71 Avon Hill Street

Cambridge, MA 02140

$4,250,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,996 Sq. Ft.
$1,419 / Sq. Ft.
2,996
Sq. Ft.
$1,419
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Very rare. Charming turn-of-the-century Arts & Crafts gable-roof single-family bungalow. Enchanting street presence at A+ location: 1-way tree-lined residential side street on sought-after Avon Hill. Short distance to Porter & Harvard Squares, Red Line to MIT, MGH, & downtown Boston. Spacious 2,996 sqft on just 2 levels of living space. Ideal for entertaining. Huge front porch is full width of the residence. Modern kitchen opens to rear deck and deep, large garden. Expansive, open, elegant 1st floor...Very rare. Charming turn-of-the-century Arts & Crafts gable-roof single-family bungalow. Enchanting street presence at A+ location: 1-way tree-lined residential side street on sought-after Avon Hill. Short distance to Porter & Harvard Squares, Red Line to MIT, MGH, & downtown Boston. Spacious 2,996 sqft on just 2 levels of living space. Ideal for entertaining. Huge front porch is full width of the residence. Modern kitchen opens to rear deck and deep, large garden. Expansive, open, elegant 1st floor with high ceilings, gracious living room, fireplace, large dining, sun room, side rooms, surprise spaces, nooks, crannies, lovely original detail, superb unobstructed sun exposures east, south, and west. 4 good-size bedrooms (1 on 1st floor), possibility for 2 studies. Full bath on each level. 2-car garage + additional parking. Full-footprint, good-height basement is 1700 sqft with many windows. No matter what appears on the market, this is one of 2022's most desirable offerings!

Listing Agents

  1. Christian Jones

    Christian Jones

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    cj@compass.com

    P: 617.240.0799

  2. John Petrowsky

    John Petrowsky

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    jpetrowsky@compass.com

    P: 617.504.6330

Property Details for 71 Avon Hill Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Avon Hill
Area
MA-Cambridge-Avon Hill, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Bungalow, Craftsman
Style
Garden, Bungalow, Craftsman
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

Location

Sold By Compass, Allison Mazer

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LISTING UPDATED: 07/20/2022 09:29 PM

Property Details for 71 Avon Hill Street

StatusSold
MLS #72989559
Days on Market15
Taxes$14,194 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1912
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 71 Avon Hill Street

Stories-Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,348 SF

Payment Calculator

$24,377 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$23,194

Property Taxes

$1,183

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 71 Avon Hill Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 2996.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: West Cambridge
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Mud Room, Office, Sun Room, Media Room
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 2 Units
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Dryer Hookup - Gas
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Any offers will be reviewed Wednesday at noon. Some knob and tube wiring. Abundant Romex wiring. Asbestos on pipes in basement - Ask agent for estimate to remove. 2 HW tanks,2 heating systems,2 circuit breaker panels,1 water meter
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:00209 L:00006,414991
  • Assessments: $2,773,800
  • Book: 48334
  • Lot: 00006
  • Map: 00209
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: A2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite
  • Foundation Area: 1743.0
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
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 71 Avon Hill 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 71 Avon Hill Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,899,100Additions$1,775,800Total$3,674,900
Tax Record2024$21,755 ($1,813 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,883 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,883 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,597 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,347 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912ZoningA-2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00209 L:00006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 71 Avon Hill 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

Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Maria L. Baldwin School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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