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140 Upland Road Cambridge — Photo 1 of 31

140 Upland Road Cambridge — Photo 1 of 31

$4,595,000

140 Upland Road, Cambridge, MA 02140

Cambridge, MA 02140 — Avon Hill

Beds

6

Baths

4

SqFt

4,255

Style

Single Family

Built

1888

Grand and stately 1888 Queen Anne brick single-family with superb sun exposures sited above street grade on rare 1/4-acre corner lot at summit of Avon Hill, close to the Porter Sqare Red Line, Commuter Rail, Harvard Law School, & Harvard's science center. 14 well-proportioned rooms. Gracious and elegant residence: high ceilings, moldings, numerous large windows, custom woodwork, 3 period fireplaces, magnificent large-scale 19th-c. stained glass panel, finely detailed original medallions. Excellent cross-ventilation. Hardwood floors. 6 bedrooms, 3 full & 2 half-baths. 2 sets of washers/dryers. 5 bay windows, substantial sandstone window sills & threshold, original terracotta details, distinctive brickwork, gables, ornate shingle patterns, slate roof. Separate-entrance 905 s.f. lower-level office & 1/2-bath. Porch: granite steps, ornate turned balusters, period trim. 3rd-floor auxiliary apartment has private entry & 175 s.f. rooftop deck. Without architectural changes apartment can be re-incorporated with 1st- & 2nd-floor living areas. Landscaped & fenced gardens with dozens of mature trees & scores of rhododendron, azalea, & flowering perennials. 500 s.f. stone-paved patio at rear of residence. Charming pond & fountain with goldfish & shubunkin. 2020 state-of-the-art two-pipe boiler system installed by New England SteamWorks, which specializes in steam systems plus two 2023 Bosch heat pump/AC compressors: one outside for main house and one on 3rd-floor deck for apartment. 2nd floor has high-velocity system with ducting in the ceilings above all the rooms. Off-street parking.

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Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$1080/sqft
Local Avg (Cambridge)$961/sqft
12% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Cambridge, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$4,595,000
Annual Taxes$31,695

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street1

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms14
Fireplaces3
FlooringWood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Parquet
BasementFull, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Climate & Utilities

HeatingCentral, Steam, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Heat Pump, Dual
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionBrick
RoofSlate
FoundationStone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
ZoningB

Property & Lot

Acres0.24
SqFt Lot10,313
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot, Level

Amenities & Appliances

Gas Water Heater • Range • Oven • Dishwasher • Disposal • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Golf • Medical Facility

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second
Master BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bedroom 4Bedroom 5
First
Living RoomDining Room
Basement
Office
Main,First
Kitchen
Living Room
Lvl First

16.75 x 32.666666666

Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room
Lvl First

18.166666666 x 12.833333333

Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen
Lvl Main,First

19.333333333 x 14.583333333

Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances

Office
Lvl Basement

14 x 21.666666666

Master Bedroom
Lvl Second

15.583333333 x 13.833333333

Bedroom 2
Lvl Second

16.75 x 13.083333333

Bedroom 3
Lvl Second

13.416666666 x 13.083333333

Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom 4
Lvl Second

10.75 x 14.916666666

Bedroom 5
Lvl Second

11.5 x 13.666666666

Population

21,204

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$135K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

65.1%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Middlesex County

2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 4,255 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 10,313 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Full Cambridge, MA market report ZIP 02140 market data
Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group

Listing Office: Compass

MLS® Number: 73564377

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