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85 Washington Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02140

3 beds
3 baths
2,088 sqft
2,907 sqft lot
$1,094 per sqft
1940 build
– on site

Sited on one of the most beautiful streets in the city, this fully renovated home offers an advantageous floor plan & sweeping views of Avon Hill. Through the vestibule and foyer is an open living/dining room with a built-in sideboard and door to the 13' porch plus patio. The high-end kitchen showcases granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (including a 5-burner gas range), a peninsula, and window seat. There is also a half bath on this floor. Upstairs is the family room, primary bedroom, full bathroom, and laundry. The top floor houses a bedroom suite with a full bath, and third bedroom/office with a walk-in closet. The lower level provides a mudroom with direct access to the garage, and storage & utility areas with work sinks. Conveniently located only a few blocks to the Porter T Station, Lesley University, Harvard Law School, and lush parks. The house is sited less than a mile to famous museums, fine dining & performing arts venues. Just 4 stops on the Red Line to Boston.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team / Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 3, 2025 •

MLS# 73338793 —

The Building

Year Built:

1940
Year Built Details:

Renovated Since
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Other (See Remarks)
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Porch
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Accessibility Features:

No
Building Area Total:

2088
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

7
Interior Features:

Living/Dining Rm Combo
Kitchen Level:

First
Family Room Level:

Second
Fireplace:

false
Laundry Features:

Second Floor

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2088
Living Area Source:

Public Record
Kitchen Area:

180
Kitchen Length:

15
Kitchen Width:

12
Bedroom 2 Area:

198
Bedroom 3 Area:

240
Bedroom 2 Length:

18
Bedroom 2 Width:

11
Bedroom 3 Length:

20
Bedroom 3 Width:

12
Master Bedroom Area:

154
Master Bedroom Length:

14
Master Bedroom Width:

11
Bathroom 2 Area:

84
Bathroom 2 Length:

12
Bathroom 2 Width:

7
Bathroom 3 Area:

70
Bathroom 3 Length:

14
Bathroom 3 Width:

5

Location

Directions:

Between Arlington Street and Upland Road.
Latitude:

42.38629
Longitude:

-71.12391

The Property

Parcel Number:

415130
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Gentle Sloping
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.07
Lot Size SqFt:

2907
Lot Size Acres:

0.07
Zoning:

res
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

59690
Tax Annual Amount:

13755.24
Tax Assessed Value:

2106000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Level:

Third
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second

Baths

Total Baths:

2.5
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Level:

Third
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Carport:

false
Parking Features:

Under
Covered Spaces:

1

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$2,285,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$12,235
Taxes	$1,146
Insurance	$628
Utilities	$296 See report
Total	$14,305/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/26/25 Feb 26, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$2,285,000	187.4% (14.9% / YR)
8/6/12 Aug 6, 2012		MLSPIN	$795,000

House For Sale

$2,285,000

Cost Est.

$14,305/mo.

Listing provided by broker:

Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

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This house located in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA 02140 is currently for sale for $2,285,000. 85 Washington Avenue is a 2,088 square foot house with 3 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 6 days. 85 Washington Avenue is in the Neighborhood Nine neighborhood of Cambridge and has a WalkScore® of 92, making it a walker’s paradise. This house is in the attendance area of High School Program Extension.

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