely lived in. Eleven rooms, 5 Bedrooms of which three are en-suite, 7 Baths (4 full/ 3 half) and movie room! Fantastic Chef's Kitchen with Wolf Stove, Sub Zero Refrigerator, wine bar and adjacent 13 ft mudroom. Oversized Granite Counter Breakfast Island. HUGE 25 ft DINING ROOM w/ triple atrium doors to beautuful private patio. Gas Log Fireplace Family Room. Finished lower level has a movie/media room and 21' Exercise Rm. Spacious open 20' x 20' MASTER SUITE W/ GAS LOG FIREPLACE and oversized executive tumbled marble bath with full shower and seperate soaking tub. Central Air/Central Vac. Nest thermostats. Wide Plank Oak hardwood floors throughout. Pella Windows. Copper gutters. Gated driveway with 2 car attached garage 4 car drvwy!

Property Details for 65 Francis Avenue

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Harvard Square
Area
MA-Cambridge-Harvard Square, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/16/2022 06:13 PM

Property Details for 65 Francis Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73055415
Days on Market17
Taxes$27,971 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1916
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 65 Francis Avenue

Stories-Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

Payment Calculator

$30,164 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$27,833

Property Taxes

$2,331

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 65 Francis Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5222.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Finished
  • Num of Baths: 7.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Media Room, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 308.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 22.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 221.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 400.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 20.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 20.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 550.0
  • Dining Room Length: 22.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 25.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 266.0
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 255.0
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 286.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Pot filler above stove is not operational. Sq Ft was provided by a Floor Plan Company. Measurements are considered approximate only and not to considered as totally accurate,Seller will not negotiate discrepancies.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 409833
  • Assessments: $4,724,900
  • Book: 60602
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: Rsdntl
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.125
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.125

Property History for 65 Francis Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 65 Francis Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,305,000Additions$2,645,600Total$4,950,600
Tax Record2024$29,308 ($2,442 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5Total Finished SqFt3,858 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,858 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt224 SqFtStories3Lot Size10,624 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916ZoningA-2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00147 L:00026Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 65 Francis 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
Maria L. Baldwin School
PublicPK to 5

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Graham and Parks School
PublicPK to 5

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