Through the foyer with parquet inlaid floors, this grandly scaled home offers period features such as soaring ceilings, bay & box windows, and pocket doors throughout. The 19' formal living room opens to the family room and adjacent dining room. The updated kitchen provides soapstone countertops, a 5-burner Viking stove, counter peninsula for bar seating, pantry, and direct access to the bluestone patio which is plumbed for a gas firepit. Upstairs, the 23' primary bedroom offers a large walk-in closet, and 4-piece en-suite bath with radiant heat. There are 2 more bedrooms and a hall bath on this floor. The top level houses the guest suite, complete with a living/dining area, 16' bedroom, in-unit laundry, full bathroom, kitchenette, and a 19' roof deck. The unfinished lower level hosts the laundry area with sinks, and bulkhead exterior access. Ideally located just blocks from Porter Station and the Porter Square Galleria, offering easy access to destinations by bike or public transit.
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Last Checked: May 5th, 2026 at 6:23pm (Source: MLS PIN #73509514)
Air Conditioning
Waterview
Lead Paint Free
General Information for 6 Forest Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Listing ID73509514
Property TypeSingle Family / Detached
Price$2,950,000 ($985.96/SqFt)
StyleColonial
CityCambridge
CountyMiddlesex
MLS AreaPorter Square
Neighborhood(s)
Garage Parking0
Zoningres
Year Built1894
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Year Built DetailsActual,Renovated Since
Handicap Access / Features0
Interior Features for 6 Forest Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Approximate Living Area Total2992
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Rooms9
Bedrooms4
Primary En Suite BathroomYes
BasementFull
Cooling1, Split
Fireplaces
Appliances
Flooring
Electric
Exterior Features for 6 Forest Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Approximate Lot Size (Acres)0.09
Approximate Lot Size (Square Feet)3955
Total Parking2
Garage Parking0
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping
Parking Features1
Exterior FeaturesPorch
Foundation Materials
Construction MaterialsFrame
Road Frontage Type
Patio & PorchCovered
Roof MaterialAsphalt/fiberglass Shingles
Utility Connections
Water ViewsNo
Water Views Features
Waterfront0
Waterfront Features
Pool Features
Horse Permitted0
Horse Amenities
Disclosures for 6 Forest Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Lead PaintNone
UFFINo
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Living Area Disclosure
Building Area SourceMeasured
Special Listing Conditions
ExclusionsAll Personal Property.
Compensation Based On
Financial Information for 6 Forest Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Association Fee
Association Fee Frequency
Association Fee Includes
Real Estate Tax15973.09
Tax Year2026
Assessed Value$2,494,900
Location Information for 6 Forest Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Neighborhood(s)
MLS AreaPorter Square
Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails
Contact Information for 6 Forest Street, Cambridge MA 02140