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73 Francis Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138

$2,850,000

Estimated $19,384/month Calculator

Single Family

4 Bedrooms

Baths

3605

Total Parking: 0

6,591 (0.15)

Built in 1926

Some houses feel as though they’ve been lifted from the pages of a storybook; others gather stories of their own. At 73 Francis Ave, both feel true. Tucked on the circle at the end of Kirkland St., wrapped in ivy and surrounded by extraordinary gardens, the house feels almost hidden, like a secret discovered at the edge of Cambridge. From the street it carries the romance of a Cotswold cottage, unexpected and quietly enchanting among the trees. Inside, the rooms feel warm and inviting, shaped by conversation, books, meals, and the rhythms of daily life. At the back of the house, a light filled solarium brings the outside in and overlooks the gardens beyond. It is a place to gather, to eat, to tend plants, or simply retreat for a quiet moment. With 4 bedrooms plus a large study, 3.5 baths, & 3,605 sq. ft. of living space on a beautifully landscaped 6,591 sq. ft. lot, this lovingly cared for home is rich with character, warmth, and imagination, waiting quietly for what comes next!

This home has been viewed 6 times

Last Checked: June 7th, 2026 at 8:33am (Source: MLS PIN #73525494)

Air Conditioning

Waterview

Lead Paint Free

General Information for 73 Francis Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138

Listing ID73525494

Property TypeSingle Family / Detached

Price$2,850,000 ($790.57/SqFt)

StyleColonial

CityCambridge

CountyMiddlesex

Neighborhood(s)

Garage Parking0

ZoningA-2

Year Built1926

Year Built SourcePublic Records

Year Built DetailsApproximate

Interior Features for 73 Francis Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138

Approximate Living Area Total3605

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Rooms10

Bedrooms4

Primary En Suite BathroomYes

BasementFull

Cooling1, Split

Fireplaces

AppliancesRange

FlooringTile

Electric220 Volts

Exterior Features for 73 Francis Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138

Approximate Lot Size (Acres)0.15

Approximate Lot Size (Square Feet)6591

Total Parking0

Garage Parking0

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping

Parking Features

Exterior FeaturesPorch

Foundation Materials

Construction Materials

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 73 Francis Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138

Lead PaintNone

UFFI

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Living Area Disclosure

Building Area SourceMeasured

Special Listing Conditions

ExclusionsWasher

Compensation Based On

Financial Information for 73 Francis Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138

Association Fee

Association Fee Frequency

Association Fee Includes

Real Estate Tax21877.6

Tax Year2026

Assessed Value$3,280,000

Location Information for 73 Francis Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138

Neighborhood(s)

Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails

Contact Information for 73 Francis Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138

Agent

Name: The May Group

Office

Name: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Phone: 617-945-9161

Team Members

Name: Abigail Clutz

Payment Calculator

, Interest

Property Taxes 1823.13

Principal & Interest 17560.79

HOA Dues

Term

Interest

Home Price

Down Payment

Exclusive Listing Agent

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

The May Group

Agent Phone

Office Phone

(617) 945-9161

Text Agent Call Agent Call Office

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