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Listing broker remarks

Set back from the street just minutes from , this expansive brick row house offers an exceptional opportunity to create a spacious home in a prime Cambridge location. High 9'–9" ceilings anchor an inviting main level, featuring a bright living room centered on a cozy fireplace and framed by a front window bay. A dramatic floor-to-ceiling, south-facing window fills the dining area with rich natural light. Nearby, a comfortable kitchen features a picture window that overlooks a private, enclosed patio garden. The second level hosts a full primary suite along with a second bedroom and additional full bath. Three more sun-drenched bedrooms and a third full bath occupy the top floor. Below, a large, high-ceilinged unfinished lower level offers endless possibilities for customization. A rare combination of classic architectural character, abundant natural light, and unbeatable proximity to .— Compass

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Harvard — MBTA stop.

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Key details

  • 2,398 sq ft
  • 1,967 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1888 built
  • $699 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠2⁠1⁠7⁠6⁠
Last updated
Address
52 Kirkland Street
Town
Cambridge, MA
ZIP
02138
Deed (Bk/Pg)
66825 / 432

Historic designations

Local Historic District
Mid Cambridge

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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.