Arguably the finest cottage in Cambridge, this fully renovated jewel box blends timeless charm with modern comfort. Set above the street, the main living level offers an inviting flow, including a front living room and a bespoke Boston Globe award–winning eat-in kitchen that opens through French doors to a private deck and beautifully landscaped back yard and garden with mature trees and plantings. The finished lower level, partially above grade, features the “Bermuda Room” with built-in desks and bookcases, and the “Paris Room,” an exceptional family room with custom built-ins and a large picture window. Upstairs are two generously sized bedrooms and a luxurious, impeccably finished full bath. Additional highlights of this home include premium quarter-sawn white oak floors; Back Bay plantation shutters; high-velocity A/C; irrigation and landscape lighting; a custom full-size shed for bicycles; and attic storage. A rare and truly special offering.
Property Details
Price:
$1,798,000
MLS #:
73515633
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
1.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
wellingtonharrington
Listed Date:
May 9, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,440
Total Sq Ft:
1,440
Lot Size:
2,520 sqft / 0.06 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1873
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
992
Appliances
Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Below Grade Finished Area
448
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Steam, Natural Gas, Electric
Interior Features
Walk-up Attic
Laundry Features
In Basement
Exterior
Accessibility Features
No
Architectural Style
Cottage
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, T-Station
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard
Fencing
Fenced
Lot Features
Level
Patio And Porch Features
Deck, Patio
Roof
Shingle
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$3,617
Map
Community
- Address189 Elm Street Cambridge MA
- CityCambridge
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02139
Subdivisions in Cambridge
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Cambridge as of May 09, 2026
72
Single Family Listed
59
Avg DOM
993
Avg $ / SqFt
$3,257,204
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 189 Elm Street Cambridge MA is a Single Family for sale in Cambridge, MA, 02139. It is listed for $1,798,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,440 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1873. The current price per square foot is $1,249. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Cambridge is $993. The average listing price for Single Family in Cambridge is $3,257,204. To schedule a showing of MLS#73515633 at 189 Elm Street in Cambridge, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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189 Elm Street
Cambridge, MA