189 Elm Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Topsail Realty
189 Elm Street,Cambridge, MA 02139
$1,798,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,440 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: maggie dee + charles cherney team
Office: compass
MLS#:73515633
Source:MLSPIN
Price summary
- Price:$1,798,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,248.61
About this home
Arguably the finest cottage in Cambridge, this fully renovated jewel box blends timeless charm with modern comfort. Set above the street, the main living level offers an inviting flow, including a comfortable front living room and a bespoke Boston Globe award–winning eat-in kitchen that opens through French doors to a private deck and beautifully landscaped back yard and garden with mature trees and plantings. The finished lower level, partially above grade, features the “Bermuda Room” with built-in desks and bookcases, and the “Paris Room,” an exceptional family room with custom built-ins and a large picture window. Upstairs are two generously sized bedrooms and a luxurious, impeccably finished full bath. Additional highlights of this home include premium quarter-sawn white oak floors; Back Bay plantation shutters; high-velocity A/C; irrigation and landscape lighting; a custom full-size shed for bicycles; and attic storage. A rare and truly special offering.
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Home facts
- Year built:1873
- Listing ID #:73515633
- Updated:May 11, 2026 at 04:01 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:6
- Flooring:Hardwood, Tile
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement Description:Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
- Living area:1,440 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:1 Cooling Zone, Central Air
- Heating:Electric, Natural Gas, Steam
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1873
- Building area:1,440 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.06 Acres
- Lot Features:Level
- Architectural Style:Cottage
- Construction Materials:Frame
- Exterior Features:Deck, Patio
- Foundation Description:Stone
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,798,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,248.61
- Tax amount:$3,616 (2026)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, In Basement, Washer
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