Nestled in the sought-after Orchard Street neighborhood near Davis and Porter Sqrs, this beautifully renovated Victorian blends historic charm with modern comfort. Spanning 3,406 sqft, the home features soaring 9-foot ceilings, elegant oak moldings, and five spacious bedrooms, including two en-suites. Perfect for entertaining or everyday living, the main level offers a gracious living room with fireplace, formal dining room, chef’s kitchen, and a media/family room that could serve as a first-floor bedroom. A cozy library with its own fireplace and a full bath complete this level. Upstairs, the 2nd floor has four generous bedrooms, including one en-suite with walk-in closet, plus a restored hallway bath with a clawfoot tub. The top floor is a private primary suite with 11-ft cathedral ceilings, skylights, and a spa-like bath. The expansive basement offers high ceilings and flexible space for a gym, home office, or more. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped garden and patio retreat
Sold for $2,531,415
$2,531,415
16 Blake St, Cambridge, MA 02140
5beds
3,406sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1888
4,250 Square Feet Lot
$2,507,500 Zestimate®
$743/sqft
$2,911 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,507,500
$2.31M - $2.73M
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Home officeSpa-like bathFormal dining roomGenerous bedroomsPatio retreatPrivate primary suiteBeautifully landscaped garden
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Listed by:
Kendall Green Luce Team 617-233-6585,
Compass 617-303-0067,
Kendall Luce 617-233-6585
Bought with:
The Petrowsky Jones Group
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73357148
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: Third
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Third Floor
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,406
- Total interior livable area: 3,406 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,406
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Other
Lot
- Size: 4,250 sqft
- Features: Other
Details
- Foundation area: 99999
- Parcel number: M:00181 L:00053,412564
- Zoning: B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- See Remarks
- Foundation: Stone, Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1888
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2025 | Sold | $2,531,415+1.3%$743/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Price change | $2,500,000-7.4%$734/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Listing removed | $2,395$1/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,700,000+166%$793/sqft |
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| 3/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,395$1/sqft |
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| 11/30/2006 | Sold | $1,015,000+921.2%$298/sqft |
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| 3/22/1996 | Sold | $99,396-47%$29/sqft |
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| 6/6/1994 | Sold | $187,500$55/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,934 +9.2% | $2,666,800 +1.8% |
| 2024 | $15,504 +10.6% | $2,618,900 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $14,018 +8.9% | $2,392,200 +10% |
| 2022 | $12,876 +9.1% | $2,175,000 +7.8% |
| 2021 | $11,804 +5.5% | $2,017,800 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $11,186 +8.2% | $1,945,400 +11.8% |
| 2019 | $10,337 -2.6% | $1,740,200 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $10,618 +2.9% | $1,688,000 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $10,323 +3.9% | $1,590,600 +11.9% |
| 2016 | $9,932 +4.7% | $1,420,900 +17.2% |
| 2015 | $9,482 +11.4% | $1,212,500 +19.3% |
| 2014 | $8,514 -3.6% | $1,016,000 -0.4% |
| 2013 | $8,834 +0.6% | $1,020,100 -1.5% |
| 2012 | $8,781 +3.9% | $1,035,500 |
| 2011 | $8,450 +5% | $1,035,500 -0.7% |
| 2010 | $8,047 +8.5% | $1,042,300 +6.2% |
| 2009 | $7,418 +16.1% | $981,200 +13% |
| 2008 | $6,391 -5.3% | $868,400 -3.8% |
| 2007 | $6,751 +1.7% | $902,600 +0.3% |
| 2006 | $6,641 -3.5% | $899,900 +1.8% |
| 2005 | $6,881 +34.3% | $884,400 +31.7% |
| 2004 | $5,125 +15.6% | $671,700 +10% |
| 2003 | $4,433 +11% | $610,600 +47.5% |
| 2000 | $3,992 | $414,100 +15% |
| 1999 | -- | $360,100 |
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Neighborhood: North Cambridge
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Peabody SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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