4 Shepard St., Cambridge, MA 02138

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4 Shepard St.,Cambridge, MA 02138
$3,800,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 4,099 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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  • Sat, Nov 07
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Listed by: monalisa team, jennifer mcdonald
Office: compass
MLS#:73597898
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$3,800,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$927.06

About this home

A rare opportunity to own a gracious, expansive Victorian-era home ideally situated between Harvard and Porter Squares, and offering exceptional access to Cambridge’s celebrated restaurants, performing arts, museums, universities, and public transportation. Rich in character and original architectural detail, this distinguished home combines beautifully proportioned spaces, gracefully curved hallways, restored pocket doors, carved ceiling medallions, original moldings, and hardwood floors throughout. Significant recent improvements include a new foundation, insulation, Marvin Ultimate triple glazed windows, 400 amp electric service and more. The 3rd floor is a designated auxiliary apartment dwelling in need of full refurbishment and together, this sets the stage for the home’s next iteration.The gracious first floor welcomes you through a wraparound front porch into an elegant central foyer flanked by formal living and dining rooms, each featuring a striking original fireplace with...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1895
  • Listing ID #:73597898
  • Updated:November 03, 2026 at 05:10 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Rooms Total:14
  • Flooring:Hardwood, Wood
  • Basement Description:Bulkhead, Concrete, Full
  • Living area:4,099 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Forced Air

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shingle
  • Year built:1895
  • Building area:4,099 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.11 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Victorian
  • Construction Materials:Frame
  • Exterior Features:Garden, Patio, Porch
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$3,800,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$927.06
  • Tax amount:$20,092 (2026)

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Off Street
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