18 Ash Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$7,985,000
Est. $45,010/month
5
Beds
5.5
Baths
5,376
Sq Ft
$1,485
Price/Sq Ft
0.33
Acres
1854
Year Built
244
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 16, 2024 • MLS# 73290609 Copied!

About this home

A truly extraordinary opportunity to acquire a distinct, tastefully renovated & discreet oasis hidden in Harvard Square. This magical property sits on 2 parcels of verdant land which have been beautifully landscaped with a pool, koi pond and gardens. Lavish amenities throughout the home include custom millwork & stonework, a dumbwaiter, catering area, 28' family room, 6 fireplaces, offices, radiant heat, 2-car garage with electric car charging, and much more.. The resort-like primary suite showcases 2 walk-in closets, separate bathrooms connected by a marble double-steam shower, and bifold doors to the 30' deck with a descending spiral staircase. The meticulously maintained & artfully landscaped grounds boast a flourishing greenhouse, koi pond, heated pool, cabanas, and patios.

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1854
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,376 sq ft
Total Rooms
14

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $12,000,000
Final Sale Price: $7,985,000
Difference: $4,015,000 (-33.5%)
Performance Metrics
66.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
244
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $2,232
Sale $/sq ft: $1,485
This property sold for $1,485 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 33.5% below the original asking price.

At 244 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1854
Living Area 5,376 sq ft
Lot Size 0.33 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 14

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 6
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry None
Features Wet Bar

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Patio, Pool - Inground Heated, Greenhouse, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden
Pool Pool - Inground Heated
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Under, Off Street
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $53,200
Assessed Value $8,139,700

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features: Wet Bar
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry:
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique, Farmhouse
Year Built: 1854
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Patio, Pool - Inground Heated, Greenhouse, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures: Greenhouse
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Under, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 6
Fireplace Type:
Pool: Private Pool
Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

18 Ash Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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Property History

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Price Range
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Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 29, 2025
$7,985,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 245
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Listed for Sale
Sep 16, 2024
$8,000,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 16, 2024 New Listing Added $8,000,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
244 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,485

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $53,200 $8,139,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$53,200
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$8,139,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID TM331934
Office MLS ID AN6200
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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