Looking for a Cambridge home w/ truly special outdoor space? This one delivers a gardener’s paradise. Expansive yard features thoughtfully curated native plantings, raised garden beds, a patio area, & multiple spaces to create & grow thru the seasons. The home has been lovingly cared for, filled w/ warm memories & meaningful updates, ready to be enjoyed by the next owners. Charming original details remain, including decorative wood moldings, hardwood floors, & a beautiful mahogany railing & newel post. Relax by the fireplace in the inviting living room or gather in the formal dining room. The spacious eat-in kitchen w/ its original tin ceiling offers wonderful potential for your next vision. Upstairs, you’ll find a modern 3-piece bath, the primary bedroom, & a second bedroom. The third level includes 2 attic-style bedrooms. Updates include newer heat, electrical improvements, insulated windows, & a level 2 EV charger. Conveniently located close to everything Cambridge has to offer.
Sold for $1,475,000
$1,475,000
30 Brookford St, Cambridge, MA 02140
4beds
1,593sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
4,520 Square Feet Lot
$1,474,400 Zestimate®
$926/sqft
$4,420 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,474,400
$1.39M - $1.58M
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Charming original detailsPatio areaFormal dining roomRaised garden bedsOriginal tin ceilingHardwood floorsDecorative wood moldings
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Listed by:
Team Patti Brainard 781-789-5767,
Compass 617-303-0067,
Patti Brainard 781-789-5767
Bought with:
Yassien Youssef
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73509930
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Attic Access
- Level: Third
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area, Pantry, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 220
- Dimensions: 22 x 10
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Heating
- Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,593
- Total interior livable area: 1,593 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,593
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Tandem, On Street, Stone/Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,520 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:00189 L:00048,413236
- Zoning: B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
- Subdivision: North Cambridge off Mass Ave
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Sold | $1,475,000+18%$926/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73509930 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2026 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$785/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73509930 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Contingent | $1,250,000$785/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73509930 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+210.6%$785/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73509930 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2007 | Sold | $402,500$253/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,467 +7.2% | $1,018,400 0% |
| 2024 | $6,032 +6.4% | $1,018,900 +5.3% |
| 2023 | $5,668 +6.2% | $967,300 +7.3% |
| 2022 | $5,339 +4% | $901,900 +2.7% |
| 2021 | $5,135 +3.8% | $877,800 +2.1% |
| 2020 | $4,946 +6.9% | $860,100 +10.5% |
| 2019 | $4,625 +8.2% | $778,700 +14.6% |
| 2018 | $4,273 +2.6% | $679,300 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $4,165 +2.6% | $641,700 +10.5% |
| 2016 | $4,060 +1.1% | $580,900 +13.1% |
| 2015 | $4,017 +0.8% | $513,700 +8.1% |
| 2014 | $3,984 | $475,400 +3.3% |
| 2013 | $3,984 +3% | $460,000 +0.8% |
| 2012 | $3,869 +3.9% | $456,300 |
| 2011 | $3,723 +6% | $456,300 +0.3% |
| 2010 | $3,511 +2.1% | $454,800 |
| 2009 | $3,438 +2.1% | $454,800 -0.5% |
| 2008 | $3,366 -1.5% | $457,300 +0.1% |
| 2007 | $3,417 +2.6% | $456,800 +1.2% |
| 2006 | $3,332 -0.9% | $451,500 +4.5% |
| 2005 | $3,361 +18.7% | $432,000 +16.4% |
| 2004 | $2,831 +20.9% | $371,000 +15% |
| 2003 | $2,342 +5.6% | $322,600 +5% |
| 2002 | $2,218 -4.5% | $307,200 +27.5% |
| 2000 | $2,323 | $241,000 +15% |
| 1999 | -- | $209,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: North Cambridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Peabody SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
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- Middlesex County
- Cambridge
- 02140
- North Cambridge
- 30 Brookford St
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