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Listing broker remarks

Situated between Appleton St & Riedesel Ave, this grand & prominent center entrance 7+ bed, 6.5 bath home was originally built in c.1803 has been painstakingly restored, elegantly modernized and expertly crafted for modern living. Ideally sited on a maturely landscaped 22,500+ sq ft lot, this gracious home rests behind an elegant white fence with antique walkways and restored balustrade. Welcomed onto the formal foyer by a graceful staircase, hardwood floors, restored period details and abundant natural light throughout. A large living room offers a fireplace, custom built-ins, and large winnows that overlook the front and side yards. A well placed banquet sized formal dining room offers a butlers door into the kitchen and a fireplace of its own. A sparkling eat in kitchen is complete with top-of-the-line appliances, large center island, two pantries, & a mudroom. Exquisitely finished lower level with 2 level wine storage, gym, media room, steam shower, & sauna! Oversized 1 Car Garage— Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Key details

  • 9,473 sq ft
  • 22,505 lot sq ft
  • 7 beds
  • 6.5 baths
  • 1803 built
  • $1,467 / sq ft
  • $107,734 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠4⁠4⁠2⁠4⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
153 Brattle St
Town
Cambridge, MA
ZIP
02138
Deed (Bk/Pg)
57127 / 523

Historic designations

National Register
Old Cambridge National Register District
Local Historic District
Old Cambridge Historic District · includes districts.Old_Cambridge, CAM.AE
MACRIS Inventory
Lee, Thomas House

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Neighborhood: Cambridge

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.