SOLD DEC 10, 2025

Off Market Dec 2025 for $1.8M

$2,207,645

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,077/mo

•

2,316

sq ft

17 Shea Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

About this home

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

$953Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Bought with Corinne Schippert • Leading Edge Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #73443954

Redfin Estimate

$2,207,645

$358K since sold in December 2025$8,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 6.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.07M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,242,500
A
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$900,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,541 sq ft
58 Winchester St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,200,100
C
5 beds2.5 baths2,873 sq ft
9 Orchard St, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$2,225,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,711 sq ft
15 Park Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JAN 9, 2026
$2,545,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,615 sq ft
8 Cogswell Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$2,311,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,335 sq ft
2 Gold Star Ct, Cambridge, MA 02140

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Market trends in 02140, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.0%

+1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$220K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

6 days MoM

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Sale history for 17 Shea Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73443954

Dec 10, 2025

Sold

$1,850,000

$799/sq ft

Oct 28, 2025

Relisted

—

Oct 23, 2025

Contingent

—

Oct 15, 2025

Listed

$1,850,000

$799/sq ft

MLS PIN #72898644

Nov 9, 2021

Sold

$1,725,000

$745/sq ft

Oct 15, 2021

Price Changed

$1,725,000

$745/sq ft

Sep 30, 2021

Price Changed

$1,750,000

$756/sq ft

Sep 22, 2021

Listed

$1,850,000

$799/sq ft

+32

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.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,095

Year built

1870

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2523058S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,316
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 2316

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Lot Features: Level

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,468.80
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
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 Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$2.10M – $2.54M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Shea Road, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1187 Sq. Ft.	$1,026,528
14 Shea Road, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1254 Sq. Ft.	$980,947

Address	Redfin Estimate
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16 Shea Road Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1187 Sq. Ft.	$1,010,044

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Shea Road, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1606 Sq. Ft.	$1,126,181
16 Shea Road Unit 16, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1187 Sq. Ft.	$1,054,788

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