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86 Avon Hill Street, Cambridge MA 02140
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$2,495,000

86 Avon Hill Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140
Listed by Sandrine Deschaux
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,781 sqft
Year built
1880

About this home

Set on one of Cambridge's most admired residential streets - wide, tree-canopied and lined with magnificent Victorian and Second Empire residences-, this well-maintained c.1880 attached single-family home, elevated above the street, is brimming with period character, soaring 9-foot ceilings, generously propertioned rooms, abundant natural light and a classic floor plan designed for comfortable living and gracious entertaining. A large deck overlooks a tapestry of towering trees and verdant gardens, creating a private retreat accompanied by birdsong and seasonal beauty. The second floor offers four bedrooms and a full bath, including the potential to create a luxurious primary suite. The top level provides another bedroom with ensuite bath and flex space for guests, work, or retreat. Untapped LL potential. A rare chance to become the steward of a home in an iconic setting, premium address, moments from Porter & Harvard Squares, acclaimed restaurants, shops, universities and the Red line

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73537440
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Avon Hill Historic District
Status
Active
Days on market
68
On market date
June 17, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.07 acres

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Graham and Parks
0.19 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
347
Student:teacher ratio
10.5:1
District
Cambridge
Middle
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.48 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
8.2:1
District
Cambridge
High
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
1.03 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

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$499,000 down
$1,996,000 loan
Principal & interest$12,946
Property tax (est.)$2,079
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated June 21, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.