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Sold for $2,450,000
  • $2,450,000

    40 Royal Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

    5beds
    3,182sqft
    3 Family
    Built in 1907
    -- sqft lot
    $4,944,100 Zestimate®
    $770/sqft
    $5,802 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $4,944,100

    $4.55M - $5.39M

    $5,802/mo

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    What's special

    Plenty of parkingFresh pondLush yardPrivate outdoor spaceWalk-in pantry
    Located in the heart of Huron Village on one of the most picturesque streets in Cambridge, this beautiful home is tucked away between Harvard Square and Fresh Pond. This income-generating property offers three spacious units, each with period detail, private outdoor space, and individual systems. The first floor unit offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, a walk-in pantry off the kitchen, and a 23' deck. The second unit offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, a walk-in pantry off the kitchen, and two porches. The third unit offers one bedroom, one bathroom, a walk-in pantry off the kitchen, and a porch. Outside there is a lush yard with grass and tall Evergreen trees along the perimeter of the property. There is plenty of parking in the cobblestone driveway. Located moments away from awarded restaurants & shops, and within a mile radius of BB&N, St. Peter School, Harvard Law School and many parks. Living here also allows easy access to Danehy Park, Mount Auburn Hospital, and the Commuter Rail.

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    Listed by:

    Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team 617-844-2712,

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge 617-864-4430

    Bought with:

    Scott Zink

    ZRE, LLC

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73146497

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Features
    • Pantry, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Box/Bay/Bow Window(s)
    • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,182
    • Total interior livable area: 3,182 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Uncovered spaces: 3
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
    • Exterior features: Balcony/Deck, Garden
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 5,380 sqft
    • Features: Gentle Sloping
    Details
    • Parcel number: 416736
    • Zoning: RES

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Property subtype: 3 Family
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1907

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    HOA & financial

    Other financial information
    • Total actual rent: 0

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/12/2023Sold$2,450,000-1%$770/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73146497 Report a problem
    8/9/2023Listed for sale$2,475,000+466.1%$778/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73146497 Report a problem
    12/1/1987Sold$437,200$137/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,510 +14.2%$2,285,000 +6.4%
    2024$12,711 +5%$2,147,100 +3.9%
    2023$12,105 +8.2%$2,065,700 +9.3%
    2022$11,188 +4%$1,889,800 +2.8%
    2021$10,759 +3.6%$1,839,200 +1.9%
    2020$10,383 +9%$1,805,700 +12.6%
    2019$9,529 +6.6%$1,604,200 +12.9%
    2018$8,939 -1.8%$1,421,200 +1.3%
    2017$9,101 +3.4%$1,402,300 +11.4%
    2016$8,798 +9.2%$1,258,700 +22.2%
    2015$8,055 +9%$1,030,000 +16.8%
    2014$7,392 +3.7%$882,100 +7.2%
    2013$7,128 +5.7%$823,100 +3.5%
    2012$6,744 +8.4%$795,300 +4.3%
    2011$6,220 +4.9%$762,300 -0.8%
    2010$5,931 +1.2%$768,200 -0.9%
    2009$5,860 +0.8%$775,100 -1.8%
    2008$5,811 -2.8%$789,500 -1.2%
    2007$5,978 -0.4%$799,200 -1.7%
    2006$6,001 -7%$813,100 -1.9%
    2005$6,450 +5.6%$829,000 +3.5%
    2004$6,109 +17.7%$800,700 +12%
    2003$5,190 +2.1%$714,900 +1.5%
    2002$5,085 +5.4%$704,300 +40.8%
    2000$4,823 $500,300 +25%
    1999-- $400,200

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    Neighborhood: West Cambridge

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