103 Irving Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$6,475,000
Est. $36,600/month
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6
Beds
5
Baths
6,321
Sq Ft
$1,024
Price/Sq Ft
0.24
Acres
1889
Year Built
3
Parking
12 hours 49 minutes
Time on Market
For Sale Open House Listed Sep 23, 2026 • MLS# 73581659 Copied! • Updated Sep 23, 2026

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Open House Schedule

24
Sep
Thursday, September 24
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

About this home

A rare opportunity to own one of Cambridge’s most discreet yet storied residences. Tucked away just blocks from Harvard Yard, 103 Irving Street was once home to legendary chef Julia Child, whose iconic kitchen is now preserved at the Smithsonian. The gracious home has since been thoughtfully renovated for 21st century luxury living while retaining the architectural detail and grand scale of another era. Beautifully proportioned spaces lend themselves to both everyday living and elegant entertaining. Understated amenities abound, including a well-equipped butler’s pantry that doubles as a caterer’s kitchen, Poggenpohl cabinetry, gas fireplaces, a wine room, Lutron lighting, and powerful solar panel system. Outside, professionally landscaped irrigated grounds are complemented by an expansive brick patio framed by a stone wall. A wide porte cochère at the end of a long driveway provides sheltered parking. Rich in history and ideally situated near restaurants, performing arts, museums, and universities, this remarkable property is truly irreplaceable.

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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Sep 23, 2026
$6,475,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $43,908 $6,904,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$43,908
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$6,904,300

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1889
Living Area 6,321 sq ft
Lot Size 0.24 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 4
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Laundry In Basement
Features Bedroom

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck, Patio
Features Carport, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $43,908
Assessed Value $6,904,300
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Solar Panels: 20-year Sungevity Lease (2012–2032), Paid In Full By Sellers.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Living area below grade per measured floor plans.
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1889
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
6,321 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features: Bedroom
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1889
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 4
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch: Deck, Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Carport, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Nearby Schools

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Property Tax $3,659
Homeowners Insurance $200
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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

103 Irving Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Office Phone 617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID TM331934
Office MLS ID AN6200
Listing Data Updated Sep 23, 2026 2:28 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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