103 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Cambridge
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103 Irving Street,Cambridge, MA 02138
$6,475,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 6,321 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: gail roberts, ed feijo & team
Office: coldwell banker realty - cambridge
MLS#:73581659
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$6,475,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,024.36

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,...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1889
  • Listing ID #:73581659
  • Updated:September 25, 2026 at 12:57 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:6
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:11
  • Bedroom Description:Bedroom
  • Basement Description:Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access
  • Living area:6,321 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:4 Cooling Zones, Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shingle
  • Year built:1889
  • Building area:6,321 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.24 Acres
  • Lot Features:Gentle Sloping
  • Architectural Style:Colonial
  • Construction Materials:Frame
  • Exterior Features:Deck, Garden, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Foundation Description:Stone

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$6,475,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,024.36
  • Tax amount:$43,908 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:In Basement

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:3
  • Parking description:Carport, Off Street
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