NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Mount Auburn St Cambridge, MA 02138

West Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,330,000 - $2,979,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,188 Sq Ft
$1,226/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of May 2025

This charming single-family home is located steps from Harvard Square, HBS, BB&N, Mount Auburn, and restaurants, with the Charles River and Riverbend Park in front. The main level features a spacious eat-in kitchen with new countertops and a farmhouse stone sink, overlooking a rear deck. Additionally, there's a dining room, a living room with a fireplace, and a powder room. Upstairs, the second floor offers three bedrooms, a study, and two full bathrooms, including a primary bedroom suite with ample closet space. The primary bedroom, guest room, and study enjoy scenic river views and access to a roof deck with breathtaking views of the Charles River. The lower level, accessible from the side of the house, includes a bedroom, bathroom, and a versatile bonus room ideal for a media room, playroom, gym, or study space. The property includes two off-street parking spaces. Other amenities include EV car charger, small backyard, in-unit laundry, and central air conditioning throughout.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Ashley Perkins

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/08/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Ashley Perkins

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/08/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,538

Year Built

  • 1866

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Baseboard Heating

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Near Conservation Area

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $8,500
  • Property Available on 8/1/25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 416089

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,538

Year Built

1866

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Available Date: 2025-08-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(13)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 8500

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Entry Level: 3
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built (Public Record): 1866

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1688
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 500
  • Living Area: 2188
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 3.88
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 3.88
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Roof
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Roof
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Other
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 416089
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 1988
Sold by
Shortall Nancy W
Bought by
Trolley Station Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,682,898
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Trolley Station Trust $234,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Trolley Station Trust $140,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/08/2024 10/08/24 Off Market $8,500 -- --
07/03/2024 07/03/24 For Rent $8,500 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $15,538 $2,447,000 $1,415,800 $1,031,200
2024 $14,139 $2,388,400 $1,401,000 $987,400
2023 $13,040 $2,225,200 $1,371,000 $854,200
2022 $12,486 $2,109,100 $1,360,900 $748,200
2021 $11,740 $2,006,900 $1,334,500 $672,400
2020 $11,075 $1,926,000 $1,288,300 $637,700
2019 $10,173 $1,712,600 $1,129,700 $582,900
2018 $10,565 $1,679,700 $1,123,100 $556,600
2017 $10,666 $1,643,400 $1,123,100 $520,300
2016 $10,230 $1,463,500 $987,700 $475,800
2015 $10,436 $1,334,500 $908,400 $426,100
2014 $10,443 $1,246,200 $825,800 $420,400
Source: Public Records

Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73371774

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000221-000000-000050

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02138 West Cambridge

259 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 259 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138 since 08 May 2025 and is currently priced at $2,682,898. This property was built in 1866. 259 Mount Auburn St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including St Peter School, Shady Hill School, and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School.

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