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Optimum location. Charming 1925 sunny free-standing 5-bedroom single-family residence in long-established village setting at the corner of two Avon Hill tree-lined residential side streets. Prestigious location on a one-way street just a short distance to Porter Square, the Commuter Rail, and the Red Line connecting to MIT, MGH, and downtown Boston. Dozens of restaurants and shops within a few blocks. Harvard Law School and the university's science center are a half-mile away. Residence's generous setbacks from neighboring houses and corner site allow unobstructed eastern, southern, and western light. Enormous heated south, east, and west-facing sun porch/sitting room surrounded by deluxe thermal glass doors that open with ease. Expansive west-facing living room with fireplace and views of property's gardens as well as lovely neighboring houses and gardens. Generous dining room with east-facing windows. Eat-in kitchen with four-window bay. Lovely arches frame the western side of large covered dining pavilion. First-floor bedroom/study. Four 2nd-floor bedrooms. Beautiful oak floors throughout. Good-size multi-pane windows. Large 8,253 s.f. lot with extensive gardens and a wide variety of mature flowering perennials. Generous 253-s.f. one-car garage plus a full-size tandem off-street parking space. 575 s.f. attic. Full-footprint basement with 8'1" ceilings & interior & exterior access offers workshop and storage possibilities. For gardeners and those seeking outdoor play and entertaining space, this is an unusual combination of a cottage-size house on a large lot that is conveniently close to everything.

Highlights

  • Residential
  • Single Family Residence
  • Built in 1925
  • 0.19 Acre Lot
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Newly Listed

Open House

  • November 7, 2026
    12:30pm - 2:00pm
  • November 8, 2026
    12:00pm - 2:00pm

This open house information was last updated on 11/05/2026 05:33PM

  • Bedrooms
    5
  • Bathrooms
    1 full · 1 half
  • Year Built
    1925
  • Architectural Style
    Colonial
  • Construction Materials
    Frame
  • Foundation
    Concrete Perimeter
  • Garage Spaces
    1.0
  • Parking Features
    Attached, Paved, Garage, Off Street, Garage Faces Side, Deeded
  • Living Area
    1948.0
  • Appliances
    Gas Water Heater
  • Flooring
    Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Exterior Features
    Rain Gutters, Garden
  • Patio And Porch
    Covered, Patio, Deck, Porch, Enclosed
  • Cooling
    None
  • Heating
    Natural Gas, Central, Steam
  • Basement
    Full, Walk-Out Access, Unfinished, Interior Entry, Concrete

  • Acres
    0.19
  • Lot Features
    Level, Corner Lot
  • View
    Scenic
  • Water
    Public

  • Area
    Avon Hill
  • County
    Middlesex
  • City
    Cambridge
  • Neighborhood
    West Cambridge
  • Zip Code
    02140

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This home is listed at $2,685,000 with 1,948 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $1,378 per square foot.

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When was this house built?

This home was built in 1925, making it approximately 101 years old.

What is the lot size of this property?

3 Bates St sits on a 0.19-acre lot, which is 8,276 square feet.

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The most recent public record shows annual property taxes for 3 Bates St were approximately $16,715. This may change with reassessment or exemptions. Our local partner can verify current tax amounts and help you estimate future costs based on your situation.

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Last Updated: November 05, 2026 at 05:53PM | Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) | MLS#: 73599455