Through the foyer with parquet inlaid floors, this grandly scaled home offers period features such as soaring ceilings, bay & box windows, and pocket doors throughout. The 19′ formal living room opens to the family room and adjacent dining room. The updated kitchen provides soapstone countertops, a 5-burner Viking stove, counter peninsula for bar seating, pantry, and direct access to the bluestone patio which is plumbed for a gas firepit. Upstairs, the 23′ primary bedroom offers a large walk-in closet, and 4-piece en-suite bath with radiant heat. There are 2 more bedrooms and a hall bath on this floor. The top level houses the guest suite, complete with a living/dining area, 16′ bedroom, in-unit laundry, full bathroom, kitchenette, and a 19′ roof deck. The unfinished lower level hosts the laundry area with sinks, and bulkhead exterior access. Ideally located just blocks from Porter Station and the Porter Square Galleria, offering easy access to destinations by bike or public transit.
Property Details
Price:
$2,975,000
MLS #:
73476201
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
portersquare
Listed Date:
Feb 11, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,992
Total Sq Ft:
2,992
Lot Size:
3,955 sqft / 0.09 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1894
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Schools
Interior
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Ductless
Fireplaces Total
1
Heating
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Laundry Features
In Basement
Exterior
Architectural Style
Victorian
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck – Roof, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
Parking Features
Off Street
Parking Spots
2
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$15,973
Map
Community
- Address6 Forest Street Cambridge MA
- CityCambridge
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02140
Subdivisions in Cambridge
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Cambridge as of Feb 11, 2026
26
Single Family Listed
99
Avg DOM
1,054
Avg $ / SqFt
$3,872,077
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 6 Forest Street Cambridge MA is a Single Family for sale in Cambridge, MA, 02140. It is listed for $2,975,000 and features 4 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 2,992 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1894. The current price per square foot is $994. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Cambridge is $1,054. The average listing price for Single Family in Cambridge is $3,872,077. To schedule a showing of MLS#73476201 at 6 Forest Street in Cambridge, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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6 Forest Street
Cambridge, MA