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153 Brattle St Cambridge — Photo 1 of 34

153 Brattle St Cambridge — Photo 1 of 34

Recent Drop: $1,900,000

$15,800,000
$13,900,000

$13,900,000

153 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 — West Cambridge

Investor Analysis

Beds

7

Baths

6.5

SqFt

9,473

Style

Single Family

Built

1803

Situated between Appleton St & Riedesel Ave, this grand & prominent center entrance 7+ bed, 6.5 bath home was originally built in c.1803 has been painstakingly restored, elegantly modernized and expertly crafted for modern living. Ideally sited on a maturely landscaped 22,500+ sq ft lot, this gracious home rests behind an elegant white fence with antique walkways and restored balustrade. Welcomed onto the formal foyer by a graceful staircase, hardwood floors, restored period details and abundant natural light throughout. A large living room offers a fireplace, custom built-ins, and large winnows that overlook the front and side yards. A well placed banquet sized formal dining room offers a butlers door into the kitchen and a fireplace of its own. A sparkling eat in kitchen is complete with top-of-the-line appliances, large center island, two pantries, & a mudroom. Exquisitely finished lower level with 2 level wine storage, gym, media room, steam shower, & sauna! Oversized 1 Car Garage

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$1467/sqft
Local Avg (Cambridge)$909/sqft
61% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 23 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Cambridge, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$15,800,000
Annual Taxes$107,734

Parking

Garage1
Off-Street3

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms12
Fireplaces9
Flooring--
BasementFull, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Climate & Utilities

HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--
Roof--
FoundationConcrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar
ZoningA-1

Property & Lot

Acres0.52
SqFt Lot22,505
Lot FeaturesLevel, Other

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Bike Path

Geography

Property History

Price Drop
$13,900,000

Was $15,800,000

Mar 6, 2026

MLS® 73444242

Listed
$15,800,000

Oct 15, 2025

MLS® 73444242

Population

38,509

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$120K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

58.1%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Middlesex County

2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 9,473 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 22,505 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Michael Harper

Listing Office: MGS Group Real Estate LTD

MLS® Number: 73444242

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