A sunny single family that feels like living in the country. Unusual modified salt box style cedar shingle home. Tucked away on a private cup-de-sac in North Cambridge this 3 bedroom plus study/nursery has a private flowering garden and patio. Lovingly maintained to a high standard with updated country kitchen, recessed lighting, polished pine floors and high ceilings. New 2025 roof, new AC splits on all 3 floors, new 2025 carpeting on third floor. Loft like bedroom on 3rd floor with windows on three sides and full bath. New half bath on first floor for a total of 2.5 baths. Solar on roof to offset electric bills. Raised vegetable/flower beds in front South facing and lovely garden on East side. In ground irrigation system in yard. One car parking in front by custom. Tons of extra storage and full laundry in basement. This house packs a lot of amenities for the square footage. A gem ready for the taking. Easy walk to Alewife or Davis T stations. Taxes reflect residential exemption.
Property Details
Price:
$1,275,000
MLS #:
73426043
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
northcambridge
Listed Date:
Sep 4, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
1,470
Total Sq Ft:
1,470
Lot Size:
1,742 sqft / 0.04 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1895
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Schools
Elementary School:
Lottery
Middle School:
Lottery
High School:
Crls
Interior
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, E N E R G Y S T A R Qualified Refrigerator, E N E R G Y S T A R Qualified Dryer, E N E R G Y S T A R Qualified Washer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
3 or More, Ductless
Flooring
Wood, Carpet, Pine, Flooring – Wood
Heating
Central, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Ductless
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Architectural Style
Saltbox
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/ Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T- Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Porch – Enclosed, Patio, Patio – Enclosed, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
Parking Features
On Street, Assigned
Parking Spots
1
Roof
Tile
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$2,800
Map
Community
- Address1 Olive Place Cambridge MA
- CityCambridge
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02140
Subdivisions in Cambridge
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Cambridge as of Sep 05, 2025
45
Single Family Listed
86
Avg DOM
1,103
Avg $ / SqFt
$4,224,354
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 1 Olive Place Cambridge MA is a Single Family for sale in Cambridge, MA, 02140. It is listed for $1,275,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 1,470 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1895. The current price per square foot is $867. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Cambridge is $1,103. The average listing price for Single Family in Cambridge is $4,224,354. To schedule a showing of MLS#73426043 at 1 Olive Place in Cambridge, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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1 Olive Place
Cambridge, MA