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Single Family Residence at 157 Brattle Street, Cambridge MA 02138, Cambridge
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$15,800,000

157 Brattle Street, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listed by Cort LaBonte Coldren Coopersmith Group
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
6.5
Living area
12,704 sqft
Year built
1895

About this home

Set among the stately residences of historic Brattle Street, this completely renovated & pristine home offers approximately 9,594 square feet of elegant living space on a rare 0.41-acre corner lot in sought-after West Cambridge—moments from Harvard Squar/Charles River. Beautiful private yard w/ sports court, outdoor kitchen,heated garage. The interior blends timeless architectural character w/ modern sophistication, featuring nine-foot ceilings, custom millwork, wood floors, beautiful windows, 8 fireplaces that bring warmth throughout. A gracious foyer opens to expansive formal living & dining rooms ideal for entertaining, complemented by a fully renovated chef’s kitchen with island seating & casual dining area. A comfortable family room and den flow effortlessly to the outdoors & connect to a double mudroom offering abundant storage. The upper levels host 5 host 5 bedrooms all with ensuite baths, finished lower level, playroom, media, gym, sauna. Geothermal heat.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73487660
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
205
On market date
March 17, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
6.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
0.41 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
John M Tobin
0.56 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
0.56 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
1.14 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).

82
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores15
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies9

Market position

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

On the market 205 days -- 114 more days than Cambridge's current average of 91 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,013 active listings in Cambridge right now is $7,950.

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$3,160,000 down
$12,640,000 loan
Principal & interest$81,983
Property tax (est.)$13,167
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated May 26, 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.