55 Museum, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$3,500,000
Est. $17,898/month
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,983
Sq Ft
$1,173
Price/Sq Ft
0.12
Acres
2025
Year Built
118
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$200,000 Listed Sep 8, 2025 • MLS# 73427353 Copied!

About this home

Exclusive 3.875% financing available for qualified buyers!** In partnership with a local bank, this limited offer brings back near-pandemic-era affordability—making ownership in Harvard Square more accessible. Rarely available, this brand-new ground-up single-family home combines elegance and sustainability with solar panels, energy-efficient HVAC, and EV charging. The open-concept first floor offers a chef’s kitchen, dining area, and a living room with a gas fireplace. Upstairs, a vaulted-ceiling primary suite features skylights, a walk-in closet, and a spa-like bath. Two additional bedrooms, laundry, and ample storage complete the level. The lower level provides a versatile bonus room, bedroom, and full bath. Enjoy a private patio and three off-street parking spaces—all steps from the best of Harvard Square!

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2025
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,983 sq ft
Total Rooms
13

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 2025
Living Area 2,983 sq ft
Lot Size 0.12 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 13

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Active Solar, Hydronic Floor Heat(radiant), Air Source Heat Pumps (ashp)
Cooling Central Air, Active Solar, Air Source Heat Pumps (ashp)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Finished
Laundry Second Floor
Features Bathroom, Internet Available - Satellite

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden, Lighting
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Enclosed

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

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Assessed Value 0.00

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior Features: Bathroom, Internet Available - Satellite
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Finished
Laundry: Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 2025
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Active Solar, Hydronic Floor Heat(Radiant), Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air, Active Solar, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden, Lighting
Patio & Porch: Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

55 Museum, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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Nearby Schools

School District
Cambridge School District local
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-06
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.1 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.2 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
A
Amigos School
1.3 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.8 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.2 mi | #55 of 824 | Score: 62.0
Dropped 52 spots from last year
+3.8 above state avg
360 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.0 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.1 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.3 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.6 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.3 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.3 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.7 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Sep 8, 2025
$3,500,000
Original listing
Agent: Jessica Ferris Office: Cutter Luxe Living LLC

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 8, 2025 New Listing Added $3,500,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
118 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,173
Total Price Drop
-$200,000

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Jessica Ferris
Listing Office Cutter Luxe Living LLC
Agent MLS ID CN253517
Office MLS ID AN8806
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