This 1860 front-gabled Cambridge house with Greek Revival elements sits in Porter Square. Morning light moves across a garden designed by Soren DeNiord, through floor-to-ceiling sliders, and onto decorative hardwood floors with perimeter inlay. A banistered staircase curves up from the entry, with sightlines reaching to the kitchen beyond. The living and dining rooms connect, with the living room spilling into a 1981 addition centered on a cast iron wood-burning stove. Eleven rooms unfold across three levels: three bedrooms and an artist’s studio on the second floor; two more bedrooms under a finished attic with skylights, built-in bookcases, and a rope-handled stair. A bamboo fence encloses a garden room for repose, with a silver maple and an Asian magnolia. Gas-fired forced hot air, central AC, and an on-demand water heater were installed in 2014, along with a full basement fortification. Kitchen and baths await a new owner’s vision. Close by: Davis Square and the MBTA Redline
Pending
$1,950,000
9 Orchard St, Cambridge, MA 02140
5beds
2,873sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
4,484 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$679/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central acGas-fired forced hot airOn-demand water heaterFinished attic with skylightsBuilt-in bookcasesRope-handled stair
- 41 days |
- 216 |
- 4 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Boston Home Team 617-249-4237,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-522-2200,
B. J. Ray 617-224-8980
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73524233
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
- Level: Second
- Area: 283.4
- Dimensions: 18.58 x 15.25
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 174.87
- Dimensions: 14.08 x 12.42
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 197.92
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 20.83
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 156.19
- Dimensions: 12.25 x 12.75
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 202.47
- Dimensions: 12.33 x 16.42
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: First
- Area: 54.53
- Dimensions: 4.33 x 12.58
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Second
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 6 x 8
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub
- Level: Second
- Area: 66.46
- Dimensions: 7.25 x 9.17
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 199.19
- Dimensions: 16.83 x 11.83
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 270.69
- Dimensions: 17.75 x 15.25
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 106.22
- Dimensions: 11.08 x 9.58
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 242.94
- Dimensions: 14.08 x 17.25
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Sink, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features
- Sun Room, Entry Hall, Foyer, Bonus Room, Center Hall, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,873
- Total interior livable area: 2,873 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,873
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,484 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:00179 L:00077,412464
- Zoning: B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Greek Revival
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
- Subdivision: Orchard Street
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $679/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,982,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,586
- Date on market: 5/26/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Exclusions: Washer And Dryer
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$5,588/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Pending sale | $1,950,000$679/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73524233 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000$679/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73524233 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,586 +8.2% | $1,982,000 +0.9% |
| 2024 | $11,630 +8.5% | $1,964,500 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $10,715 +7.2% | $1,828,500 +8.3% |
| 2022 | $9,997 +6.2% | $1,688,600 +4.9% |
| 2021 | $9,416 +5.1% | $1,609,500 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $8,963 +8.2% | $1,558,700 +11.8% |
| 2019 | $8,284 +0.4% | $1,394,600 +6.4% |
| 2018 | $8,247 +2.6% | $1,311,200 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $8,038 +3.8% | $1,238,500 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $7,741 +6.2% | $1,107,500 +18.8% |
| 2015 | $7,292 +1.6% | $932,500 +8.9% |
| 2014 | $7,178 -3.5% | $856,600 -0.2% |
| 2013 | $7,436 +1.1% | $858,700 -1% |
| 2012 | $7,358 +3.9% | $867,700 |
| 2011 | $7,080 +6.9% | $867,700 +1.1% |
| 2010 | $6,624 +2.1% | $858,000 |
| 2009 | $6,486 +2% | $858,000 -0.7% |
| 2008 | $6,361 -3.2% | $864,300 -1.6% |
| 2007 | $6,573 +7% | $878,800 +5.6% |
| 2006 | $6,142 -0.7% | $832,200 +4.6% |
| 2005 | $6,188 -15.3% | $795,400 -16.9% |
| 2004 | $7,307 +2.4% | $957,700 -2.6% |
| 2003 | $7,137 +5.6% | $983,000 +5% |
| 2002 | $6,759 +25.6% | $936,200 +67.7% |
| 2000 | $5,383 | $558,400 +46.2% |
| 1999 | -- | $381,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Cambridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Peabody SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cps
- Middle: Cps
- High: Latin
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