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$7,500,000

195 Brattle Street, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listed by The May Group
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4.5
Living area
4,741 sqft
Year built
1896

About this home

There are houses distinguished by their architecture, others by the people who have lived in them, and a rare few where the two come together to create something truly extraordinary. 195 Brattle Street is one of those houses. Designed in 1896 by noted architect H. Langford Warren for Harvard professor and pioneering theater educator George Pierce Baker, this remarkable Queen Anne/Shingle-style residence has been lovingly restored with an exceptional eye for design and a deep respect for its architectural heritage.From the beginning, the house was conceived with beautifully proportioned rooms and a thoughtful floor plan that works as well for contemporary family life as it did more than a century ago. Everywhere you look, there is something special to discover, a beautifully carved bench, an exquisite leaded glass window, an inviting nook, or a stunning mantle. At its heart is a magnificent front living hall with an extraordinary paneled inglenook and fireplace. In restoring the house, the current owners preserved these wonderful details and thoughtfully recreated those lost over time, allowing the original architecture to guide their work. With approximately 4,700 square feet, 5 bedrooms, and 4.5 bathrooms, the house offers generous space for family and friends while retaining a remarkable sense of warmth and intimacy. Set on an 11,000-square-foot corner lot, nestled among some of Cambridge's most beautiful homes, the property includes a surprisingly private garden and expansive lawn, upper terrace, lower patio, and parking for two cars accessed from Lakeview Avenue. A rare opportunity to become part of the story of one of Cambridge's most distinctive homes.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73593657
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Old Cambridge
Status
Active
Days on market
4
On market date
October 21, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.26 acres
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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
John M Tobin
0.53 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
321
Student:teacher ratio
11.1:1
District
Cambridge
Middle
Vassal Lane Upper School
0.53 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
290
Student:teacher ratio
8.5:1
District
Cambridge
High
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
1.36 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).

87
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.7 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores9
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies6

Market position

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

On the market 4 days -- 95 fewer days than Cambridge's current average of 99 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,075 active listings in Cambridge right now is $7,950.

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$1,500,000 down
$6,000,000 loan
Principal & interest$38,916
Property tax (est.)$6,250
Home insurance (est.)$150

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