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Listing broker remarks

Surrounded by endless gardens and green space this expansive cape house sits on a vast 10,000+ square foot lot, perched above the first hole of Fresh Pond Golf Course overlooking Fresh Pond across from the acres worth of Grove Street Playground and Park, right on the Belmont line. The home has been meticulously maintained, updated and has lots of windows and sunlight, hardwood floors, a vaulted ceiling sunroom with radiant heated floors, two working fireplaces, a great floor plan, solar panels, two car parking with EV charger, a deck to soak up the view and endless options for bedrooms, office, workout and lounge or living space. This is a can't miss opportunity to live in one of the very best locations in Cambridge.— Labrava Realty, LLC

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Key details

  • 3,597 sq ft
  • 10,080 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1957 built
  • $1,112 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠1⁠3⁠1⁠3⁠9⁠
Last updated
Address
175 Grove Street
Town
Cambridge, MA
ZIP
02138
Deed (Bk/Pg)
69019 / 364

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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.