This 1860 front-gabled Cambridge house with Greek Revival elements sits in Porter Square. Morning light moves across a garden designed by Soren DeNiord, through floor-to-ceiling sliders, and onto decorative hardwood floors with perimeter inlay. A banistered staircase curves up from the entry, with sightlines reaching to the kitchen beyond. The living and dining rooms connect, with the living room spilling into a 1981 addition centered on a cast iron wood-burning stove. Eleven rooms unfold across three levels: three bedrooms and an artist’s studio on the second floor; two more bedrooms under a finished attic with skylights, built-in bookcases, and a rope-handled stair. A bamboo fence encloses a garden room for repose, with a silver maple and an Asian magnolia. Gas-fired forced hot air, central AC, and an on-demand water heater were installed in 2014, along with a full basement fortification. Kitchen and baths await a new owner’s vision. Close by: Davis Square and the MBTA Redline
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Last Checked: June 4th, 2026 at 11:08am (Source: MLS PIN #73524233)
Air Conditioning
Waterview
Lead Paint Free
General Information for 9 Orchard Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Listing ID73524233
Property TypeSingle Family / Detached
Price$1,950,000 ($678.73/SqFt)
StyleColonial
CityCambridge
CountyMiddlesex
MLS AreaPorter Square
Neighborhood(s)
Garage Parking0
ZoningB
Year Built1860
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Year Built DetailsApproximate
Interior Features for 9 Orchard Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Approximate Living Area Total2873
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Rooms10
Bedrooms5
Primary En Suite BathroomNo
BasementFull
Cooling1, Split
Fireplaces
AppliancesRange
FlooringTile
Electric220 Volts
Exterior Features for 9 Orchard Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Approximate Lot Size (Acres)0.1
Approximate Lot Size (Square Feet)4484
Total Parking0
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 Connections110 Volts
Water ViewsNo
Water Views Features
Waterfront0
Waterfront Features
Pool Features
Horse Permitted0
Horse Amenities
Disclosures for 9 Orchard Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Lead PaintNone
UFFI
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Living Area Disclosure
Building Area SourcePublic Records
Special Listing Conditions
ExclusionsChicken Run
Compensation Based On
Financial Information for 9 Orchard Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Association Fee
Association Fee Frequency
Association Fee Includes
Real Estate Tax12586
Tax Year2025
Assessed Value$1,982,000
Location Information for 9 Orchard Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Elementary SchoolCps
Middle SchoolCps
High SchoolLatin
Neighborhood(s)
MLS AreaPorter Square
Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails
Contact Information for 9 Orchard Street, Cambridge MA 02140