Property Details
Basic Information
- Property SubType: Single Family Residence
- Property Style: Colonial
- MLS Number: 73502038
- Mls Status: Active
- List Price: $5,500,000
- Date Listed: 04/15/2026
- Description: Tucked along one of the most sought-after streets in West Cambridge, between Harvard Square & the Charles River, this beautifully proportioned home blends historic character with everyday convenience. Mercer Circle, originally called Telephone Street, is part of a storied enclave developed by Gardiner G. Hubbard, founder of the National Geographic Society and 1st president of Bell Telephone Company. The property showcases a 29' covered wrap-around porch overlooking specimen plantings. Inside, gracious rooms are defined by tall windows & ceilings, fireplaces, and custom built-ins. Outside, the irrigated fruit gardens yield plums, blueberries, apples, and vegetables. Ideally located just 0.2 miles from BB&N's Lower and Middle Schools and approximately one mile from Shady Hill School & BB&N's Upper School. Properties on Mercer Circle are rarely offered, as residents tend to stay for generations, drawn by the tranquil setting, community, & enduring curb appeal.
Building
- Acreage: 0.22
- Square Feet: 4,292
- Year Built: 1885
- Zoning: res
- Rooms: 13
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Neighborhood: West Cambridge
- Subdivision: West Cambridge
- Town: Cambridge
Finance
- Taxes: $29,805
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom 2: Second
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full Baths: 3
- Half Baths: 2
Basement
- Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Community
Amenities
- Amenities: 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
- Other Amenities: Basement, Fireplace, Garden, Tennis