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Listing broker remarks

A crisp and stylish condominium on wonderful Fayerweather Street, this four-bedroom home was gut-renovated in 2014 and meticulously maintained and updated since. Cross the classic front porch to an entry mudroom, with an open-plan dining room/living room beyond. Bookcases and abundant light enliven the space. The kitchen has clean lines, excellent lighting, and a large central island with pendants and barstool seating. In the back of the first floor are a full bath, main bedroom with private bath and walk-in closet, and a bedroom that opens to the shared back porch. Downstairs is a full-height (7' 3")  lower level with a large bathroom with washer and dryer, a spacious family room, two bedrooms, and a workshop/utility room. The shared backyard has mature plantings and an exclusive-use patio. Close to Fresh Pond, Danehy Park, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, public transit, the new Darby Vassall middle school, and the shops and restaurants of Huron Village. A perfect Cambridge condo to call home!— Compass

Key details

  • 2,161 sq ft
  • 3,600 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1916 built
  • $751 / sq ft
  • $6,426 2026 taxes
  • HOA monthly
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠4⁠4⁠3⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
159 Fayerweather Street
Unit
1
Town
Cambridge, MA
ZIP
02138
Deed (Bk/Pg)
68533 / 23

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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.