Some houses feel as though they’ve been lifted from the pages of a storybook; others gather stories of their own. At 73 Francis Ave, both feel true. Tucked on the circle at the end of Kirkland St., wrapped in ivy and surrounded by extraordinary gardens, the house feels almost hidden, like a secret discovered at the edge of Cambridge. From the street it carries the romance of a Cotswold cottage, unexpected and quietly enchanting among the trees. Inside, the rooms feel warm and inviting, shaped by conversation, books, meals, and the rhythms of daily life. At the back of the house, a light filled solarium brings the outside in and overlooks the gardens beyond. It is a place to gather, to eat, to tend plants, or simply retreat for a quiet moment. With 4 bedrooms plus a large study, 3.5 baths, & 3,605 sq. ft. of living space on a beautifully landscaped 6,591 sq. ft. lot, this lovingly cared for home is rich with character, warmth, and imagination, waiting quietly for what comes next!
Sold for $3,200,000
$3,200,000
73 Francis Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
4beds
3,605sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
6,591 Square Feet Lot
$3,202,500 Zestimate®
$888/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$3,202,500
$2.98M - $3.43M
Not available
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Surrounded by extraordinary gardensWrapped in ivy
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Listed by:
The May Group 617-429-3188,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-945-9161
Bought with:
Jennifer Gelfand
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73525494
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Study, Bathroom
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,605
- Total interior livable area: 3,605 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,605
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden
Lot
- Size: 6,591 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 409841
- Zoning: A-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $888/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,280,000
- Annual tax amount: $21,877
- Date on market: 9/19/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2026 | Sold | $3,200,000+12.3%$888/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73525494 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2026 | Pending sale | $2,850,000$791/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73525494 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Contingent | $2,850,000$791/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,850,000+247.6%$791/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73525494 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/1998 | Sold | $820,000$227/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,338 +9% | $3,202,800 +1.6% |
| 2024 | $18,657 +7.1% | $3,151,600 +6% |
| 2023 | $17,417 +7.5% | $2,972,100 +8.6% |
| 2022 | $16,196 +5.5% | $2,735,800 +4.2% |
| 2021 | $15,355 +6.3% | $2,624,800 +4.5% |
| 2020 | $14,443 +10.5% | $2,511,800 +14.2% |
| 2019 | $13,070 -2.8% | $2,200,300 +2.9% |
| 2018 | $13,451 +2.4% | $2,138,400 +5.6% |
| 2017 | $13,137 +3.4% | $2,024,200 +11.3% |
| 2016 | $12,711 -2.8% | $1,818,500 +8.8% |
| 2015 | $13,073 -4% | $1,671,700 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $13,613 -5.2% | $1,624,500 -2% |
| 2013 | $14,358 +4.3% | $1,658,000 +2.1% |
| 2012 | $13,771 +2.7% | $1,623,900 -1.2% |
| 2011 | $13,407 0% | $1,643,000 -5.4% |
| 2010 | $13,408 +2.1% | $1,736,800 |
| 2009 | $13,130 +0.9% | $1,736,800 -1.8% |
| 2008 | $13,013 -2.7% | $1,768,100 -1.1% |
| 2007 | $13,371 -2.2% | $1,787,500 -3.5% |
| 2006 | $13,669 +33% | $1,852,200 +40.2% |
| 2005 | $10,276 +6.5% | $1,320,800 +4.4% |
| 2004 | $9,649 +10.1% | $1,264,600 +4.8% |
| 2003 | $8,764 -1.3% | $1,207,100 -1.9% |
| 2002 | $8,883 +8.1% | $1,230,300 +44.3% |
| 2000 | $8,217 | $852,400 +31.1% |
| 1999 | -- | $650,400 |
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Neighborhood: Aggasiz - Harvard North
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