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8 Whittier Street Cambridge, MA 02140
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Key Details
Sold Price $2,750,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,958 sqft
Price per Sqft $929
MLS Listing ID 73002442
Sold Date 09/30/22
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1902
Annual Tax Amount $9,378
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 3,920 Sqft
Acres 0.09
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
When asked what he liked about growing up at 8 Whittier St, he described it as a “blessed spot”. His family's home for 50 years, it is bathed in light, love & personality. A classic Cambridge house with a hint of 70's funk, it has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The 1st floor has been opened up to maximize the connection between the living spaces & the yard which wraps around the house like a scarf & the western light which hits you in the face in the afternoon. The 2nd floor has 3 lovely bedrooms plus a study & the top floor has 2 additional bedrooms & a bonus spot for projects. The full basement houses laundry, a bathroom, and endless opportunities. While the roof is older, the heating system has a fancy newer forced HW boiler with Runtal style radiators. The windows have been replaced over time & the kitchen has had a recent makeover. What is best about this house though is its intangible quality- something that draws you in & makes you want to sit down and share the stories of your d
Location
State MA
County Middlesex
Area Avon Hill
Zoning B
Direction Upland Road to Whittier Street
Rooms
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
Primary Bedroom Level Second
Dining Room Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Open Floorplan
Kitchen Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access
Interior
Interior Features Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Home Office, Bonus Room, Bathroom
Heating Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Dining Room, Living Room
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tank Water Heaterless, Utility Connections for Gas Range
Laundry In Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Garden
Fence Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, T-Station, University
Utilities Available for Gas Range
Roof Type Shingle
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Level
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
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Bought with Barbara Currier • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
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