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172 Brattle StreetCambridge, MA 02138

For Sale

$16,800,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $84,000

Modern luxury meets history in this completely renovated home on coveted Brattle St in Harvard Square. Completely transformed by a local respected builder, this property seamlessly blends historic charm w/ modern convenience in its impeccable design and finishes. The main floor offers a grand staircase, high ceilings, spacious living and dining rooms, chef's kitchen w/ top appliances and adjacent family room, an oversized mudroom off the attached garage and 2 half baths. The 2nd level has a luxurious primary suite w/ spa-like bath and gracious dressing room, 5 ensuite bedrooms (or offices) and a large laundry room. The top floor hosts a versatile office/loft space and a half bath. The lower level is fully equipped w/ a gym, game room, family room, full bath, ample storage and guest suite w/ direct exterior access. The outdoor and indoor spaces blend seamlessly for easy living, w/ a spacious patio and beautiful yard designed by a celebrated landscape architect. A true Harvard Square gem

Listed by Maggie Gold Seelig

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MGS Group Real Estate LTD

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617-645-4999

Last updated March 10, 2025

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Source: MLSPin #73342079

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodWest Cambridge
  • Bedrooms7
  • Bathrooms10
  • Days on Prevu184
  • Taxes$71,477.77/year
  • Size7,737 sqft
  • Price per sqft$2,171

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

03/06/2025
Listed by MGS Group Real Estate LTD
$16,800,000

Property Details for 172 Brattle Street

Association

Amenities

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Sidewalks

Exterior

Construction

  • Roof: Shingle, Rubber, Metal
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Architectural Style: Greek Revival
  • Construction Materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup

Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 7,737
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size Area: 0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14,826
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: M:00239 L:00060,417404
  • Tax Annual Amount: $71,477.77
  • Tax Assessed Value: $10,931,400.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Engineered Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar, Walk-up Attic, Finish - Sheetrock, Wired For Sound, High Speed Internet

Measurements

  • Living Area: 7,737
  • Living Area Source: Owner

Rooms

  • Basement: Full, Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 7
  • Bathrooms Half: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Rooms Total: 17

Other

Environmental

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Parking

Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Oversized, Off Street, On Street, Paved
  • Parking Total: 2

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central Air, 3 Or More, High Seer Heat Pump (12+), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Whole House Fan
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Radiant, Heat Pump, Hydro Air, Hydronic Floor Heat(Radiant), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: For Gas Range, For Electric Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

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