“All of us here have reasons to be grateful,” the owners said, reflecting on their 25 years in Cambridge. Their story began with a chance encounter at a local coffee shop when they learned 31 Ash Street was available, and they had that inexplicable and enduring feeling of being home when they walked through the door. They have loved their neighborhood, with its strong sense of community, connection to the Charles River, & access to Harvard Sq. They have loved the light in the house that pours in from every direction, the front entrance design, the privacy of their bedroom suite, the flexibility of the other three suites & their secret garden. They loved having a formal dining room for large gatherings & a casual eat-in kitchen/family room for every day, and most importantly, they are grateful for the 1999 renovation, which allowed them to live comfortably & worry-free. As they retire, they are pleased that someone else will now have the opportunity to love 31 Ash Street as they have!
Sold for $4,250,000
$4,250,000
31 Ash St, Cambridge, MA 02138
4beds
3,010sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1873
3,870 Square Feet Lot
$4,903,200 Zestimate®
$1,412/sqft
$6,544 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,903,200
$4.41M - $5.49M
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Family roomSecret gardenFormal dining roomAccess to harvard sqLocal coffee shop
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Listed by:
The May Group 617-429-3188,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-945-9161
Bought with:
Max Dublin Team
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73219654
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window Seat
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Pocket Door
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Kitchen
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Gas Stove, Window Seat
- Level: First
- Area: 425
- Dimensions: 17 x 25
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Pocket Door
- Level: First
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 13 x 16
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bathroom, Home Office, Foyer, Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,010
- Total interior livable area: 3,010 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Garden
Lot
- Size: 3,870 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 410799
- Zoning: C-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Greek Revival
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1873
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
- Subdivision: Harvard Square
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2024 | Sold | $4,250,000+14.9%$1,412/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73219654 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2024 | Contingent | $3,700,000$1,229/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73219654 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,700,000+85%$1,229/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73219654 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/1999 | Sold | $2,000,000+205.3%$664/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/1998 | Sold | $655,000$218/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,790 +11.2% | $4,376,300 +3.6% |
| 2024 | $24,997 +11.7% | $4,222,400 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $22,388 +7.2% | $3,820,400 +8.3% |
| 2022 | $20,879 +6.5% | $3,526,900 +5.2% |
| 2021 | $19,606 +6.5% | $3,351,500 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $18,402 +7.1% | $3,200,400 +10.7% |
| 2019 | $17,175 -2.7% | $2,891,400 +3% |
| 2018 | $17,650 +0.7% | $2,806,100 +3.9% |
| 2017 | $17,527 +3.4% | $2,700,600 +11.4% |
| 2016 | $16,949 -1.1% | $2,424,700 +10.6% |
| 2015 | $17,145 -4.1% | $2,192,400 +2.7% |
| 2014 | $17,882 +3.3% | $2,133,900 +6.8% |
| 2013 | $17,304 +2.2% | $1,998,200 +0.1% |
| 2012 | $16,936 +4.5% | $1,997,200 +0.6% |
| 2011 | $16,202 +7.6% | $1,985,500 +1.8% |
| 2010 | $15,054 +2.1% | $1,950,000 |
| 2009 | $14,742 +2.7% | $1,950,000 +0% |
| 2008 | $14,351 -14.4% | $1,949,900 -13% |
| 2007 | $16,773 +5.6% | $2,242,400 +4.2% |
| 2006 | $15,882 0% | $2,152,000 +5.4% |
| 2005 | $15,887 -0.4% | $2,042,000 -2.3% |
| 2004 | $15,947 +15.6% | $2,090,100 +10% |
| 2003 | $13,795 +2.6% | $1,900,100 +2% |
| 2002 | $13,450 +39.6% | $1,862,840 +86.3% |
| 2000 | $9,638 | $999,800 +65.4% |
| 1999 | -- | $604,500 |
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Neighborhood: West Cambridge
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Maria L. Baldwin SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Putnam Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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