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$2,850,000
12 Days On Site

73 Francis Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138

Single Family Residence|Pending
4
Beds
4
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
3,605
SqFt
$791
/SqFt
1926
Built
County:
Middlesex

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Some houses feel as though they’ve been lifted from the pages of a storybook; others gather stories of their own. At 73 Francis Ave, both feel true. Tucked on the circle at the end of Kirkland St., wrapped in ivy and surrounded by extraordinary gardens, the house feels almost hidden, like a secret discovered at the edge of Cambridge. From the street it carries the romance of a Cotswold cottage, unexpected and quietly enchanting among the trees. Inside, the rooms feel warm and inviting, shaped by conversation, books, meals, and the rhythms of daily life. At the back of the house, a light filled solarium brings the outside in and overlooks the gardens beyond. It is a place to gather, to eat, to tend plants, or simply retreat for a quiet moment. With 4 bedrooms plus a large study, 3.5 baths, & 3,605 sq. ft. of living space on a beautifully landscaped 6,591 sq. ft. lot, this lovingly cared for home is rich with character, warmth, and imagination, waiting quietly for what comes next!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$2,850,000
Days On Site 
12 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
3,605 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.15 Acres
Year Built 
1926
MLS® Number 
73525494
Status 
Pending
Property Tax 
$21,877.6
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
3 days agoStatus changed to Pending
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.15
Disclosures 
The lot straddles Cambridge and Somerville.
Foundation 
Block
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
3605
SqFt Total 
3605
Style 
Colonial
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
A-2
Interior Features
Appliances 
Water HeaterOvenDishwasherDisposalIndoor GrillRangeRefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryerRange Hood
Basement 
Unfinished
Cooling 
Heat Pump
Electric 
Circuit Breakers
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
Wood
Heating 
Heat PumpSteam
Laundry Features 
In Basement
Bathroom 1 
Level - First
Bathroom 2 
Level - Second
Bathroom 3 
Level - Second
Bedroom 2 
Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Level - Third
Dining Room 
Level - First
Kitchen 
Level - First
Living Room 
Level - First
Master Bedroom 
Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Exterior 
Garden
Lot Features 
OtherLandscaped
Patio And Porch 
Patio
Roof 
Slate
Community Features
Community Features 
Park
Listing courtesy of The May Group of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty



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