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3 Bates Street
Cambridge, MA, 02140
$2,685,000
5 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,948 SqFt
0.19 Acres
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Optimum location. Charming 1925 sunny free-standing 5-bedroom single-family residence in long-established village setting at the corner of two Avon Hill tree-lined residential side streets. Prestigious location on a one-way street just a short distance to Porter Square, the Commuter Rail, and the Red Line connecting to MIT, MGH, and downtown Boston. Dozens of restaurants and shops within a few blocks. Harvard Law School and the university’s science center are a half-mile away. Residence’s generous setbacks from neighboring houses and corner site allow unobstructed eastern, southern, and western light. Enormous heated south, east, and west-facing sun porch/sitting room surrounded by deluxe thermal glass doors that open with ease. Expansive west-facing living room with fireplace and views of property’s gardens as well as lovely neighboring houses and gardens. Generous dining room with east-facing windows. Eat-in kitchen with four-window bay. Lovely arches frame the western side of large covered dining pavilion. First-floor bedroom/study. Four 2nd-floor bedrooms. Beautiful oak floors throughout. Good-size multi-pane windows. Large 8,253 s.f. lot with extensive gardens and a wide variety of mature flowering perennials. Generous 253-s.f. one-car garage plus a full-size tandem off-street parking space. 575 s.f. attic. Full-footprint basement with 8’1″ ceilings & interior & exterior access offers workshop and storage possibilities. For gardeners and those seeking outdoor play and entertaining space, this is an unusual combination of a cottage-size house on a large lot that is conveniently close to everything.

Property Details

Price:
$2,685,000
MLS #:
73599455
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
1.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
West Cambridge
Neighborhood:
avonhill
Listed Date:
Nov 5, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,948
Total Sq Ft:
1,948
Lot Size:
8,253 sqft / 0.19 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1925
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Interior

Above Grade Finished Area
1948
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Heating
Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Walk-up Attic
Levels
Multi/Split

Exterior

Accessibility Features
No
Architectural Style
Colonial
Attached Garage YN
1
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame
Covered Spaces
1
Exterior Features
Porch – Enclosed, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Garage Spaces
1
Green Energy Efficient
Partial
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Level
Open Parking Spaces
1
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Attached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
Porch – Enclosed, Patio, Covered
Roof
Shingle
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Scenic View(s)

Financial

Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$16,715

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Community

Market Summary

Current real estate data for Single Family in Cambridge as of Nov 05, 2026
61
Single Family Listed
77
Avg DOM
1,036
Avg $ / SqFt
$3,702,588
Avg List Price

Property Summary

    Located in the West Cambridge subdivision, 3 Bates Street Cambridge MA is a Single Family for sale in Cambridge, MA, 02140. It is listed for $2,685,000 and features 5 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,948 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1925. The current price per square foot is $1,378. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Cambridge is $1,036. The average listing price for Single Family in Cambridge is $3,702,588. To schedule a showing of MLS#73599455 at 3 Bates Street in Cambridge, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.

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