138 Brattle St Cambridge, MA 02138
West Cambridge NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $6,041,000 - $7,402,000
5
Beds
5
Baths
4,662
Sq Ft
$1,447/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of March 2016Extraordinary 5-bedroom enclave located on the highly desirable Brattle Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sprawling kitchen + family room boasts abundant natural light opening to private patio and secluded, beautifully landscaped backyard. Separate dining and living rooms showcasing custom built-ins and stunning fireplace. Second floor offers 4 bedrooms: beautiful master suite boasting terrace overlooking the private backyard garden, 3 additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Lower level features media room with wet bar, exercise room and private access to fully equipped au-pair/in-law suite. Five car parking (2 car heated garage + 3 additional driveway spaces). Newly installed central AC. 300+/- sqft unfinished attic space with potential to renovate. Stroll to the vibrant Harvard square, walk the banks of the Charles River or relax in the splendor of this serene oasis.
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$37,694
Year Built
1930
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Corner, Paved Drive
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Year Built: 1930
Interior Features
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Vent Hood
- Fireplaces: 4
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 4
- Primary Bathroom: Yes
- Number of Rooms: 17
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
- Flooring: Wood
- Interior Amenities: Security System, Wetbar, Walk-up Attic, French Doors
- Basement: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor
- Bedroom 3: Second Floor
- Bedroom 4: Second Floor
- Bedroom 5: Basement
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Bathroom #2: Second Floor
- Bathroom #3: Second Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor
- Laundry Room: Second Floor
- Living Room: First Floor
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor
- Dining Room: First Floor
- Family Room: First Floor
Exterior Features
- Roof: Slate, Clay
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Shingles, Wood
- Exterior Features: Patio, Balcony, Gutters, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Garden Area
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
Garage/Parking
- Garage Parking: Attached, Heated
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
- Parking Spaces: 5
Utilities
- Cooling: Central Air, Passive Cooling
- Heating: Steam, Radiant, Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range
Condo/Co-op/Association
- HOA: No
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 29, 1996
Sold by
Meyer John R and Meyer Lee S
Bought by
Smith Sandford D and Cates Ellan
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
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Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Sandford D | $818,500 | -- | |
| Smith Sandford D | $818,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Kaneb Michael A | $1,000,000 | |
| Open | Smith Standford D | $2,400,000 | |
| Closed | Smith Sandford D | $934,000 | |
| Closed | Smith Sandford D | $660,000 | |
| Closed | Smith Ellan Cates | $660,000 | |
| Closed | Cates-Smith Ellan | $810,000 | |
| Closed | Smith Ellen Cates | $850,000 | |
| Closed | Smith Sandford D | $860,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2016 03/11/16 | Sold | $4,000,000 | +0.1% | $858 / Sq Ft |
| 01/17/2016 01/17/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/12/2016 01/12/16 | For Sale | $3,995,000 | 0.0% | $857 / Sq Ft |
| 03/21/2015 03/21/15 | Rented | $13,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 02/19/2015 02/19/15 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/08/2015 01/08/15 | For Rent | $13,500 | -- | -- |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,694 | $5,936,000 | $2,947,300 | $2,988,700 |
| 2024 | $34,007 | $5,744,500 | $2,923,700 | $2,820,800 |
| 2023 | $31,377 | $5,354,400 | $2,911,800 | $2,442,600 |
| 2022 | $28,508 | $4,815,600 | $2,654,500 | $2,161,100 |
| 2021 | $26,986 | $4,613,000 | $2,605,000 | $2,008,000 |
| 2020 | $25,271 | $4,394,900 | $2,493,000 | $1,901,900 |
| 2019 | $22,900 | $3,855,200 | $2,099,900 | $1,755,300 |
| 2018 | $23,763 | $3,777,900 | $2,089,200 | $1,688,700 |
| 2017 | $20,725 | $3,193,300 | $1,992,200 | $1,201,100 |
| 2016 | $17,917 | $2,563,200 | $1,723,000 | $840,200 |
| 2015 | $18,484 | $2,363,700 | $1,615,300 | $748,400 |
| 2014 | $19,359 | $2,310,200 | $1,572,200 | $738,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jeannemarie Conley
Seller's Agent in 2016
Jeannemarie Conley
Compass
(617) 312-3991
27 Total Sales
-
Lauren Holleran
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Lauren Holleran
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 913-2203
3 in this area
13 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2015
Ben Barrett
Benjamin Barrett
(508) 317-9850
-
Joseph Baglio
J
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Joseph Baglio
Back Bay Residential
(617) 669-4414
5 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71947831
APN: CAMB-000222-000000-000047
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