A refined Victorian fully renovated in 2010 by the coveted Cafasso Design Group. This home offers plenty of open space inside & out for entertaining and relaxing. Upon entering, you are greeted by the formal living room with a bay window and the dining room with a large bow window. The eat-in chef's kitchen offers an island, stainless steel appliances, wine cooler, 2 sinks and granite countertops. The open family room has sliding glass doors to a covered porch, patio & backyard. There is also a mudroom and half bathroom on this floor. Upstairs houses the expansive primary suite with a balcony, walk-in closet, and bath with double sinks and a steam shower. This floor offers 2 more bedrooms, a laundry room and hall bathroom. The third floor has 2 additional bedrooms, a custom library, bathroom and skylights. On the lower level, there is an exercise studio, full bathroom, and an abundance of storage space. Around the corner from Raymond Park & a few blocks to Porter Square.
Single-familyProperty Type
1897Year Built
3,808 sq ftLot Size
$981Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team• Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Avon Hill - Exquisitely designed & renovated 11-room Victorian home. Living room w/ bay & French doors; dining room w/ bow window & cove ceiling; gourmet kitchen w/ high end appliances & large center island open to family room w/ fireplace, built-ins & glass doors to deck & yard. Master w/ walk-in closet, balcony & 4-piece bath w/ steam shower. Library w/ built-ins & skylight. Lower level exercise studio w/ cork floor & full bath. Landscaped yard w/ stone patio & raised stone planting beds.
Public Records
Apr 30, 2009
Sold
$950,000
$234/sq ft
MLS PIN #70869436
Apr 30, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 30, 2009
Sold
$950,000
$234/sq ft
Jan 29, 2009
Listed
$895,000
$220/sq ft
Attention Investors ,Developers and Cambridge buyers: $200,000 Price Reduction has been taken on this “Diamond in the Rough” Philadelphia Style Victorian situated on Avon Hill! It is 3404 Sq ft, 13 rooms with 3 levels, 7 bedrooms and 3 baths. It has parking for three cars in tandem and has a typical Cambridge yard. It is now possible to transform this property into the Grand Victorian it was intended to be!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,813 (+9.5%)
$1,049,600 + $2,857,900
$3,907,500
2024
$22,658 (+9.7%)
$1,091,900 + $2,735,500
$3,827,400
2023
$20,652 (+8.8%)
$1,113,200 + $2,411,100
$3,524,300
2022
$18,975 (+6.9%)
$1,088,300 + $2,117,000
$3,205,300
2021
$17,748 (+7.4%)
$1,067,500 + $1,966,300
$3,033,800
2020
$16,520 (+0.9%)
$1,011,600 + $1,861,400
$2,873,000
2019
$16,366 (−2.5%)
$990,600 + $1,764,700
$2,755,300
2018
$16,792 (+1.2%)
$941,800 + $1,727,800
$2,669,600
2017
$16,586 (+3.8%)
$896,400 + $1,659,200
$2,555,600
2016
$15,976 (+1.0%)
$774,400 + $1,511,200
$2,285,600
2015
$15,815 (−0.8%)
$676,700 + $1,345,700
$2,022,400
2014
$15,942 (+4.0%)
$575,500 + $1,326,900
$1,902,400
2013
$15,326 (+10.0%)
$523,200 + $1,246,600
$1,769,800
2012
$13,930 (+33.0%)
$523,200 + $1,119,500
$1,642,700
2011
$10,475
$523,200 + $760,500
$1,283,700
2010
$10,475 (+50.1%)
$523,200 + $760,500
$1,283,700
2009
$6,979
$545,800 + $377,400
$923,200
Tax history for 265 Upland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,813 (+9.5%)
$1,049,600 + $2,857,900
$3,907,500
2024
$22,658 (+9.7%)
$1,091,900 + $2,735,500
$3,827,400
2023
$20,652 (+8.8%)
$1,113,200 + $2,411,100
$3,524,300
2022
$18,975 (+6.9%)
$1,088,300 + $2,117,000
$3,205,300
2021
$17,748 (+7.4%)
$1,067,500 + $1,966,300
$3,033,800
2020
$16,520 (+0.9%)
$1,011,600 + $1,861,400
$2,873,000
2019
$16,366 (−2.5%)
$990,600 + $1,764,700
$2,755,300
2018
$16,792 (+1.2%)
$941,800 + $1,727,800
$2,669,600
2017
$16,586 (+3.8%)
$896,400 + $1,659,200
$2,555,600
2016
$15,976 (+1.0%)
$774,400 + $1,511,200
$2,285,600
2015
$15,815 (−0.8%)
$676,700 + $1,345,700
$2,022,400
2014
$15,942 (+4.0%)
$575,500 + $1,326,900
$1,902,400
2013
$15,326 (+10.0%)
$523,200 + $1,246,600
$1,769,800
2012
$13,930 (+33.0%)
$523,200 + $1,119,500
$1,642,700
2011
$10,475
$523,200 + $760,500
$1,283,700
2010
$10,475 (+50.1%)
$523,200 + $760,500
$1,283,700
2009
$6,979
$545,800 + $377,400
$923,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,388
Year built
1897
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1606716S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Deck - Exterior
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Third
Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Third
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Living Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Family Room Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Deck - Exterior,Slider
Dining Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors
Kitchen Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 8X8
Laundry Features: Closet - Linen, Sink, Second Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Interior Features: Library, Exercise Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,068
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $18,262.61
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Located on the upper one way portion of Upland Road off of Raymond Street.
UnparsedAddress: 265 Upland Road, Cambridge MA 02140
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,388
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1897
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1606716S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: Light Fixture In First Floor Family Room
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peabody School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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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Historical weather
Cambridge, MA • 02140
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$3.79M – $4.59M
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