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8 Cogswell Ave.Cambridge, MA 02140

For Sale

$2,250,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $11,250

Classic architecture meets modern living with this beautifully restored Mansard home. Tall ceilings, bay windows, and a sweeping staircase set an elegant tone, while a thoughtful layout offers both openness and privacy. With 4 bedrooms, plus a bonus room and 2½ baths, it's designed for stylish yet comfortable everyday life. The handsome new kitchen impresses with tall gray cabinetry, marble-veined quartz counters, and KitchenAid and Bosch appliances. Open to the expansive dining room, this space is perfect for entertaining. A front garden and rear deck add just the right amount of outdoor space. The primary suite features a skylight, an attached dressing room, and a serene ensuite bath. Conveniences include a laundry room and mini-split cooling upstairs, while the driveway with carport accommodates 4 cars. Ideally located near Porter Square and Mass Ave, the redline T station, Danehy park, and a multitude of nearby Cambridge restaurants, shops and amenities.

Listed by Jennifer McDonald

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Compass

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857-998-1026

Listed by MonaLisa Team

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Compass

Last updated November 18, 2025

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Source: MLSPin #73455951

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodNorth Cambridge
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Days on Prevu1
  • Taxes$13,729.7/year
  • Size2,615 sqft
  • Price per sqft$860

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

11/18/2025
Listed by Compass
$2,250,000

Property Details for 8 Cogswell Ave.

Association

Amenities

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Exterior

Construction

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • Year Built: 1871
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden

Features

  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 2,615
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Easements
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5,000
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 199151,414410
  • Tax Annual Amount: $13,729.70
  • Tax Assessed Value: $2,102,100.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood

Measurements

  • Living Area: 2,615
  • Living Area Source: Measured

Rooms

  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Rooms Total: 8

Other

Environmental

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Parking

Parking

  • Carport: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Off Street
  • Parking Total: 4

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer
  • Water Source: Public

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