Nestled in sought-after Avon Hill, this 1884 Victorian gem offers modern urban family living. A classic exterior boasts a vibrant front door and a beautifully landscaped garden. Inside, the 1st fl offers a welcoming ambiance with gracious spaces, 9-ft ceilings, and circular flow. Timeless charm defines the formal living and dining rooms with historical millwork and decorative fireplaces. The centrally located kitchen seamlessly connects to the back of the house, with a gracious open family room overlooking scenic tree-filled views. Upstairs, a spacious en-suite bedroom with walk-in closet and luxurious bathroom offers a tranquil retreat. Two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and deck complete the 2nd fl. The top level, currently used as bedrooms and play-space, offers versatility with three bedrooms, an office, full bathroom, and roof deck. Conveniently situated near Harvard and Porter Squares and surrounded by a variety of restaurants, shops, and cafés.
Sold for $5,100,000
$5,100,000
17 Lancaster St, Cambridge, MA 02140
5beds
4,034sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1883
4,681 Square Feet Lot
$5,152,300 Zestimate®
$1,264/sqft
$7,330 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,152,300
$4.74M - $5.56M
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Spacious en-suite bedroomRoof deckGracious open family roomDecorative fireplacesClassic exteriorWalk-in closetGracious spaces
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Listed by:
Currier, Lane & Young 617-593-3166,
Compass 617-303-0067,
Maggie Currier 617-593-3120
Bought with:
Lauren Holleran Team
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73138343
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Third
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathroom, Home Office, Bonus Room
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,034
- Total interior livable area: 4,034 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Tandem
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,681 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 412033
- Zoning: B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian,Queen Anne
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1883
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, T-Station, University
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,658,400
- Annual tax amount: $19,222
- Date on market: 1/17/2026
- Exclusions: Playhouse And Garden Decor (Negotiable)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2023 | Sold | $5,100,000+4.2%$1,264/sqft |
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| 7/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $4,895,000+114%$1,213/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73138343 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2009 | Sold | $2,287,500-4.5%$567/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2009 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000+228.1%$594/sqft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network #70881150 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/1997 | Sold | $730,000$181/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,521 +24.8% | $4,648,900 +16.4% |
| 2024 | $23,654 +10.3% | $3,995,600 +9.2% |
| 2023 | $21,438 +8.7% | $3,658,400 +9.8% |
| 2022 | $19,731 +6.6% | $3,333,000 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $18,510 +7.3% | $3,164,100 +5.5% |
| 2020 | $17,251 +10.6% | $3,000,200 +14.3% |
| 2019 | $15,593 -0.8% | $2,625,000 +5% |
| 2018 | $15,724 +2.7% | $2,499,900 +6% |
| 2017 | $15,307 +4.1% | $2,358,600 +12.1% |
| 2016 | $14,702 +0.9% | $2,103,300 +12.9% |
| 2015 | $14,574 -1.1% | $1,863,700 +6% |
| 2014 | $14,733 +1.4% | $1,758,100 +4.8% |
| 2013 | $14,525 +2.6% | $1,677,300 +0.5% |
| 2012 | $14,159 +6.5% | $1,669,700 +2.5% |
| 2011 | $13,298 +5.8% | $1,629,700 +0.1% |
| 2010 | $12,574 +15.5% | $1,628,800 +13.1% |
| 2009 | $10,887 +1.6% | $1,440,100 -1.1% |
| 2008 | $10,714 -6.8% | $1,455,700 -5.3% |
| 2007 | $11,493 +3.9% | $1,536,500 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $11,060 -12.7% | $1,498,600 -7.9% |
| 2005 | $12,663 -8.8% | $1,627,600 -10.5% |
| 2004 | $13,880 +15.6% | $1,819,200 +10% |
| 2003 | $12,007 -9.3% | $1,653,800 -9.8% |
| 2002 | $13,241 +27.1% | $1,833,900 +69.7% |
| 2000 | $10,416 | $1,080,500 +57.4% |
| 1999 | -- | $686,300 |
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Neighborhood: Peabody
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Cambridge
- 02140
- Peabody
- 17 Lancaster St
