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A rare opportunity to own one of Cambridge’s most discreet yet storied residences. Tucked away just blocks from Harvard Yard, 103 Irving Street was once home to legendary chef Julia Child, whose iconic kitchen is now preserved at the Smithsonian. The gracious home has since been thoughtfully renovated for 21st century luxury living while retaining the architectural detail and grand scale of another era. Beautifully proportioned spaces lend themselves to both everyday living and elegant entertaining. Understated amenities abound, including a well-equipped butler’s pantry that doubles as a caterer’s kitchen, Poggenpohl cabinetry, gas fireplaces, a wine room, Lutron lighting, and powerful solar panel system. Outside, professionally landscaped irrigated grounds are complemented by an expansive brick patio framed by a stone wall. A wide porte cochre at the end of a long driveway provides sheltered parking. Rich in history and ideally situated near restaurants, performing arts, museums, and universities, this remarkable property is truly irreplaceable.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms6
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom6
  • Lot Features Gentle Sloping
  • Parcel Number 409809
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $6,904,300
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$43,908

Parking

  • Parking Spaces3
  • Carport YN Yes
  • Parking Features Carport, Off Street

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 5
  • Bedroom 2 Second
  • Bedroom 3 Second
  • Bedroom 4 Second
  • Bedroom 5 Third
  • Dining Room First
  • Family Room First
  • Full Bath4
  • Half Baths2
  • Kitchen First
  • Living Room First
  • Master Bedroom Second

Basic Information

  • List Price$6,475,000
  • MLS Number73581659
  • Modification Date09/23/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • NeighborhoodHarvard Square
  • SubdivisionHarvard Square
  • Address103 Irving Street
  • Building Number103
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetIrving Street
  • TownCambridge
  • Zip02138

Building

  • BasementFull, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 4
  • FoundationStone
  • Patio And Porch Features Deck, Patio
  • Property StyleColonial
  • Rooms11
  • Year Built1889
  • Year Built Details Actual, Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.24

Interior

  • Interior Features Bedroom

Exterior

  • Exterior Features
    • Deck
    • Fenced Yard
    • Garden
    • Patio
    • Professional Landscaping
    • Rain Gutters
    • Sprinkler System
  • Fencing Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet6,321
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 6,321
  • Lot Size Square Feet 10,516
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • Sidewalks
    • T-Station
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Green Energy Generation Solar

Legal

  • Zoningres

Other

  • Date Listed09/23/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count1

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Listed by Gail Roberts,Ed Feijo & Team of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

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