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Listing broker remarks

Home sweet home is this attached townhome (legally a condo) in 2-unit Victorian building in Harvard Square. Built in1894, it boasts original wide pine floorboards, high ceilings, and loads of natural light throughout the house.The first floor features a massive eat-in-kitchen, a separate dining room with china closet, a back staircase leading to the 2nd and 3rd floors, an enclosed glass porch at main entrance, living room w/wood burning fireplace and two walls of windows. The main staircase leads to the 2nd level where there's a large bedroom plus a separate office room, a full bath w/ tub and shower, and another large bedroom with walk-in closet.The back staircase continues up to the 3rd floor replete with charming eaves, 2 very large bedrooms and a full bath with tub and shower. There's ample closet space everywhere, and lots of nooks and crannies. Large unfinished basement. Ideal access to Memorial Drive, and public transport. Brickpatio, gardens, river views + tandem parking (2)!— Compass

Key details

  • 2,153 sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1894 built
  • $923 / sq ft
  • $13,009 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠2⁠3⁠8⁠6⁠7⁠
Last updated
Address
48 Hawthorn Street
Town
Cambridge, MA
ZIP
02138
Deed (Bk/Pg)
64368 / 139

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Neighborhood: Half Crown Marsh District

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.