An inspired blend of aesthetic beauty & domestic comfort, this unique 2-family home sits on serene, landscaped grounds in desirable West Cambridge. Incredible opportunity to live in and rent out other unit. 13 well-proportioned rooms over 3 levels of living create light, airy, relaxing spaces. 1st floor leads to open plan for living & dining offering generous spaces for family life & entertaining. Bedroom suite w light-filled corner sitting area. 2 additional rooms can be used as bedrooms or office spaces. 2nd & 3rd floors feature well-appointed kitchen w higher-end appliances, stone counters & breakfast bar. 3 additional bedrooms, elegant recessed lighting, crown molding, deck off living area. Ascend hand-crafted staircase to finished 3rd floor walk-in-closet w dedicated study nook. Full basement offers storage, exercise room & laundry. Detached 1 car garage. Blue-stone patio w views of Lowell School Park complete this welcoming property near Charles River & Harvard Square.
Seems to have "good bone"s. First floor unit is well kept, but last renovated circa 1980. Second floor unit more recently updated (pics in listing). Newer heat systems and roof, old windows. Aluminum siding could use some refreshing. Floor plans are...
almost identical between units but first floor has large mud room area at entrance. Both floor plans are a little quirky/different, but not too impractical (third small bedroom off kitchen in back of property in what appears to be an addition and possibly a porch area at one time). Large attic space offers potential.
14 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Matt said it all and as he also said , there are very 'good bones' in this house. The location is quite strong. Close to Mt. Auburn Hospital. and only a block away from the famed Brattle Street homes.
14 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Stylish and sophisticated two-family home located just outside Harvard Sq. and stone’s throw to the Charles River. Tastefully updated, the owner’s unit feels like a piece of artwork with color and warmth at every turn. Each unit offers three bedrooms and an unusually large footprint with well-proportioned rooms, great light and charm abounding. Ascend the unique staircase to the finished 3rd floor walk in closet and study nook. Enjoy the sun on the 2nd floor deck, cozy up next to the gas fireplace or entertain on the recently installed stone patio in the backyard. First floor has an open living/dining room plan with tiled fireplace & is leased through the end of August. The full basement offers great storage as well as an additional bathroom & partially finished room. The outside has been recently painted and good-size side yard waiting for the next owners landscaping design. Driveway parking for 3 cars plus a 1-car garage in an amazing location less than ¾ of a mile to Harvard Square.
MLS PIN #71475120
Mar 29, 2013
Sold
$1,350,000
$447/sq ft
Jan 31, 2013
Contingent
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Jan 23, 2013
Listed
$1,230,000
$408/sq ft
+1
Extraordinary 2-family located just outside of Harvard Square. Each unit offers 3 BR’s, hardwood floors, & well-proportioned rooms. There are two wood-burning fireplaces, a lovely deck on the second floor & wonderful light throughout. The second floor unit has been updated with a tiled bath & young kitchen featuring newer cabinets & a butcher-block breakfast bar. There is a pull-down attic for storage or expansion potential, a full basement, garage & driveway plus a charming back & side yard.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on Jul 25, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,017
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Blue
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,794
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 1
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mt Auburn Street to Longfellow Road.
UnparsedAddress: 6-8 Longfellow Rd, Cambridge MA 02138
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
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County: Middlesex County
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Home facts updated by county records on Jul 25, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Exclusion: Delft Tiles Around Gas Fireplace On First Floor.
StandardStatus: Closed
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Schools
Haggerty School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
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