73 Francis Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138

Cambridge
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73 Francis Avenue,Cambridge, MA 02138
$2,850,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,605 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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Listed by: the may group
Office: gibson sotheby's international realty
MLS#:73525494
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$2,850,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$790.57

About this home

Some houses feel as though they’ve been lifted from the pages of a storybook; others gather stories of their own. At 73 Francis Avenue, both feel true. Tucked on the circle at the end of Kirkland Street, wrapped in ivy and surrounded by extraordinary gardens, the house feels almost hidden, like a secret discovered at the edge of Cambridge. From the street it carries the romance of a Cotswold cottage, unexpected and quietly enchanting among the trees. Inside, the rooms feel warm and inviting, shaped by conversation, books, meals, and the rhythms of daily life. At the back of the house, a light filled solarium brings the outside in and overlooks the gardens beyond. It is a place to gather, to eat, to tend plants, or simply retreat for a quiet moment. With four bedrooms plus a large study, three and a half bathrooms, and 3,605 square feet of living space on a beautifully landscaped 6,591 square feet lot, this lovingly cared for home is rich with character, warmth, and imagination,...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1926
  • Listing ID #:73525494
  • Updated:May 30, 2026 at 12:15 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:10
  • Flooring:Wood
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathroom
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Indoor Grill, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Unfinished
  • Living area:3,605 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:1 Cooling Zone, Heat Pump
  • Heating:Steam

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Slate
  • Year built:1926
  • Building area:3,605 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.15 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Colonial
  • Exterior Features:Garden, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Foundation Description:Block

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,850,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$790.57
  • Tax amount:$21,877 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, In Basement, Washer
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