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    • $4,595,000

    140 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

    6beds
    4,255sqft
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    $27,806/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1888
    10,313 Square Feet Lot
    $4,395,300 Zestimate®
    $1,080/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Distinctive brickworkFinely detailed original medallionsOriginal terracotta detailsHardwood floorsExcellent cross-ventilationSlate roofGracious and elegant residence
    Grand and stately 1888 Queen Anne brick single-family with superb sun exposures sited above street grade on rare 1/4-acre corner lot at summit of Avon Hill, close to the Porter Sqare Red Line, Commuter Rail, Harvard Law School, & Harvard's science center. 14 well-proportioned rooms. Gracious and elegant residence: high ceilings, moldings, numerous large windows, custom woodwork, 3 period fireplaces, magnificent large-scale 19th-c. stained glass panel, finely detailed original medallions. Excellent cross-ventilation. Hardwood floors. 6 bedrooms, 3 full & 2 half-baths. 2 sets of washers/dryers. 5 bay windows, substantial sandstone window sills & threshold, original terracotta details, distinctive brickwork, gables, ornate shingle patterns, slate roof. Separate-entrance 905 s.f. lower-level office & 1/2-bath. Porch: granite steps, ornate turned balusters, period trim. 3rd-floor auxiliary apartment has private entry & 175 s.f. rooftop deck. Without architectural changes apartment can be re-incorporated with 1st- & 2nd-floor living areas. Landscaped & fenced gardens with dozens of mature trees & scores of rhododendron, azalea, & flowering perennials. 500 s.f. stone-paved patio at rear of residence. Charming pond & fountain with goldfish & shubunkin. 2020 state-of-the-art two-pipe boiler system installed by New England SteamWorks, which specializes in steam systems plus two 2023 Bosch heat pump/AC compressors: one outside for main house and one on 3rd-floor deck for apartment. 2nd floor has high-velocity system with ducting in the ceilings above all the rooms. Off-street parking.
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    Listed by:

    The Petrowsky Jones Group 617-504-6330,

    Compass 617-303-0067,

    John Petrowsky 617-504-6330

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73564377

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 215.57
      • Dimensions: 15.58 x 13.83
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 219.15
      • Dimensions: 16.75 x 13.08
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 175.53
      • Dimensions: 13.42 x 13.08
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 160.35
      • Dimensions: 10.75 x 14.92
      Bedroom 5
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 157.17
      • Dimensions: 11.5 x 13.67
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
      • Level: First
      • Area: 233.14
      • Dimensions: 18.17 x 12.83
      Kitchen
      • Features: Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
      • Level: Main,First
      • Area: 281.94
      • Dimensions: 19.33 x 14.58
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
      • Level: First
      • Area: 547.17
      • Dimensions: 16.75 x 32.67
      Office
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 303.33
      • Dimensions: 14 x 21.67
      Heating
      • Central, Steam, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Heat Pump, Dual
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
      Features
      • Bedroom, Study, Kitchen, Office
      • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Parquet
      • Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
      • Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
      • Number of fireplaces: 3
      • Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 4,255
      • Total interior livable area: 4,255 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 4,255
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Driveway, Paved
      • Uncovered spaces: 1
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Enclosed
      • Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
      • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Scenic View(s)
      • Frontage length: 107.00
      Lot
      • Size: 10,313 Square Feet
      • Features: Corner Lot, Level
      Details
      • Parcel number: M:00210 L:00004,415094
      • Zoning: B

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Victorian,Queen Anne
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
      • Roof: Slate
      Condition
      • Year built: 1888

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: for Electric Range

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Cambridge

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,080/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $4,751,800
      • Annual tax amount: $31,695
      • Date on market: 8/17/2026
      • Exclusions: Chandelier In Front Hall.
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $4,395,300

        $4.18M - $4.62M

        $3,591/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/17/2026Listed for sale$4,595,000$1,080/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73564377 Report a problem
        12/8/2017Listing removed$1,500
        Source: Apartment Hub Report a problem
        11/20/2017Listed for rent$1,500
        Source: Apartment Hub Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$29,389 +9.2%$4,628,200 +1.8%
        2024$26,921 +8.7%$4,547,400 +7.6%
        2023$24,767 +11.1%$4,226,500 +12.2%
        2022$22,292 +7.8%$3,765,500 +6.5%
        2021$20,686 +7.3%$3,536,100 +5.5%
        2020$19,281 +2.9%$3,353,200 +6.3%
        2019$18,730 -1.2%$3,153,200 +4.6%
        2018$18,966 +2.6%$3,015,300 +5.9%
        2017$18,485 +4.5%$2,848,200 +12.6%
        2016$17,684 +1.1%$2,529,900 +13.1%
        2015$17,496 +8.6%$2,237,400 +16.4%
        2014$16,105 +4.2%$1,921,800 +7.7%
        2013$15,459 +2.1%$1,785,100 0%
        2012$15,143 +5.6%$1,785,700 +1.6%
        2011$14,344 +5.4%$1,757,800 -0.3%
        2010$13,606 +2.1%$1,762,400
        2009$13,324 +11.9%$1,762,400 +8.9%
        2008$11,912 -1.5%$1,618,500 +0.2%
        2007$12,088 -2.7%$1,616,000 -4%
        2006$12,428 -13.3%$1,684,000 -8.6%
        2005$14,327 +29.9%$1,841,500 +27.4%
        2004$11,028 +15.6%$1,445,400 +10%
        2003$9,540 +5.6%$1,314,000 +5%
        2002$9,035 +14.5%$1,251,400 +52.9%
        2000$7,891 $818,600 +15%
        1999-- $711,800
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        Neighborhood: Peabody

        Getting around

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        Walker's Paradise
        72 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        84 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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