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1 Olive PlaceCambridge, MA 02140

For Sale

$1,275,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $6,375

A sunny single family that feels like living in the country. Unusual modified salt box style cedar shingle home. Tucked away on a private cup-de-sac in North Cambridge this 3 bedroom plus study/nursery has a private flowering garden and patio. Lovingly maintained to a high standard with updated country kitchen, recessed lighting, polished pine floors and high ceilings. New 2025 roof, new AC splits on all 3 floors, new 2025 carpeting on third floor. Loft like bedroom on 3rd floor with windows on three sides and full bath. New half bath on first floor for a total of 2.5 baths. Solar on roof to offset electric bills. Raised vegetable/flower beds in front South facing and lovely garden on East side. In ground irrigation system in yard. One car parking in front by custom. Tons of extra storage and full laundry in basement. This house packs a lot of amenities for the square footage. A gem ready for the taking. Easy walk to Alewife or Davis T stations. Taxes reflect residential exemption.

Listed by Margot Hull

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Fairfield Properties

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617-515-3188

Last updated September 04, 2025

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Source: MLSPin #73426043

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodNorth Cambridge
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms3
  • Days on Prevu1
  • Taxes$2,799.64/year
  • Size1,470 sqft
  • Price per sqft$867

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool

Location

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Listing History

09/04/2025
Listed by Fairfield Properties
$1,275,000

Property Details for 1 Olive Place

Association

Amenities

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University

Exterior

Construction

  • Roof: Tile
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Architectural Style: Saltbox
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden

Features

  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Dead End

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 1,470
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Area: 0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1,742
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 413785
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,799.64
  • Tax Assessed Value: $940,100.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Pine, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Study, Finish - Sheetrock, Internet Available - Broadband

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,470
  • Living Area Source: Public Record

Rooms

  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 7

Other

General

  • Exclusions: Ceramic Light Switch In Living Room. Decorative Tile Above Kitchen Sink. Hanging Pot Rack In Kitchen

Parking

Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street, Assigned
  • Parking Total: 1

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Lottery

High School

  • High School: Crls

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: Lottery

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: 3 Or More, Ductless
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

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