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$2,495,000

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86 Avon Hill Street

Cambridge, MA 02140

Avon Hill Historic District

6Beds
2Baths
2,781Sq Ft
$897$/Sq Ft
3,247 sqftLot
1880Built
22Days on Market

Listed by Sandrine Deschaux at RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Listing courtesy of Sandrine Deschaux, RE/MAX Real Estate Center

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About This Property

Set on one of Cambridge's most admired residential streets - wide, tree-canopied and lined with magnificent Victorian and Second Empire residences-, this well-maintained c.1880 attached single-family home, elevated above the street, is brimming with period character, soaring 9-foot ceilings, generously propertioned rooms, abundant natural light and a classic floor plan designed for comfortable living and gracious entertaining. A large deck overlooks a tapestry of towering trees and verdant gardens, creating a private retreat accompanied by birdsong and seasonal beauty. The second floor offers four bedrooms and a full bath, including the potential to create a luxurious primary suite. The top level provides another bedroom with ensuite bath and flex space for guests, work, or retreat. Untapped LL potential. A rare chance to become the steward of a home in an iconic setting, premium address, moments from Porter & Harvard Squares, acclaimed restaurants, shops, universities and the Red line

Property Details

Key Facts

Property Type

Single Family

Style

Antique

Year Built

1880

Living Area

2,781 sqft

Lot Size

3,247 sqft

Rooms

10

Bedrooms

6

Bathrooms

2 (2 full)

Construction

Exterior

A

Basement

Full Basement

Flooring

Laminate

Systems & Utilities

Heating

Radiant, Coal

Cooling

Heat Pump

Water

City/Town Water

Sewer

City/Town Sewer

Financial

Taxes (2026)

$12,175/yr

Price / Sqft

$897/sqft

MLS #

73537440

Days on Market

22

Price History

Listed

Jun 17, 2026

$2,495,000

No price changes recorded.

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Schools Nearby

Cambridge Public Schools

17 schools · 9:1 student-teacher ratio

A7/10

Elementary Schools

Graham and Parks School (PK-8)7/10
John M. Tobin Montessori School (PK-8)7/10
Haggerty School (PK-5)6/10

Middle Schools

Cambridge Upper Schools (6-8)7/10

High Schools

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (9-12)8/10
Rindge School of Technical Arts (RSTA) — 12 CTE pathwaysProject Lead the Way STEM curriculumAmigos dual-language immersion (English/Spanish)Tobin Montessori public school program

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Listing Courtesy Of

Sandrine Deschaux · RE/MAX Real Estate Center
(617) 576-3800

MLS #73537440

Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. (MLS PIN). Data last updated July 8, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Steinmetz Real Estate Professionals at William Raveis Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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