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  • $3,343,500

    229 Lake View Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

    5beds
    2,900sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $3,343,500 Zestimate®
    $1,153/sqft
    $7,888 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $3,343,500

    $2.98M - $3.81M

    $7,888/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Looking for a West Cambridge Contemporary with 2-car garage and a private yard?? This stylish, warm, and comfortable residence has every modern amenity, as well as a delightful location on a residential side street close to Harvard University and Huron Village with its many desirable shops and restaurants. Open plan Living, dining and kitchen opens up to back porch and yard for outside entertaining. Massive Master-suite with his and her walk-in closets, plus additional 2 bedrooms, full bath and study loft area make up the second level. Top floor has 2 treetop rooms with fun eaves and angles that share another bath. Tenant will be responsible for snow removal and Landlord is responsible for yard maintenance. Tenants responsible for all utilities including Water/Sewer & Wifi. Landlord takes First Month, Last Month & Security Deposit equal to one months rent. All rooms are currently painted a shade of white and photos are from a previous tenant. Tenants are responsible for First Months Rent, Last Months Rent and a Security Deposit equal to one months rent. All utilities to be paid by the Tenant including Water/Sewer and Wifi. Tenant is responsible for Snow Removal and Landlord is responsible for Yard Maintenance.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,900 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Detached, Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, No Utilities included in rent, Sewage not included in rent, Water not included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: CAMBM00234L00125

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $8,500
    • Application fee: $0

    Other

    Other facts
    • Available date: 10/01/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/13/2025Listing removed$2,998,000$1,034/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73418309 Report a problem
    8/14/2025Listed for sale$2,998,000+222.4%$1,034/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73418309 Report a problem
    4/23/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    4/7/2021Listed for rent$9,000-8.2%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    5/18/2019Listing removed$9,800$3/sqft
    Source: Compass Report a problem
    4/17/2019Listed for rent$9,800$3/sqft
    Source: Compass Report a problem
    4/9/2012Sold$930,000+12.2%$321/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/10/2012Listed for sale$829,000$286/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - #71348128 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$17,396 +8.2%$2,739,600 +0.9%
    2024$16,072 +6.5%$2,714,900 +5.5%
    2023$15,087 +8.9%$2,574,500 +10%
    2022$13,858 +5.4%$2,340,900 +4.1%
    2021$13,153 +3.9%$2,248,300 +2.1%
    2020$12,658 +9.5%$2,201,400 +13.1%
    2019$11,559 +1.7%$1,946,000 +7.7%
    2018$11,365 +1.5%$1,806,800 +4.8%
    2017$11,192 +3.6%$1,724,500 +11.6%
    2016$10,804 +0.9%$1,545,600 +12.9%
    2015$10,707 +0.9%$1,369,200 +8.1%
    2014$10,616 +44.9%$1,266,800 +49.8%
    2013$7,324 +3.8%$845,700 +1.6%
    2012$7,059 +4.2%$832,400 +0.2%
    2011$6,776 +12.3%$830,400 +6.2%
    2010$6,035 +1.4%$781,700 -0.7%
    2009$5,951 +0.4%$787,200 -2.3%
    2008$5,928 -3.9%$805,500 -2.3%
    2007$6,168 +1.8%$824,600 +0.4%
    2006$6,060 +3.9%$821,200 +9.6%
    2005$5,831 +9.7%$749,500 +7.6%
    2004$5,317 +17.7%$696,800 +12%
    2003$4,516 +5.6%$622,100 +5%
    2002$4,278 -5.4%$592,500 +26.3%
    2000$4,521 $469,000 +30%
    1999-- $360,800

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    Neighborhood: West Cambridge

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