NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4 Berkeley St Cambridge, MA 02138

West Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,456,000 - $8,707,000

7 Beds
6.5 Baths
6,175 Sq Ft
$1,246/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 17, 2023

Last sale price $8,000,000 $1,296 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $45,070/month

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Medical Services
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • 4-minute walk to Alexander W. Kemp Playground

About This Home

As of November 2023

Harvard Square- A rare opportunity to acquire a property of grand proportions both inside & out. Sited on almost ½ acre of manicured grounds on one of Cambridge’s most desirable streets. Notable features of this home include 10’ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, an expansive primary bedroom wing, and attached barn. The first floor is comprised of a grand foyer, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, butler's pantry, library, and mudroom. Upstairs hosts 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The top floor houses 3 additional bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is over 2,000 sq. ft. of potential expansion in the unfinished lower level. Tucked away yet in the heart of Harvard Square, living here offers premier access to visual & performing arts, renowned museums, lush parks, playgrounds, restaurants, coffee shops, and National Historic Landmarks. Just minutes to the airport, Boston's Back Bay and so much more. One of the original homes on Berkeley, it was designed for author Richard Henry Dana Jr.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 09/13/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 09/13/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,237

Year Built

  • Built in 1851

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Italianate Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 6,175 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 7 Fireplaces
  • Library
  • Screened Porch
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dressing Area

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 415802

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Old Cambridge Historic District Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,237

Year Built

Built in 1851

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Italianate
  • Year Built: 1851
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Subdivision Name: Old Cambridge Historic District
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Year Built Details: Certified Historic
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Ceiling - Vaulted, Library, Vestibule, Bedroom, Foyer
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 324
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Fireplace
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 255
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 208
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full, Fireplace
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 288
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Total Bathrooms: 6.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dressing Room
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 272
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 48
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Third
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 48
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Dining Room Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 285
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 204
  • Laundry Features: Pantry, Main Level, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 432
  • Room Living Room Features: French Doors, Exterior Access
  • Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 6175
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1376.52
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 1295.55
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 415802
  • Zoning: RES
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Lot Size Area: 0.48
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20926
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 275
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 30237.01
  • Tax Book Number: 71335

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

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
Sowing Seeds Llc $8,000,000 None Available
Sowing Seeds Llc $8,000,000 None Available
Lesley University $6,000,000 --
Lesley University $6,000,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/17/2023 11/17/23 Sold $8,000,000 -5.9% $1,296 / Sq Ft
11/13/2023 11/13/23 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2023 09/13/23 For Sale $8,500,000 -- $1,377 / Sq Ft
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 $51,234 $8,068,300 $4,904,000 $3,164,300
2024 -- $5,564,800 $2,578,100 $2,986,700
2023 $0 $5,159,900 $2,578,100 $2,581,800
2022 $0 $4,661,300 $2,377,200 $2,284,100
2021 $0 $4,164,800 $2,042,400 $2,122,400
2020 $0 $3,951,900 $1,941,900 $2,010,000
2019 $0 $3,495,400 $1,640,600 $1,854,800
2018 -- $3,242,000 $1,473,200 $1,768,800
2017 -- $2,960,800 $1,305,800 $1,655,000
2016 -- $2,600,300 $1,070,400 $1,529,900
2015 -- $2,765,400 $1,839,600 $925,800
2014 -- $2,752,700 $1,839,600 $913,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    (617) 844-2712

    83 in this area

    331 Total Sales

    Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73158889

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000217-000000-000005

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02138 West Cambridge

4 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 4 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA 02138 since 13 September 2023 and is currently estimated at $7,695,540, approximately $1,246 per square foot. This property was built in 1851. 4 Berkeley St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Torit Montessori School.

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