Through the foyer the 20' living room has a fireplace and study area. The formal dining room leads to the kitchen with an island, gas stove, stainless steel appliances, and sliding glass doors to a 19' tiered deck with an arbor. There is also a laundry area, 1/2 bath, and closets on this floor. Upstairs, the landing accesses a 20' porch. The primary bedroom has 2 skylights, 10' ceilings, 2 closets, and an en-suite bath. There are 2 more bedrooms and a hall bathroom with a soaking tub this weekend. The top floor houses a 17' bedroom with storage areas and an en-suite bath with 2 skylights. The unfinished lower level offers spacious storage & utility areas, and bulkhead exterior access. Outside, there is a fenced-in yard with a patio & beautiful gardens. Within a 1/2 mile radius of Davis Square, accessed via the Somerville Community Path. Less than a mile to Porter Square and Tufts University, and just a few minutes to Harvard Square via the 77 Bus or Red Line.
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
4,492 sq ftLot Size
$945Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team• Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Bought with Corinne Schippert• Leading Edge Real Estate
Modern and spacious 4-bed, 4-bath single with gorgeous private yard in a superb Davis Sq / North Cambridge location, gut renovated to the studs in 2004!! Beautiful eat-in kitchen w white countertops, oversized island, stainless appliances, SubZero fridge, and sliding doors to the deck. Stunning classically-styled Japanese garden/yard with bluestone patio, deck w retractable awning and natural water feature, espalier pear & cherry trees, and many specimen plantings. LR w bay window & gas fireplace is open to beautiful dining room. Laundry, 1/2 bath and mudroom round out the 1st floor. 2nd floor contains 3 bedroom and 2 baths, including a primary w ensuite bath and custom closets. Third floor offers another bedroom w ensuite bath. 3 zone central A/C & heat, whole house water filtration system, modern windows, full insulation & many custom touches. Fabulous location on a quiet side street just steps to Davis and Porter Squares, w restaurants, shopping, train, bikepath & more!
MLS PIN #70118797
Mar 9, 2005
Sold
$973,100
$420/sq ft
Jan 12, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Nov 18, 2004
Listed
$979,000
$423/sq ft
Meticulously renovated antique single, c.1870 near Davis Sq.The Minuteman Bike Path, shops & public transp.Open living/dining with fireplace & alcove, eat-in kitchen with maple cabinets, granite couners, stainless steel appliances, sliding glass doors to deck, patio and yard. Two possible master suites, 2nd floor deck, central air conditioning, parking for 3 cars. (intercom, cable & satelite ready) designer fixtures. High level of workmanship throughout.
MLS PIN #30791175
Feb 27, 2004
Sold
$403,700
$174/sq ft
Nov 18, 2003
Listed
$413,700
$179/sq ft
Nov 18, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jan 20, 2004
Sold
$403,700
$174/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 22, 1978
Sold
$40,400
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,411 (+8.8%)
$586,500 + $1,210,500
$1,797,000
2024
$10,489 (+1.1%)
$612,600 + $1,159,200
$1,771,800
2023
$10,373 (+8.2%)
$623,800 + $1,146,400
$1,770,200
2022
$9,590 (+6.7%)
$604,300 + $1,015,600
$1,619,900
2021
$8,991 (+6.0%)
$592,000 + $944,900
$1,536,900
2020
$8,482 (+9.0%)
$578,900 + $896,200
$1,475,100
2019
$7,782 (−0.8%)
$481,200 + $828,900
$1,310,100
2018
$7,841 (−0.4%)
$405,200 + $841,400
$1,246,600
2017
$7,876 (+1.3%)
$379,900 + $833,700
$1,213,600
2016
$7,775 (+0.5%)
$329,200 + $783,100
$1,112,300
2015
$7,739 (−2.2%)
$289,400 + $700,300
$989,700
2014
$7,912 (+1.2%)
$253,300 + $690,900
$944,200
2013
$7,822 (−0.1%)
$233,400 + $669,800
$903,200
2012
$7,830 (+4.0%)
$231,600 + $691,800
$923,400
2011
$7,532
$231,600 + $691,500
$923,100
2010
$7,532 (+8.2%)
$231,600 + $691,500
$923,100
2009
$6,960
$241,300 + $679,300
$920,600
Tax history for 17 Shea Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,411 (+8.8%)
$586,500 + $1,210,500
$1,797,000
2024
$10,489 (+1.1%)
$612,600 + $1,159,200
$1,771,800
2023
$10,373 (+8.2%)
$623,800 + $1,146,400
$1,770,200
2022
$9,590 (+6.7%)
$604,300 + $1,015,600
$1,619,900
2021
$8,991 (+6.0%)
$592,000 + $944,900
$1,536,900
2020
$8,482 (+9.0%)
$578,900 + $896,200
$1,475,100
2019
$7,782 (−0.8%)
$481,200 + $828,900
$1,310,100
2018
$7,841 (−0.4%)
$405,200 + $841,400
$1,246,600
2017
$7,876 (+1.3%)
$379,900 + $833,700
$1,213,600
2016
$7,775 (+0.5%)
$329,200 + $783,100
$1,112,300
2015
$7,739 (−2.2%)
$289,400 + $700,300
$989,700
2014
$7,912 (+1.2%)
$253,300 + $690,900
$944,200
2013
$7,822 (−0.1%)
$233,400 + $669,800
$903,200
2012
$7,830 (+4.0%)
$231,600 + $691,800
$923,400
2011
$7,532
$231,600 + $691,500
$923,100
2010
$7,532 (+8.2%)
$231,600 + $691,500
$923,100
2009
$6,960
$241,300 + $679,300
$920,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: One-way off Mass Ave between Woodbridge Street and Cameron Avenue.
UnparsedAddress: 17 Shea Road, Cambridge MA 02140
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,095
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2523058S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
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Schools
Peabody School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
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