Beautiful three-bedroom home located in the heart of Cambridge features sleek contemporary design, expansive open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, skylights, frameless tempered glass railings, and abundant natural light. Modern kitchen offers 36” Frigidaire Professional stove, double-drawer dishwasher, stainless appliances, and transom window. Large, modern spa bath features double sink vanity, enclosed steam room shower, and Kohler soaking tub with jets. Primary bedroom offers large walk-in closet. Home offers living room with gas fireplace, modern half bath, built-in bookshelves, and central AC. Garden level offers separate one-bedroom unit with private entrance, open floor plan, kitchenette, and full bath. Professionally landscaped fenced yard is a lush oasis with mature plantings, garden area, and private patio. Cement side-by-side driveway offers off-street parking for two. Steps to vibrant Harvard Square and Inman Square, this is a walker’s paradise with a walk score of 92!
Sold for $1,625,000
$1,625,000
57 Hovey Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
3beds
2,386sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1865
2,192 Square Feet Lot
$2,110,800 Zestimate®
$681/sqft
$6,317 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,110,800
$1.90M - $2.36M
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Gas fireplaceCentral acPrivate entranceModern kitchenTransom windowGarden areaSleek contemporary design
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Listed by:
Brian Kenneally 617-688-8800,
Keller Williams Realty 617-969-9000
Bought with:
Dan Botwinik
Dan Botwinik
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73158956
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator
Features
- Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,386
- Total interior livable area: 2,386 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,192 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:00140 L:00075,409361
- Zoning: C-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1865
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $681/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,659,800
- Annual tax amount: $9,726
- Date on market: 12/22/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2023 | Sold | $1,625,000-9.7%$681/sqft |
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| 10/4/2023 | Contingent | $1,800,000$754/sqft |
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| 9/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000+119.5%$754/sqft |
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| 3/25/2002 | Sold | $820,000$344/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,763 +4.8% | $1,694,900 -2.3% |
| 2024 | $10,274 +5.6% | $1,735,500 +4.6% |
| 2023 | $9,726 +5.3% | $1,659,800 +6.4% |
| 2022 | $9,236 +7.7% | $1,560,200 +6.5% |
| 2021 | $8,573 +3.8% | $1,465,400 +2% |
| 2020 | $8,263 +7.3% | $1,437,000 +10.8% |
| 2019 | $7,701 +3.4% | $1,296,400 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $7,445 +0.8% | $1,183,700 +4% |
| 2017 | $7,387 +5.7% | $1,138,200 +13.8% |
| 2016 | $6,989 +2.2% | $999,900 +14.3% |
| 2015 | $6,841 +6.5% | $874,800 +14.1% |
| 2014 | $6,425 +5.8% | $766,700 +9.3% |
| 2013 | $6,072 +2.1% | $701,200 |
| 2012 | $5,946 +5.5% | $701,200 +1.5% |
| 2011 | $5,638 +3.3% | $690,900 -2.2% |
| 2010 | $5,456 +1.4% | $706,800 -0.7% |
| 2009 | $5,380 +0.4% | $711,700 -2.3% |
| 2008 | $5,360 -1.3% | $728,200 +0.3% |
| 2007 | $5,431 +12.1% | $726,100 +10.6% |
| 2006 | $4,845 -10.1% | $656,500 -5.3% |
| 2005 | $5,391 +25.8% | $692,900 +23.4% |
| 2004 | $4,284 +17.7% | $561,500 +12% |
| 2003 | $3,639 +2.5% | $501,300 +2% |
| 2002 | $3,549 +10.5% | $491,500 +47.5% |
| 2000 | $3,212 | $333,200 +10% |
| 1999 | -- | $302,900 |
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Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge
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