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$6,475,000

103 Irving Street, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listed by Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5
Living area
6,321 sqft
Year built
1889

About this home

A rare opportunity to own one of Cambridge’s most discreet yet storied residences. Tucked away just blocks from Harvard Yard, 103 Irving Street was once home to legendary chef Julia Child, whose iconic kitchen is now preserved at the Smithsonian. The gracious home with culinary pedigree has since been thoughtfully renovated for 21st century luxury living while retaining the architectural detail and grand scale of another era. Beautifully proportioned spaces lend themselves to both everyday living and elegant entertaining. Understated amenities abound, including a well-equipped butler’s pantry that doubles as a caterer’s kitchen, Poggenpohl cabinetry, gas fireplaces, a wine room, Lutron lighting, and powerful solar panel system. Outside, professionally landscaped irrigated grounds are complemented by an expansive brick patio framed by a stone wall. A wide porte cochère at the end of a long driveway provides sheltered parking. Rich in history and ideally situated near restaurants, performing arts, museums, and universities, this remarkable property is truly irreplaceable.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73581659
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
30
On market date
September 23, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
3
Lot size
0.24 acres

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Maria L. Baldwin
0.38 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
354
Student:teacher ratio
11.1:1
District
Cambridge
Middle
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.81 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
262
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
High
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
0.31 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,867
Student:teacher ratio
8.6:1
District
Cambridge

Walkability

Blended score for Cambridge's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

86
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.2 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies12

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Cambridge, from live MLS data.

On the market 30 days -- 67 fewer days than Cambridge's current average of 97 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,077 active listings in Cambridge right now is $7,950.

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$1,295,000 down
$5,180,000 loan
Principal & interest$33,597
Property tax (est.)$5,396
Home insurance (est.)$150

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