$3,500,000

36 Lancaster St Cambridge, MA 02140

Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood

Estimated payment $20,930/month

Total Views 946
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,981 Sq Ft
$879 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Deck
  • Queen Anne Architecture
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

Perched atop Avon Hill, this enchanting Victorian home offers grandly proportioned spaces, exquisite period details, and timeless architectural charm. A sweeping wraparound porch and striking gazebo provide the perfect vantage point to enjoy the picturesque neighborhood. The grand foyer is flanked by an expansive living room and formal dining room with a butler's pantry to the renovated eat-in kitchen. There is also a family room, half bathroom, and mudroom on this floor. Upstairs houses the primary suite with an en-suite bath, 3 additional large bedrooms, and hall bathroom with a laundry area. The entire top level houses the guest quarters, with a living room, dining room, fully-equipped kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and laundry area. The untapped lower level provides a 69' x 29' storage & utility space with work sinks, a sump pump, and storage room with walkout exterior access. Located within a 1/2 mile radius of Porter Square, Raymond Park, Lesley University, and Harvard Law School.

Listing Agent

Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 09/03/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Co-Listing Agent

Edmund Feijo

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Co-Listing Agent

Gail Roberts

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,082

Year Built

  • Built in 1886

Lot Details

  • Corner Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Queen Anne Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,981 Sq Ft Home
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Laundry on upper level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 5 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 1 / 21
  • Assessor Parcel Number 415167

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,082

Year Built

Built in 1886

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Queen Anne
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer, Bathroom, Mud Room, Vestibule, Kitchen
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 234
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 168
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 140
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 216
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 234
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 18
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 63
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 70
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 252
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Area: 224
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Area: 308
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 240
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3981
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 3981
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 879.18
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 879.18

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Gazebo, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 5

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 415167
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 371

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 24082.28
  • Tax Block: 21
  • Tax Book Number: 30609
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Map Number: 211

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 -- $0 $0 $0
2024 -- $0 $0 $0
2023 $0 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2025 09/03/25 For Sale $3,500,000 -- $879 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $100,000 No Value Available
Closed $110,500 No Value Available
Closed $120,000 No Value Available
Closed $20,000 No Value Available
Closed $150,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73425073

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB M:00211 L:00021

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02140 Neighborhood Nine

36 Lancaster St, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 36 Lancaster St, Cambridge, MA 02140 and is currently priced at $3,500,000, approximately $879 per square foot. This property was built in 1886. 36 Lancaster St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including St Peter School, Cambridge Montessori School, and Cambridge Friends School.

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