This charming two bedroom bungalow sits on a quiet side street on Avon Hill. This two bedroom, one and a half bath home features a living room with a gas fireplace, transom window and elegant wall sconces. The open kitchen/dining room features include ample storage, “honed” soap stone countertops, SS appliances & recessed lighting. There is a built-in bench for extra storage and seating for a dining room table. French doors lead to an elevated deck for outdoor enjoyment. There is a half bath off the kitchen and a fully enclosed heated front porch ideal for a home office. The 2nd floor has two bedrooms, a hallway linen closet, a full shower bath with custom shelving. There is a full basement with laundry and offers great storage. There is a lovely fully fenced yard with a cobblestone patio and tandem parking for two cars. The seller will be reviewing "any and all" offers by 4:00 PM, Tuesday March 25th. Please see offer instructions attached to MLS
Sold for $1,600,000
$1,600,000
65 Stearns St, Cambridge, MA 02138
2beds
1,174sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1931
3,044 Square Feet Lot
$1,591,200 Zestimate®
$1,363/sqft
$3,934 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,591,200
$1.46M - $1.73M
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Gas fireplaceElevated deckFull basement with laundryCobblestone patioHallway linen closetRecessed lightingQuiet side street
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Listed by:
Peter Cote 617-388-1629,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge 617-864-4430,
Dura Winder 617-285-8566
Bought with:
Peter Cote
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73347833
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Insulated Doors, French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,174
- Total interior livable area: 1,174 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,174
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Tandem, Stone/Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,044 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:00205 L:00087,414853
- Zoning: C-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape,Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, University, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Cambridge
- Subdivision: Avon Hill
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2025 | Sold | $1,600,000+14.3%$1,363/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73347833 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2025 | Contingent | $1,400,000$1,193/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73347833 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000+355.3%$1,193/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73347833 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2000 | Sold | $307,500$262/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,410 +6.3% | $1,167,000 -0.9% |
| 2024 | $6,969 +4.7% | $1,177,200 +3.6% |
| 2023 | $6,659 +4.6% | $1,136,300 +5.7% |
| 2022 | $6,365 +5.7% | $1,075,200 +4.5% |
| 2021 | $6,019 +0.8% | $1,028,900 -1% |
| 2020 | $5,973 -0.2% | $1,038,800 +3.2% |
| 2019 | $5,982 +5% | $1,007,000 +11.1% |
| 2018 | $5,699 +0.2% | $906,000 +3.4% |
| 2017 | $5,689 +5.6% | $876,600 +13.8% |
| 2016 | $5,386 +1.5% | $770,600 +13.5% |
| 2015 | $5,307 +6.1% | $678,700 +13.7% |
| 2014 | $5,003 +0.8% | $597,000 +4.1% |
| 2013 | $4,965 +15.2% | $573,300 +12.8% |
| 2012 | $4,310 +3.9% | $508,300 |
| 2011 | $4,148 +3.7% | $508,300 -1.9% |
| 2010 | $4,001 +2.1% | $518,200 |
| 2009 | $3,918 -1.2% | $518,200 -3.8% |
| 2008 | $3,964 -2.3% | $538,600 -0.7% |
| 2007 | $4,058 -9.8% | $542,500 -11% |
| 2006 | $4,499 -14.4% | $609,600 -9.8% |
| 2005 | $5,255 +86.4% | $675,500 +82.9% |
| 2004 | $2,819 +17.8% | $369,400 +12% |
| 2003 | $2,394 +5.6% | $329,800 +5% |
| 2002 | $2,268 -4.5% | $314,100 +27.5% |
| 2000 | $2,374 | $246,300 +5% |
| 1999 | -- | $234,600 |
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Neighborhood: Peabody
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Peabody SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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- Middlesex County
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