Grand and stately 1888 Queen Anne brick single-family with superb sun exposures, sited above the street grade on a rare 1/4-acre corner lot at the summit of Avon Hill, close to the Porter Square Red Line, Commuter Rail, Harvard Law School, & Harvard's science center. 14 well-proportioned rooms. Gracious and elegant residence: high ceilings, crown moldings, large windows, custom woodwork, 3 period fireplaces, magnificent large-scale 19th-c. stained-glass panel, original medallions. Excellent cross-ventilation. Beautiful modern kitchen with informal dining area. 6 bedrooms, 3 full & 2 half-baths. Hardwood floors. 2 sets of washers/dryers. 5 bay windows, stone window sills, distinctive brickwork, gables, distinctive shingle patterns, slate roof. Separate-entrance 905 s.f. lower-level office & 1/2-bath. Porch with granite steps, turned balusters. Floor-through 3rd-floor auxiliary apartment has separate entry & 175 s.f. rooftop deck. Without architectural changes, the apartment can be re-integrated with 1st- & 2nd-floor living areas. Landscaped & fenced gardens with mature trees & scores of flowering perennials, rhododendron and azalea. Secluded 500-s.f. stone patio. Charming pond & fountain with goldfish & shubunkin. 2020 state-of-the-art 2-pipe boiler system installed by specialist firm New England SteamWorks. Two 2023 Bosch heat pump/AC compressors: one for the main house and one for the apartment. The 2nd floor has high-velocity system with ducting in the ceilings above the rooms. Off-street parking.
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Last Checked: October 10th, 2026 at 1:43pm (Source: MLS PIN #73564377)
Air Conditioning
Waterview
Lead Paint Free
General Information for 140 Upland Road, Cambridge MA 02140
Listing ID73564377
Property TypeSingle Family / Detached
Price$4,385,000 ($1,030.55/SqFt)
StyleColonial
CityCambridge
CountyMiddlesex
MLS AreaAvon Hill
Neighborhood(s)
Garage Parking0
ZoningB
Year Built1888
Year Built SourcePublic Records
Year Built DetailsActual
Handicap Access / Features0
Interior Features for 140 Upland Road, Cambridge MA 02140
Approximate Living Area Total4255
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Rooms14
Bedrooms6
Primary En Suite BathroomYes
BasementFull
Cooling1, Split
Fireplaces
AppliancesRange
FlooringTile
Electric220 Volts
Exterior Features for 140 Upland Road, Cambridge MA 02140
Approximate Lot Size (Acres)0.24
Approximate Lot Size (Square Feet)10313
Total Parking1
Garage Parking0
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping
Parking Features1
Exterior FeaturesPorch
Foundation Materials
Construction MaterialsFrame
Approximate Street Frontage107.00
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 140 Upland Road, Cambridge MA 02140
Lead PaintNone
UFFINo
Living Area Includes BasementNo
Living Area Disclosure
Building Area SourceMeasured
Special Listing Conditions
ExclusionsHand-Carved Wooden Wall Art
Compensation Based On
Financial Information for 140 Upland Road, Cambridge MA 02140
Association Fee
Association Fee Frequency
Association Fee Includes
Real Estate Tax31695
Tax Year2025
Assessed Value$4,751,800
Location Information for 140 Upland Road, Cambridge MA 02140
Neighborhood(s)
MLS AreaAvon Hill
Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails
Contact Information for 140 Upland Road, Cambridge MA 02140