OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2020 for $3M

$3,936,168

•

3,418

sq ft

6 Riedesel Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

Coined "Brewster Village" by Robert Frost when he lived on Brewster Street - Off Brattle Street, outside of Harvard Square is this delightful Queen Anne Victorian c. 1887 sited on a beautiful corner lot handsomely landscaped with mature gardens. An elegant first floor with its gracious entry hall showcases a fireplace and a handsome staircase leading to the living room with bay window and fireplace, dining room with fireplace and pocket doors, music alcove with floor-to-ceiling built-in bookcases, eat-in kitchen and a solarium with sliding glass doors to a deck and gardens. The second floor offers a master suite with fireplace, dressing room and bath; second bedroom with fireplace and bath en-suite as well as a study, hall bath & laundry room. The top floor with its tree-top views offers a 30ft great room with a bay window and an additional bedroom. Just blocks from The Charles River, Harvard Square and Huron Village.

Single-familyProperty Type

1887Year Built

5,846 sq ftLot Size

$1,152Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

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

Bought with Lauren Holleran Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72508552

Redfin Estimate

$3,936,168

$936K since sold in March 2020$192K since October

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This home's estimate is 8.3% higher than the average sale price ($3.64M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$3,152,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,445 sq ft
14 Holly Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,944,000
B
4 beds4.5 baths2,607 sq ft
24 Gibson St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$4,050,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,432 sq ft
10 Traill St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$3,280,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,992 sq ft
6 Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$4,750,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,029 sq ft
16 Coolidge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Market trends in 02138, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$197K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

4 days MoM

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10 MoM

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3D WALKTHROUGH
$2,500,000
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Sale history for 6 Riedesel Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$25,083 (+10.7%)

$2,042,500 + $1,907,600

$3,950,100

2024

$22,655 (+8.1%)

$2,026,200 + $1,800,700

$3,826,900

2023

$20,949 (+16.8%)

$2,018,000 + $1,556,900

$3,574,900

2022

$17,939 (−7.8%)

$1,834,700 + $1,195,600

$3,030,300

2021

$19,450 (+6.8%)

$1,800,500 + $1,524,300

$3,324,800

2020

$18,215 (+26.4%)

$1,723,100 + $1,444,700

$3,167,800

2019

$14,408 (−3.5%)

$1,451,500 + $974,100

$2,425,600

2018

$14,930 (+2.4%)

$1,444,000 + $929,600

$2,373,600

2017

$14,580 (+4.5%)

$1,377,000 + $869,500

$2,246,500

2016

$13,951 (−2.8%)

$1,190,900 + $805,000

$1,995,900

2015

$14,358 (−4.6%)

$1,116,500 + $719,500

$1,836,000

2014

$15,055 (−2.8%)

$1,086,700 + $709,800

$1,796,500

2013

$15,494 (+2.9%)

$1,086,700 + $702,400

$1,789,100

2012

$15,063 (+3.2%)

$1,080,400 + $695,900

$1,776,300

2011

$14,602

$1,108,900 + $680,600

$1,789,500

2010

$14,602 (+9.3%)

$1,108,900 + $680,600

$1,789,500

2009

$13,360

$1,107,500 + $659,700

$1,767,200

Tax history for 6 Riedesel Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$25,083 (+10.7%)

$2,042,500 + $1,907,600

$3,950,100

2024

$22,655 (+8.1%)

$2,026,200 + $1,800,700

$3,826,900

2023

$20,949 (+16.8%)

$2,018,000 + $1,556,900

$3,574,900

2022

$17,939 (−7.8%)

$1,834,700 + $1,195,600

$3,030,300

2021

$19,450 (+6.8%)

$1,800,500 + $1,524,300

$3,324,800

2020

$18,215 (+26.4%)

$1,723,100 + $1,444,700

$3,167,800

2019

$14,408 (−3.5%)

$1,451,500 + $974,100

$2,425,600

2018

$14,930 (+2.4%)

$1,444,000 + $929,600

$2,373,600

2017

$14,580 (+4.5%)

$1,377,000 + $869,500

$2,246,500

2016

$13,951 (−2.8%)

$1,190,900 + $805,000

$1,995,900

2015

$14,358 (−4.6%)

$1,116,500 + $719,500

$1,836,000

2014

$15,055 (−2.8%)

$1,086,700 + $709,800

$1,796,500

2013

$15,494 (+2.9%)

$1,086,700 + $702,400

$1,789,100

2012

$15,063 (+3.2%)

$1,080,400 + $695,900

$1,776,300

2011

$14,602

$1,108,900 + $680,600

$1,789,500

2010

$14,602 (+9.3%)

$1,108,900 + $680,600

$1,789,500

2009

$13,360

$1,107,500 + $659,700

$1,767,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,139

Year built

1887

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

782025S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Feb 14, 2024 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Renovate an existing second floor bathroom and install a new bathroom on the third floor.

Bathroom

Remodel

Mar 16, 2021 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Renovate the kitchen and powder room. Replace a sliding door, a back door, and three windows. Clean and prepare the basement for storage.

Bathroom

Electrical

Gas

Kitchen

Plumbing

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Third

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Interior Features: Sun Room, Study, Great Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,418
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $18,744
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between Brattle Street and Brewster Street
UnparsedAddress: 6 Riedesel Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,139
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1887
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 782025S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Lights Dining Rm, Foyer & 3rd Flr Vestibule Door, Garden Items: Sculpture, Sundial & Family St
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Maria L. Baldwin School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% 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

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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

$3.74M – $4.53M

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Home values near 6 Riedesel Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Riedesel Avenue, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3808 Sq. Ft.	$5,252,205
7 Riedesel Avenue, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3618 Sq. Ft.	$4,418,982
16 Highland Street, Cambridge, MA 8 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5359 Sq. Ft.	$4,761,597
63 Sparks Street Unit 2, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1140 Sq. Ft.	$1,062,913
61 Sparks Street Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1194 Sq. Ft.	$1,123,507
61 Sparks Street Unit 4, Cambridge, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 907 Sq. Ft.	$740,985
19 Brewster Street, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3760 Sq. Ft.	$4,485,366

Address	Redfin Estimate
2 Riedesel Avenue, Cambridge, MA 8 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3554 Sq. Ft.	$3,969,475
9 Riedesel Avenue, Cambridge, MA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4332 Sq. Ft.	$4,212,812
147 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4756 Sq. Ft.	$4,562,456
63 Sparks Street Unit 3, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1140 Sq. Ft.	$946,530
61 Sparks Street Unit 2, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1194 Sq. Ft.	$1,261,396
61 Sparks Street Unit G, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 928 Sq. Ft.	$793,059
23 Brewster Street, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3160 Sq. Ft.	$3,594,405

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Riedesel Avenue, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4371 Sq. Ft.	$7,021,536
46 Brewster Street, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5996 Sq. Ft.	$6,749,309
63 Sparks Street Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1476 Sq. Ft.	$1,407,921
63 Sparks Street Unit 4, Cambridge, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 905 Sq. Ft.	$785,926
61 Sparks Street Unit 3, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1194 Sq. Ft.	$1,191,619
17 Brewster Street, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4434 Sq. Ft.	$5,000,716
25 Brewster Street, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2965 Sq. Ft.	$3,640,372

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