Hidden in plan sight! The privacy and grounds of a suburban estate, two blocks from the Charles River and minutes from Harvard Square. A masterpiece by Cafasso Design Group and Mariana Ibanez of UCLA, A and U Design, this architectural work of art redefines luxury living. Designed to blend quietly into a traditional Cambridge neighborhood, this residence gives no hint of it remarkable scale or extraordinary world within. A striking sculptural staircase serves as the dramatic centerpiece, while interiors masterfully blend contemporary Japanese, Scandinavian, Italian, and French influences.The eat-in chef’s kitchen features custom Italian walnut cabinetry, Calacatta Gold marble counters, dual sinks & dishwashers, a Gaggenau 400 Series double oven, and walls of glass. Generous bedrooms and spa-inspired baths deliver sanctuary, complemented by a glass-enclosed office and a family room featuring a floating gas fireplace. A dedicated lifestyle level boasts a guest suite and inviting spa with a Western Red Cedar sauna & steam shower. Outside, manicured grounds surround an outdoor kitchen, expansive deck, and inviting patio perfect for entertaining. You won't believe whats behind the front door!
Listed by Beth Dickerson · Gibson Sotheby's International Realty MLS PIN #73516411 · Updated 10/29/2026, 3:46:00 PM ET
Facts & features
Home overview
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Property category
Residential
MLS status
Active
Bedrooms
6
Full bathrooms
6
Half bathrooms
1
Total bathrooms
6.5
Total rooms
10
Living area
7,258 sqft
Living area source
Measured
Above grade finished area
5,093 sqft
Below grade finished area
2,165 sqft
Building area
7,258
Building area units
Square Feet
Building area source
Measured
Area includes basement
Yes
Interior & systems
Heating
Forced Air · Heat Pump · Natural Gas · Hydro Air
Heating available
Yes
Cooling
Heat Pump
Cooling available
Yes
Interior features
Exercise Room · Game Room · Media Room · Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub · Wet Bar · Wired for Sound
Basement
Full · Finished · Walk-Out Access · Interior Entry
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
2
Primary bathroom features
Yes
Room details
Primary bedroom
Level
Second
Bedroom 2
Level
Second
Bedroom 3
Level
Second
Bedroom 4
Level
Second
Bedroom 5
Level
First
Living room
Level
First
Dining room
Level
First
Family room
Level
First
Kitchen
Level
First
Construction & condition
Year built
2024
Year built source
Owner
Year built details
Approximate
Architectural style
Colonial · Contemporary
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Slate · Rubber
Attached property
No
Home warranty
No
Accessory dwelling unit
N
Garage & parking
Total parking spaces
6
Parking features
Detached · Paved Drive · Off Street · Paved
Garage
Yes
Garage spaces
2
Attached garage
No
Covered spaces
2
Carport
No
Open parking
Yes
Open parking spaces
4
Lot & outdoor features
Lot area
14,657 sqft (about 0.34 acres)
Lot size
0.34 acres
Reported lot area
0.34
Lot size units
Acres
Lot features
Cul-De-Sac · Level
Exterior features
Deck · Patio · Professional Landscaping · Sprinkler System · Fenced Yard · Garden
Patio & porch
Deck · Patio
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed · Fenced
Spa
No
Waterfront
No
Beachfront
No
Water views
No
Utilities & infrastructure
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Road surface
Paved
HOA & community
Homeowners association
No
Community features
Public Transportation · Shopping · Tennis Court(s) · Park · Walk/Jog Trails · Medical Facility · Bike Path · Conservation Area · Highway Access · House of Worship · Marina · Private School · Public School · T-Station · University
Senior community
No
Taxes & property records
Annual property tax
$79,252
Tax year
2026
Assessed value
$11,881,900
Parcel number
M:00220 L:00163,415943
Zoning
A-2
Registry book
77344
Registry page
499
Location & listed schools
City
Cambridge
County
Middlesex
State
MA
ZIP code
02138
MLS area
Harvard Square
Directions
Quiet one way off Brattle Street
Listing & disclosures
MLS number
73516411
Listing date
2026-05-11
Original entry date
2026-05-11
Status changed
2026-05-11
Listing modified
2026-10-29
Original list price
$12,995,000
Current list price
$12,995,000
List price per sqft
$1,790.44
Days on market
171
Property market time
171
Disclosures
Taxes do not reflect residential exemption
Disclosure indicator
N
Lead paint
Unknown
Price & tax details
Current asking price$12,995,000
Original asking price$12,995,000
Listed on2026-05-11
Days on market171
Tax record supplied by MLS
Year
Property tax
Assessed value
2026
$79,252
$11,881,900
These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.
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SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
Schools & performance
2026 MA DESE
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