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Some houses feel as though they've been lifted from the pages of a storybook; others gather stories of their own. At 73 Francis Ave, both feel true. Tucked on the circle at the end of Kirkland St., wrapped in ivy and surrounded by extraordinary gardens, the house feels almost hidden, like a secret discovered at the edge of Cambridge. From the street it carries the romance of a Cotswold cottage, unexpected and quietly enchanting among the trees. Inside, the rooms feel warm and inviting, shaped by conversation, books, meals, and the rhythms of daily life. At the back of the house, a light filled solarium brings the outside in and overlooks the gardens beyond. It is a place to gather, to eat, to tend plants, or simply retreat for a quiet moment. With 4 bedrooms plus a large study, 3.5 baths, & 3,605 sq. ft. of living space on a beautifully landscaped 6,591 sq. ft. lot, this lovingly cared for home is rich with character, warmth, and imagination, waiting quietly for what comes next!

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms4
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom4
  • Lot Features Other
  • Parcel Number 409841

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $3,280,000
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$21,877

Parking

  • Parking Spaces

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 Second
  • Bathroom 3 Second
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 3.5
  • Bedroom 2 Second
  • Bedroom 3 Second
  • Bedroom 4 Third
  • Dining Room First
  • Full Bath3
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen First
  • Living Room First
  • Master Bedroom Second

Basic Information

  • List Price$2,850,000
  • MLS Number73525494
  • Modification Date05/27/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • Address73 Francis Avenue
  • Building Number73
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetFrancis Avenue
  • TownCambridge
  • Zip02138

Building

  • BasementUnfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 2
  • FoundationBlock
  • Patio And Porch Features Patio
  • Property StyleColonial
  • Rooms10
  • Utilities For Gas Range
  • Year Built1926
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.15

Interior

  • Flooring Wood
  • Interior Features Study, Bathroom

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden
  • RoofSlate

Utilities

  • Cooling Heat Pump
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Circuit Breakers
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Steam
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet3,605
  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 3,605
  • Lot Size Square Feet 6,591
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • AmenitiesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedWater Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Legal

  • ZoningA-2

Other

  • Date Listed05/28/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count1

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Listed by The May Group of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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