Single Family Residence at 160 Norfolk Street # 1, Cambridge MA 02139, Cambridge
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$2,750,000

160 Norfolk Street # 1, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listed by Laura Palumbo-Hanson
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4.5
Living area
2,939 sqft
Year built
1855

About this home

A Landmark Cambridge Residence. Once the rectory for St. Mary of the Annunciation, the Luke-Scully-Burns House is a distinguished 1855 Second Empire Mansard, newly designed in 2022 to meet contemporary life while preserving its historic character. Beautifully sited on a side street overlooking the renewed Sennott Park, this architecturally sophisticated residence offers expansive views, glorious light and nearly 3,000 square feet of exceptionally appointed living space. Its gracious proportions, thoughtful details and connection to the park create a unique setting unlike any other in Cambridge. An impressive foyer sets the tone with a dramatic double-height tray ceiling and exquisite sphere chandelier. European oak floors lead to an elegant open living and dining room, where a dual-sided fireplace provides a warm focal point and doors open directly to a private deck. The beautifully executed kitchen features a waterfall island with seating, custom double-height cabinetry, two Gaggenau wall ovens and paneled refrigerator, plus a Thermador five-burner cooktop with pot filler and stainless steel hood. Oversized windows with motorized Hunter Douglas blinds draw in abundant natural light. Occupying the second level, the serene primary suite includes a large custom walk-in closet, luxurious bathroom and an extraordinary private deck with open-sky views across Sennott Park. Two additional bedrooms on the third floor each enjoy their own en-suite bathroom. The versatile garden level offers a spacious family/media room with custom built-in shelving and direct access to a secluded patio. The fourth bedroom and fourth full bathroom complete this level. With four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, three private outdoor spaces and two parking spaces, this rare home offers the scale and comfort of single-family living. Fabulously located in the center of Cambridge, it is just blocks from Kendall, Central and Inman Squares, as well as the MIT and Harvard campuses, combining enduring architectural presence with the very best of city living.

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Property details

MLS #
73580742
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
8
On market date
September 16, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Cambridgeport
0.12 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
252
Student:teacher ratio
9.3:1
District
Cambridge
Middle
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.49 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
279
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
HighCharter
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.72 mi away · Grades 6-12
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
288
Student:teacher ratio
9.3:1
District
Community Charter School of Cambridge (District)

Walkability

Blended score for Cambridge's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

90
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.7 / 20 -- Most walkable
Nearby-amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies17

Market position

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

On the market 8 days -- 81 fewer days than Cambridge's current average of 89 days.
For reference, the median list price across 919 active listings in Cambridge right now is $5,900.

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$16,711/mo
$550,000 down
$2,200,000 loan
Principal & interest$14,269
Property tax (est.)$2,292
Home insurance (est.)$150

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