160 Norfolk Street # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Central Square
$2,750,000
$2,495,000
Est. $14,961/month
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4
Beds
4.5
Baths
2,939
Sq Ft
$849
Price/Sq Ft
0.00
Acres
1855
Year Built
2
Parking
7
Days on Market
For Sale Price Drop -$255,000 Open House Listed Sep 22, 2026 • MLS# 73580742 Copied! • Updated Sep 29, 2026

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Open House Schedule

04
Oct
Sunday, October 4
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
01
Oct
Thursday, October 1
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
03
Oct
Saturday, October 3
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

About this home

A Singular Cambridge Residence. Overlooking the renewed Sennott Park, the Luke-Scully-Burns House is an exceptional 1855 Second Empire Mansard with a storied past as the former rectory for St. Mary of the Annunciation. Reimagined in 2022 with a discerning eye, this distinguished residence balances historic character with sophisticated contemporary design. Set on a side street in the heart of Cambridge, its expansive park views, exceptional light and nearly 3,000 square feet create a rare sense of openness and privacy.A dramatic foyer introduces the home with a double-height tray ceiling and exquisite sphere chandelier. European oak floors flow into beautifully proportioned living and dining spaces, united by a dual-sided fireplace and direct access to a private deck. The sleek kitchen centers around a waterfall island with seating and features custom cabinetry, Gaggenau double wall ovens and paneled refrigerator, plus a Thermador five-burner cooktop with pot filler. Oversized windows with motorized Hunter Douglas blinds frame the greenery and fill the interiors with natural light.The entire second level is devoted to a serene primary suite, complete with an expansive custom walk-in closet, luxurious four-piece bathroom and a remarkable private deck offering open-sky views across Sennott Park. On the third floor, two additional bedrooms each enjoy beautifully finished en-suite bathrooms. The garden level provides a generous family, media room with custom built-in shelving, the fourth bedroom and full bathroom plus direct access to an intimate, secluded patio.Offering four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, multiple private outdoor spaces and two parking spaces, this singular home provides the scale and privacy of single-family living. Just blocks from Kendall, Central and Inman Squares, as well as the MIT and Harvard campuses, it is an extraordinary union of architectural distinction, modern luxury and quintessential Cambridge living

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Property History

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1
Price Changes
9.3%
Price Range

Property Timeline

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Price Reduced
Sep 29, 2026
$2,495,000 $255,000 (-9.27%)
From $2,750,000 to $2,495,000 (-9.3%)
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Listed for Sale
Sep 22, 2026
$2,750,000
Original listing
Agent: Laura Palumbo-Hanson Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $17,207 $2,579,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$17,207
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$711
Monthly
Assessed Value
$2,579,800

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1855
Living Area 2,939 sq ft
Lot Size 0.0000
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Central, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Energy Star Qualified Equipment
Cooling Central Air, Dual
Flooring Tile, Engineered Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Cooktop, Oven
Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Second Empire
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Covered Patio/deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Covered
Features Off Street, Tandem, On Street, Deeded, Driveway
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $17,207
Assessed Value $2,579,800
HOA Yes
HOA Fee $711 Monthly
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Common Electric & Irrigation Water Only Are In Condo Fee. Taxes Quoted Do Not Include Residential Exemption, Owner Occupied 2026 Residential Exemption Reduced Tax Due By $3505.18
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Tan
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 13 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1855
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,939 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Engineered Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Cooktop, Oven
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Second Empire
Year Built: 1855
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air, Dual
Cooling Zones: 4
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Covered Patio/Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, City View(s)
Patio & Porch: Deck, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Zero Lot Line, Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, On Street, Deeded, Driveway

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Living Room
View: Yes
View Type: City View(s), City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
< 0.1 mi | #245 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 37 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
0.6 mi | #46 of 352 | Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.4 mi | #105 of 825 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.9 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Cambridgeport School
0.1 mi | #217 of 825 | Score: 53.9
Improved 89 spots from last year
-4.3 below state avg
256 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.3 mi
Grades 01-06
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.5 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.7 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.7 mi | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.2 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
NuVu Innovation School
0.3 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.7 mi | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Central Square

160 Norfolk Street # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Laura Palumbo-Hanson
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-945-9161
Agent MLS ID BB901250
Office MLS ID AN2064
Listing Data Updated Sep 29, 2026 10:08 AM 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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