Tucked within the storied & exclusive enclave of Gray Gardens West, this remarkable corner lot home is offered for the first time in over sixty years. Once the residence of a renowned architect and musician, it carries a quiet grace, a place where design meets creativity and timeless craftsmanship thrived. Designed in 1924 by Lois Lilley Howe, a founder of the first all female architecture firm in Boston and first female to graduate from MIT Architecture program. Mature plantings surround the home and the large yard gives a lush feeling with a sense of privacy. Beyond its historic faade lies a world of possibility with sun filled rooms, historic character, and the rare chance to create a masterpiece of your own. Just moments from Harvard Square, this is your chance to shape the next chapter of this homes enduring story. Sale proceeds benefit two foundations, one focuses on International youth peace building and the other supports young musicians in Europe.

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Bedrooms4
Mls StatusUnder Agreement
Bathroom3
Listing Terms Contract
Lot Features Corner Lot

Tax Information

Tax Assessed Value $3,500,000
Tax Year 2025
Taxes$22,650

Parking

Parking Spaces4
Open Parking YN Yes
Parking Features Paved Drive, Off Street

Rooms

Bathrooms Total Decimal 3
Full Bath3

Basic Information

List Price$2,800,000
MLS Number73470188
Modification Date06/03/2026
Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
PurchaseContractDate03/12/2026

Location

NeighborhoodWest Cambridge
SubdivisionWest Cambridge
Address12 Gray Gardens W
Building Number12
CountyMiddlesex
StateMA
StreetGray Gardens W
TownCambridge
Zip02138

Building

BasementFull, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Building Area Units Square Feet
FireplaceYes
Fireplaces Total 2
FoundationStone
Property StyleAntique, Shingle
Rooms10
Year Built1924
Year Built Details Approximate
Year Built Source Public Records

Property

Acreage0.18

Interior

Flooring Wood

Exterior

RoofShingle

Utilities

Cooling Window Unit(s)
Cooling YN Yes
Heat SystemYes
Heating Baseboard
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Source Public

Property Information

Square Feet2,701
Building Area Source Measured
Living Area 2,701
Lot Size Square Feet 7,651
Lot Size Units Acres

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Amenities
- Bike Path
- Conservation Area
- Highway Access
- House of Worship
- Laundromat
- Medical Facility
- Park
- Pool
- Private School
- Public School
- Public Transportation
- Shopping
- Tennis Court(s)
- University
- Walk/Jog Trails
Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater

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Date Listed01/20/2026
Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
View Count12

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