Pending

$3,795,000

Est. $21,891/mo

•

3,654

sq ft

85 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

About this home

Behind its striking Victorian-inspired façade, this beautifully renovated home blends historic charm with contemporary elegance in coveted Avon Hill, just moments from Porter Square, Raymond Park, and Fresh Pond. A welcoming front porch leads to a sun-filled main level with hardwood floors, decorative inlays, crown molding, oversized windows, and a restored staircase. The living room with gas fireplace flows into the formal dining room and a chef's kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, premium appliances, granite countertops, a cherry-topped island, built-in window bench, and abundant storage. French doors open to a private patio. The second floor offers three spacious bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The top floor is dedicated to a private primary suite with deck access, spa-like bath, walk-in closet, and adjoining family room with gas fireplace. The lower level includes a legal auxiliary apartment with private walkout, kitchenette, full bath, living area, and patio access, ideal for guests.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

3,200 sq ftLot Size

$1,039Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Kendall Green Luce Team • Compass

Listed by Kendall Luce • Compass

Listing updated: Jul 26, 2026 at 08:21pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73550278

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$21,891 per month

Principal and interest$19,691

Property taxes

$1,693

HOA dues

Home insurance

$506

Utilities

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Around this home

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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 • 1.1mi

8/10

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About Avon Hill

Avon Hill, located between Porter Square and Harvard Square, is a residential and academic Cambridge neighborhood with stately Victorian streetscapes and leafy pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Massachusetts Ave at Porter Square, where coffee counters, indie bookstores, and small restaurants keep the sidewalks active. Architectural details run from turreted Queen Annes to brick apartment houses, with a calm, walkable rhythm along side streets like Avon Hill Street. The Harvard Museum of Natural History and the Harvard Art Museums add a cultural throughline nearby. Lesley University’s campus buildings lend a collegiate cadence without overpowering the quiet blocks. Raymond Park and the linear paths toward Cambridge Common frame daily routines with green space.

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Market insights

85 Upland Rd · $3,795,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 18 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 4% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $932,252. (75% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Finished basement with walk-out access
Media room
Accessory apartment
Total of 13 rooms
Two fireplaces

Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the third floor
Additional bedrooms on the second floor
One bedroom in the basement

Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Two half bathrooms
Primary bathroom present

Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Kitchen on the first floor

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry located on the second floor

Flooring
Hardwood floors

Heating & cooling
Central heating (forced air) fueled by natural gas
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 85 Upland Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73550278

Jul 26, 2026

Pending

—

Jul 15, 2026

Listed

$3,795,000

$1,039/sq ft

MLS PIN #70610181

Dec 21, 2007

Sold

$1,800,000

$493/sq ft

Jul 14, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jul 7, 2007

Listed

$1,800,000

$493/sq ft

Seasoned design-build group is nearing completion on a beautiful gut-rehab of a house with lower level apartment (legal 2nd unit,ideal for extended family, nanny, etc.); The floor plan has been opened up nicely with great flow; specifications are on file; this property is still under construction and would be suitable for a Buyer who can work with the "work in progress", aiming for early Fall occupancy.

Public Records

Dec 4, 2006

Sold

$651,875

$178/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,918 (+8.8%)

$1,109,900 + $2,499,300

$3,609,200

2024

$21,056 (+8.8%)

$1,164,100 + $2,392,600

$3,556,700

2023

$19,359 (+7.4%)

$1,187,600 + $2,115,900

$3,303,500

2022

$18,027 (+6.6%)

$1,172,300 + $1,872,800

$3,045,100

2021

$16,914 (+7.3%)

$1,150,200 + $1,741,000

$2,891,200

2020

$15,764 (+1.6%)

$1,091,900 + $1,649,700

$2,741,600

2019

$15,509 (−1.4%)

$1,068,500 + $1,542,400

$2,610,900

2018

$15,727 (+1.5%)

$1,014,900 + $1,485,400

$2,500,300

2017

$15,492 (+2.6%)

$968,000 + $1,419,000

$2,387,000

2016

$15,094 (+0.9%)

$837,400 + $1,322,000

$2,159,400

2015

$14,965 (−2.8%)

$733,500 + $1,180,200

$1,913,700

2014

$15,397 (+3.9%)

$649,800 + $1,187,600

$1,837,400

2013

$14,822 (+1.7%)

$567,700 + $1,143,800

$1,711,500

2012

$14,572 (+5.7%)

$567,700 + $1,150,700

$1,718,400

2011

$13,785

$567,700 + $1,121,600

$1,689,300

2010

$13,785 (+8.1%)

$567,700 + $1,121,600

$1,689,300

2009

$12,751

$591,600 + $1,095,000

$1,686,600

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,049 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

3,250

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

3,250

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2959790S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.

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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

63% 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

76/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.3 hrs

4.2 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 85 Upland Rd

$3,792,373

$2,627 under list price of $3.80M

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Rental earnings

Est. $2,666 per month, based on comparable rentals

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