Every once in a while, a perfect house comes along, and 233 Brattle Street checks all the right boxes. Built in 1886, this traditional Colonial offers 10 stunning rooms with details of that era that are rarely still in place. South facing, overlooking a lovingly planted and maintained perennial garden, this home offers 5 bedrooms (one a primary suite) and 3.5 baths. An entrance foyer opens to both the living room (15x26) and a library room (15x16) both with fireplaces. A formal dining room has a built-in china cabinet and is easily accessible to the double sized kitchen, with eat in area, home office area and large central island. Parking off-street for two cars is convenient, and right outside the kitchen door. Looking to increase your space? 1200+ square feet in the basement is ready for a home gym, theatre space, woodworking! So many choices. 1 mile to Harvard Square, BB+N and Fresh Pond Reservation. Star Market less than .5 away, as is Shady Hill School.Open house 10/27 cancelled.
Sold for $2,625,000
$2,625,000
233 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
5beds
3,517sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1886
6,816 Square Feet Lot
$3,284,700 Zestimate®
$746/sqft
$7,878 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,284,700
$2.96M - $3.68M
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Double sized kitchenFormal dining roomLarge central islandBuilt-in china cabinetHome office areaTheatre spaceHome gym
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Myra von Turkovich 617-834-0838,
Leading Edge Real Estate 617-497-4400,
Amy Tillotson 301-802-3284
Bought with:
Jennifer Gelfand
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73159356
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 15 x 20
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Third
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 6 x 8
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 7 x 8
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 5 x 7
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 14 x 24
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 375
- Dimensions: 15 x 25
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,517
- Total interior livable area: 3,517 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Tandem
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,816 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 417464
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
- Subdivision: Brattle Street
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2023 | Sold | $2,625,000-4.5%$746/sqft |
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| 10/18/2023 | Price change | $2,750,000-6.8%$782/sqft |
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| 9/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,950,000+310.9%$839/sqft |
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| 12/31/1997 | Sold | $718,000+8.8%$204/sqft |
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| 8/16/1991 | Sold | $660,000$188/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,141 +10.7% | $2,384,400 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $13,672 +9% | $2,309,400 +7.9% |
| 2023 | $12,540 +8.7% | $2,139,900 +9.8% |
| 2022 | $11,539 +5.7% | $1,949,100 +4.4% |
| 2021 | $10,920 +5.4% | $1,866,700 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $10,356 +2.2% | $1,801,100 +5.6% |
| 2019 | $10,132 +1.5% | $1,705,800 +7.5% |
| 2018 | $9,979 0% | $1,586,500 +3.1% |
| 2017 | $9,982 +3.5% | $1,538,100 +11.5% |
| 2016 | $9,646 +0.9% | $1,380,000 +12.9% |
| 2015 | $9,560 -3.5% | $1,222,500 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $9,906 -3.8% | $1,182,100 -0.6% |
| 2013 | $10,298 +0.7% | $1,189,200 -1.4% |
| 2012 | $10,228 +3.9% | $1,206,100 |
| 2011 | $9,842 +5.5% | $1,206,100 -0.2% |
| 2010 | $9,330 +5.5% | $1,208,500 +3.3% |
| 2009 | $8,844 +2.1% | $1,169,900 -0.6% |
| 2008 | $8,664 -3.2% | $1,177,200 -1.6% |
| 2007 | $8,947 -0.6% | $1,196,100 -1.9% |
| 2006 | $9,000 -4% | $1,219,500 +1.2% |
| 2005 | $9,373 +18.4% | $1,204,800 +16.1% |
| 2004 | $7,915 +15.6% | $1,037,300 +10% |
| 2003 | $6,846 +5.6% | $943,000 +5% |
| 2002 | $6,484 -0.3% | $898,100 +33.1% |
| 2000 | $6,504 | $674,700 +5% |
| 1999 | -- | $642,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Cambridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Haggerty SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lottery
- Middle: Lottery
- High: Crls
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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