For sale

$13,900,000

153 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138

7beds

9,473sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1803

0.52 Acres Lot

$13,191,900 Zestimate^®

$1,467/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Steam showerCenter entranceEat in kitchenHardwood floorsRestored period detailsExquisitely finished lower levelMedia room

Situated between Appleton St & Riedesel Ave, this grand & prominent center entrance 7+ bed, 6.5 bath home was originally built in c.1803 has been painstakingly restored, elegantly modernized and expertly crafted for modern living. Ideally sited on a maturely landscaped 22,500+ sq ft lot, this gracious home rests behind an elegant white fence with antique walkways and restored balustrade. Welcomed onto the formal foyer by a graceful staircase, hardwood floors, restored period details and abundant natural light throughout. A large living room offers a fireplace, custom built-ins, and large winnows that overlook the front and side yards. A well placed banquet sized formal dining room offers a butlers door into the kitchen and a fireplace of its own. A sparkling eat in kitchen is complete with top-of-the-line appliances, large center island, two pantries, & a mudroom. Exquisitely finished lower level with 2 level wine storage, gym, media room, steam shower, & sauna! Oversized 1 Car Garage

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 7
Full bathrooms: 6
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Heating

Central, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Basement: Full,Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead
Number of fireplaces: 9

Interior area

Total structure area: 9,473
Total interior livable area: 9,473 sqft
Finished area above ground: 7,097
Finished area below ground: 2,376

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Detached, Off Street
Garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Balcony

Lot

Size: 0.52 Acres
Features: Level, Other

Details

Parcel number: M:00223 L:00015,416187
Zoning: A-1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar

Condition

Year built: 1803

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School, T-Station, University, Other

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Cambridge

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,467/sqft
Tax assessed value: $16,152,100
Annual tax amount: $107,734
Date on market: 10/15/2025

Estimated market value

$13,191,900

$12.53M - $13.85M

$7,775/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/6/2026	Price change	$13,900,000-12%$1,467/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73444242 Report a problem
10/16/2025	Listed for sale	$15,800,000+49.1%$1,668/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73444242 Report a problem
7/12/2011	Sold	$10,600,000+82.9%$1,119/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/25/2003	Sold	$5,794,551$612/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$99,278 +12.5%	$15,634,300 +4.9%
2024	$88,233 +11.1%	$14,904,200 +9.9%
2023	$79,451 +9.2%	$13,558,200 +10.4%
2022	$72,729 +5.4%	$12,285,300 +4.1%
2021	$69,027 +7%	$11,799,500 +5.1%
2020	$64,541 +6.9%	$11,224,600 +10.4%
2019	$60,397 -2.4%	$10,167,800 +3.3%
2018	$61,909 +2.9%	$9,842,400 +6.2%
2017	$60,173 +3.9%	$9,271,700 +11.9%
2016	$57,906 -1.5%	$8,284,100 +10.2%
2015	$58,773 -4.9%	$7,515,700 +1.9%
2014	$61,801 -3.7%	$7,374,800 -0.4%
2013	$64,154 +10.3%	$7,408,100 +8%
2012	$58,170 +28.2%	$6,859,700 +23.3%
2011	$45,388 -0.1%	$5,562,300 -5.4%
2010	$45,415 +2.1%	$5,882,800
2009	$44,474 +4.6%	$5,882,800 +1.9%
2008	$42,508 -0.4%	$5,775,600 +1.2%
2007	$42,688 -9.4%	$5,706,900 -10.6%
2006	$47,118 +3.4%	$6,384,600 +9%
2005	$45,588 +37.2%	$5,859,700 +34.6%
2004	$33,227 +15.6%	$4,354,800 +10%
2003	$28,742 +5.6%	$3,958,900 +5%
2002	$27,222 +50.9%	$3,770,400 +101.6%
2000	$18,034	$1,870,700
1999	--	$1,870,700

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