Rare single-family in highly sought after location. A truly turn-key, meticulously maintained home right on the bike path just steps from Davis Sq and the Red Line T! Beautifully renovated with modern kitchen, desirable first floor MBR suite and hardwood floors throughout. Soaring cathedral ceilings in all bedrooms and with skylights on both floors, there is plenty of natural light. Expansion potential in basement, smart thermostat, central A/C, lovely covered porch area. Professionally landscaped yard & patio area with seasonal mature plantings, underground sprinkler system and 2-car driveway parking. Walking distance to all the great restaurants, shops, and amenities of Davis Sq and northern Cambridge. Easy to show!
Single-familyProperty Type
1881Year Built
3,113 sq ftLot Size
$1,384Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Shane Marrion• Benoit Real Estate Group ,LLC
Thoughtfully re-designed and renovated in 2004, this meticulously maintained single-family home offers the perfect blend of neighborhood serenity with urban vibrancy. Just steps to Davis Square & the Red Line T, this 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom, corner-lot home in the highly desirable Orchard Street area sparkles with extensive hardwood flooring, first-floor MBR suite, soaring 13' cathedral ceilings on the upper level, seven skylights affording an abundance of natural light, central A/C, basement with expansion potential, 186 SF of covered porch area, professionally landscaped yard & patio area that bloom with color throughout the seasons, underground sprinkler system, and ample driveway parking. When you are not taking advantage of the numerous nearby restaurant and shopping venues, enjoy preparing meals for family and friends in the spacious, eat-in kitchen with generous cabinet space. This home checks all the boxes, and is the perfect venue to enjoy city living!
MLS PIN #70044989
Jun 28, 2004
Sold
$830,000
$544/sq ft
Jun 7, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jun 4, 2004
Listed
$850,000
$557/sq ft
Exceptional renovation of this charming single family home, blending both casual and formal living space. Large open kitchen and dining area. Vaulted ceilings with skylights. This home is just steps to vibrant Davis Square located on a quaint side street in N. Cambridge.
MLS PIN #30792674
Feb 10, 2004
Sold
$400,000
$262/sq ft
Jan 12, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Nov 24, 2003
Listed
$429,900
$282/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 6, 1978
Sold
$43,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,115 (+9.0%)
$520,100 + $1,387,800
$1,907,900
2024
$11,114 (+11.0%)
$548,200 + $1,329,100
$1,877,300
2023
$10,011 (+7.4%)
$558,200 + $1,150,100
$1,708,300
2022
$9,317 (+6.8%)
$554,800 + $1,019,000
$1,573,800
2021
$8,727 (+6.1%)
$543,500 + $948,300
$1,491,800
2020
$8,229 (+8.7%)
$531,500 + $899,600
$1,431,100
2019
$7,569 (+5.6%)
$441,800 + $832,400
$1,274,200
2018
$7,169 (+3.5%)
$372,100 + $767,600
$1,139,700
2017
$6,924 (+3.2%)
$348,800 + $718,000
$1,066,800
2016
$6,707 (+0.3%)
$302,300 + $657,200
$959,500
2015
$6,686 (−2.0%)
$265,800 + $589,200
$855,000
2014
$6,820 (+1.6%)
$232,500 + $581,400
$813,900
2013
$6,714 (+2.6%)
$214,300 + $561,000
$775,300
2012
$6,547 (+3.9%)
$218,600 + $553,400
$772,000
2011
$6,300
$218,600 + $553,400
$772,000
2010
$6,300 (+10.4%)
$218,600 + $553,400
$772,000
2009
$5,709
$227,700 + $527,500
$755,200
Tax history for 35 Shea Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,115 (+9.0%)
$520,100 + $1,387,800
$1,907,900
2024
$11,114 (+11.0%)
$548,200 + $1,329,100
$1,877,300
2023
$10,011 (+7.4%)
$558,200 + $1,150,100
$1,708,300
2022
$9,317 (+6.8%)
$554,800 + $1,019,000
$1,573,800
2021
$8,727 (+6.1%)
$543,500 + $948,300
$1,491,800
2020
$8,229 (+8.7%)
$531,500 + $899,600
$1,431,100
2019
$7,569 (+5.6%)
$441,800 + $832,400
$1,274,200
2018
$7,169 (+3.5%)
$372,100 + $767,600
$1,139,700
2017
$6,924 (+3.2%)
$348,800 + $718,000
$1,066,800
2016
$6,707 (+0.3%)
$302,300 + $657,200
$959,500
2015
$6,686 (−2.0%)
$265,800 + $589,200
$855,000
2014
$6,820 (+1.6%)
$232,500 + $581,400
$813,900
2013
$6,714 (+2.6%)
$214,300 + $561,000
$775,300
2012
$6,547 (+3.9%)
$218,600 + $553,400
$772,000
2011
$6,300
$218,600 + $553,400
$772,000
2010
$6,300 (+10.4%)
$218,600 + $553,400
$772,000
2009
$5,709
$227,700 + $527,500
$755,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,469
Year built
1881
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3516705S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,527
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: off white
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,568.75
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS it
UnparsedAddress: 35 Shea Road, Cambridge MA 02140
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,469
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1881
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3516705S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peabody School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
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