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  • $2,998,000

    229 Lake View Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

    5beds
    2,921sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1925
    6,750 Square Feet Lot
    $3,024,000 Zestimate®
    $1,026/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to this light-filled and generously sized single-family home in West Cambridge, just moments from Huron Village and Fresh Pond. Thoughtfully renovated in 2012, the home offers 2,921 sq. ft. of comfortable living across three levels. The main floor features an open, airy layout with windows on all sides, a well-appointed kitchen with peninsula seating, and a dining area that opens via French doors to a serene back porch, private yard and patio. Upstairs, find three bedrooms — including a spacious primary suite — plus a cozy sitting room and laundry. The top floor adds two more bedrooms and a full bath, ideal for guests or home office space. The large unfinished basement with full ceiling height offers great potential for future expansion. Enjoy the detached two-car garage, lush landscaping, and the charm of tree-lined surroundings — all in a highly desirable West Cambridge location with easy access to Harvard Square, Harvard University, and beyond.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 14, 2025 at 02:07pm

    Listed by:

    Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team,

    Compass

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73418309
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    Open houses

    • Sat, Aug 16

      1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

    • Sun, Aug 17

      1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Third
    Bedroom 5
    • Level: Third
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Yes
    Bathroom 1
    • Features: Bathroom - Half
    • Level: First
    Bathroom 2
    • Features: Bathroom - Full
    • Level: Second
    Bathroom 3
    • Features: Bathroom - Full
    • Level: Second
    Dining room
    • Level: First
    Kitchen
    • Level: First
    Living room
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Second Floor
    Features
    • Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Sitting Room
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,921
    • Total interior livable area: 2,921 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,921

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Detached, Off Street
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Multi/Split
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    • Exterior features: Porch, Fenced Yard
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 6,750 Square Feet
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: CAMBM00234L00125
    • Zoning: res.

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Block, Stone
    • Roof: Shingle,Rubber
    Condition
    • Year built: 1925

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,026/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,739,600
    • Annual tax amount: $17,899
    • Date on market: 8/14/2025
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