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  • 10 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA, USA
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  3. 32 Hawthorn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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108 Days on market
32 Hawthorn St Cambridge — Photo 1 of 42

32 Hawthorn St Cambridge — Photo 1 of 42

Recent Drop: $300,000

$4,900,000
$4,600,000

$4,600,000

32 Hawthorn St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 — Harvard Square

Beds

7

Baths

4

SqFt

3,824

Style

Multi Family

Built

1886

In the intellectual heart of Cambridge, a residence of architectural grandeur offers a rare convergence of substance and tranquility, just steps from Harvard Sq & Charles River. This Victorian lives like a grand single-family home while possessing the versatility of a 2-family. Spanning 3824sqft, its 15 rooms are defined by generous proportions, natural light, timelessness of five fireplaces. The layout features 5 beds, 3F/2H baths, sunroom. At its heart is a chef’s kitchen, a welcoming space with a large island, high-end appliances, intimate seating. Discover a private urban sanctuary on the sprawling 6563sqft lot, where a perfected Zen-like garden creates an idyllic retreat for serene lounging. A coveted side-by-side 2-car driveway, Central AC, private-entrance au-pair/guest suite provide ultimate flexibility. Expansive 1174sqft high-ceilinged unfinished basement awaits your vision. Unique opportunity to live moments from iconic museums, acclaimed dining. Currently rented through Dec 31, 2026. Showings by Appointment Only

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$1203/sqft
Local Avg (Cambridge)$939/sqft
28% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 23 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Cambridge, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$4,900,000
Annual Taxes$28,227

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street2

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms13
Fireplaces5
Flooring--
BasementFull, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Climate & Utilities

Heating--
Cooling--
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--
Roof--
FoundationStone, Other
ZoningRES

Property & Lot

Acres0.15
SqFt Lot6,563
Lot FeaturesOther

Neighborhood

Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Medical Facility • Bike Path • Conservation Area • Highway Access

Geography

Property History

Sold
$10,500

Aug 25, 2026

MLS® 73547140

Price Drop
$4,600,000

Was $4,900,000

Jul 21, 2026

MLS® 73520747

Listed
$10,500

Jul 9, 2026

MLS® 73547140

Listed
$4,900,000

May 18, 2026

MLS® 73520747

Listed
$4,600,000

Apr 6, 2026

MLS® 73496611

Terminated
$5,100,000

Dec 19, 2025

MLS® 73413815

Listed
$5,100,000

Aug 5, 2025

MLS® 73413815

Population

38,509

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$120K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

58.1%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Middlesex County

2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

Full Cambridge, MA market report ZIP 02138 market data
Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Mac Chinsomboon

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

MLS® Number: 73520747

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