281 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Cambridge
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Shanahan Group
281 Concord Ave,Cambridge, MA 02138
$3,200,000
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  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,744 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: edmund wong
Office: new year realty
MLS#:73579563
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$3,200,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$854.7

About this home

Located off Harvard Square in West Cambridge, this dramatic contemporary residence is defined by exceptional volume, natural light, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The main living area is entirely at ground level, with zero stairs required, and a primary suite on each level—offering exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living. Soaring ceilings of approximately 14 feet and a long wall of south-facing windows create an extraordinary sense of scale and light. The kitchen, dining, and living spaces flow together and open directly to a private rear garden patio, creating a peaceful, Zen-like setting and a generous indoor-outdoor space for entertaining. Inside, warm natural materials are layered with moody, saturated color. A dramatic glass wall along the staircase and upper hallway, complemented by skylights above, draws light deep into the home and creates a striking transparency between levels. Expansive yet intimate, the home combines dramatic architectural volume, flexible...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1926
  • Listing ID #:73579563
  • Updated:November 08, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Rooms Total:7
  • Flooring:Hardwood
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathroom, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Basement Description:Unfinished
  • Living area:3,744 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Electric, Forced Air
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1926
  • Building area:3,744 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.09 Acres
  • Lot Features:Level
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary
  • Exterior Features:Garden, Patio, Professional Landscaping
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter

Schools

  • High school:Cambridge Public
  • Middle school:Cambridge Public
  • Elementary school:Cambridge Public

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$3,200,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$854.7
  • Tax amount:$24,040 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Electric Dryer Hookup, First Floor, Washer Hookup

Parking

  • Parking description:On Street
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