Harvard Square- A rare opportunity to acquire a property of grand proportions both inside & out. Sited on almost ½ acre of manicured grounds on one of Cambridge’s most desirable streets. Notable features of this home include 10’ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, an expansive primary bedroom wing, and attached barn. The first floor is comprised of a grand foyer, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, butler's pantry, library, and mudroom. Upstairs hosts 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The top floor houses 3 additional bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is over 2,000 sq. ft. of potential expansion in the unfinished lower level. Tucked away yet in the heart of Harvard Square, living here offers premier access to visual & performing arts, renowned museums, lush parks, playgrounds, restaurants, coffee shops, and National Historic Landmarks. Just minutes to the airport, Boston's Back Bay and so much more. One of the original homes on Berkeley, it was designed for author Richard Henry Dana Jr.
Sold for $8,000,000
$8,000,000
4 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA 02138
7beds
6,175sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1851
0.48 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,296/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team 617-844-2712,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge 617-864-4430
Bought with:
Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73158889
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dressing Room
- Level: Second
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 324
- Dimensions: 18 x 18
Bedroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Fireplace
- Level: Second
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 17 x 15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Fireplace
- Level: Second
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 18 x 16
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Third
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Dining room
- Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window Seat
- Level: First
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Living room
- Features: French Doors, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 432
- Dimensions: 24 x 18
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Pantry, Main Level, First Floor
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Library, Vestibule, Bedroom, Foyer
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,175
- Total interior livable area: 6,175 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 415802
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Italianate
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1851
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Subdivision: Old Cambridge Historic District
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,296/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,159,900
- Annual tax amount: $30,237
- Date on market: 11/26/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2023 | Sold | $8,000,000-5.9%$1,296/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73158889 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $8,500,000$1,377/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73158889 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: West Cambridge
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