Robb Cohen Team
Engel & Volkers Boston
(781) 622-9049
26 Total Sales
1 in West Cambridge
$2,225,000 Price
259 Mount Auburn St Cambridge, MA 02138
West Cambridge NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,745,412
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,188
Sq Ft
$1,255/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Property is near public transit and schools
- No HOA
- Deck
- 1 Fireplace
- Tennis Courts
About This Home
As of May 2025This 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
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/08/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- 1866
Parking
- 2 Car Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Entry on the 3rd floor
Interior Spaces
- 1 Fireplace
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Baseboard Heating
Additional Features
- Deck
- Property is near public transit and schools
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
- Near Conservation Area
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 15, 1988
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in West Cambridge, MA
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Robb Cohen Team
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Greater Boston Home Team
GB
Greater Boston Home Team
Greater Boston Home Buying
(857) 290-5645
82 Total Sales
1 in West Cambridge
$1,350,000 Price
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Hans Nagrath
Hans Nagrath
Compass
(888) 604-7140
164 Total Sales
5 in West Cambridge
$792K - $2.5M Price Range
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Patricia Mazza
Patricia Mazza
Patricia Mazza Real Estate
(857) 837-7412
7 Total Sales
1 in West Cambridge
$715,000 Price
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The Young Group
The Young Group
Leopold & McMasters Realty
(339) 333-8140
74 Total Sales
1 in West Cambridge
$1,575,000 Price
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Yassien Youssef
Yassien Youssef
Compass
(617) 397-5894
10 Total Sales
3 in West Cambridge
$2M - $2.9M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $234,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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| 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
APN: CAMB-000221-000000-000050
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