43 Larch Road, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$3,895,000
Est. $21,623/month
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,230
Sq Ft
$921
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1886
Year Built
14
Days on Market
Pending Listed Oct 15, 2025 • MLS# 73443752 Copied!

About this home

Built for transcendalist philosopher Francis Abbott, this re-imagined and expanded residence introduces a dynamic relationship between the indoors and outdoors. Achieving this goal, this house features generously proportioned high ceilings and tall windows, which are defined and supported by mahogany-clad blued steel columns. Custom-built bookcases with a rolling ladder surrounds the library. A private entrance leads to a first floor bedroom with a copper glass skylight and an en-suite bathroom. The kitchen offers Bubinga cabinetry, Sub-Zero, Gaggenau & Bosch appliances and a glorious sun-filled eating area. Delightful grand & intimate entertaining space w/ fireplaces, dramatic lighting, interior balconies and hidden doorways. Third floor media room w/custom wall unit and home office. Large fenced-in yard with tall trees, waterfalls, deck and patio area. The Larches is a close knit community that offers easy access to Harvard Sq. Boston and all routes. A 1 of 1 to the Cambridge market.

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1886
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,230 sq ft
Total Rooms
12

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1886
Living Area 4,230 sq ft
Lot Size 0.23 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 12

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Fireplace
Cooling Central Air, 3 Or More
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 3
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Laundry Closet, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, First Floor
Features Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Lighting - Pendant, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Cable Hookup, Bathroom, Library, Office, Media Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Stone/gravel
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Generator, Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $20,736
Assessed Value $3,672,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Lighting - Pendant, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet bar, Cable Hookup, Bathroom, Library, Office, Media Room
Windows: Skylight, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, First Floor
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1886
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Fireplace
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More
Cooling Zones: 4
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Stone/Gravel

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

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Neighborhood

43 Larch Road, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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High School
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Oct 15, 2025
$3,895,000
Original listing
Office: Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Oct 15, 2025 New Listing Added $3,895,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
14 days
Price per Sq Ft
$921

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $20,736 $3,672,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$20,736
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$3,672,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Todd Movsessian
Listing Office Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID BB901062
Office MLS ID AN3160
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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