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181 Grove Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$5,700,000
Est. $29,022/month
0.23
Acres
Residential
Type
5 hours 11 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jan 13, 2026 • MLS# 73467818 Copied!

About this home

Ideally perched above Fresh Pond with serene water and golf course views, 181 Grove Street presents a compelling development opportunity in a prime Cambridge location. The property is currently in the final stages of permitting for a four-unit townhouse project, with architectural plans underway and expected approvals forthcoming.Set on an expansive 10,080± sq ft lot, the site offers exceptional proximity to Fresh Pond Reservation and Golf Course, Alewife Station (Red Line), Harvard Square, and Route 2, combining natural surroundings with outstanding urban connectivity.Once approved, the project will offer the ability to move efficiently into construction, making this an attractive opportunity for developers seeking a well-located, near-shovel-ready site in a supply-constrained market. Plans and permitting details available upon request.Offered as a development opportunity with anticipated approvals. Buyer to perform due diligence.

Property Overview

Property Type
Residential
Listing Type
Land

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Land
Style Residential
Lot Size 0.23 acres

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Electric On-site
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas On-site
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Neighborhood

181 Grove Street, 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
Fayerweather Street School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.5 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.9 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Amigos School
2.9 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
3.1 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
B+
Haggerty School
0.5 mi | #254 of 824 | Score: 52.3
Improved 122 spots from last year
-5.9 below state avg
250 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
2.0 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.7 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
2.6 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
3.5 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
3.8 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
3.1 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
3.2 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
3.9 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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Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jan 13, 2026
$5,700,000
Original listing
Agent: Joelle Tomb Office: Engel & Volkers Wellesley
Previous Transaction - MLS #73367287
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 11, 2025
$3,300,000
MLS #73367287
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Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 13, 2026 New Listing Added $5,700,000 —
Sep 11, 2025 Sold $3,300,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
5 hours 11 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
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Tax History

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Tax Year 2025
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Joelle Tomb
Listing Office Engel & Volkers Wellesley
Agent MLS ID CN229500
Office MLS ID AN3335
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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