159 Mount Auburn Street
Listed for $2,680,000
Sold For $3,200,711
Some homes speak softly and leave a lasting impression. Set proudly in Harvard Square, 159 Mt. Auburn St is full of quiet beauty - gracious proportions, incredible light, and a sense of timeless ease. When the current owners first stepped inside, the house was in rough shape, but the soaring ceilings, natural light, and unbeatable location captured their imagination. They’ve been shaping their home around those gifts ever since. With 3,014 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, and 3.5 bathrooms, the house offers room to live expansively. Formal where it should be, relaxed where it matters most—it strikes a rare balance between elegance and ease. The kitchen opens to a private terrace, a calm retreat tucked away from the bustle. The neighborhood still feels like a village, with everything close by and neighbors who stop to say hello. A driveway for 2 cars adds ease. Solar panels, central A/C via heat pump, and careful stewardship make this home ready for what’s next.
Property Details
Interior
Size: 3,014 square feet (includes 486 sq. ft. of finished lower level space)
Rooms: 9
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3 full & 1 half
Exterior
Lot Size: 2,837 square feet
Material: Clapboard
Roof: Asphalt/fiberglass shingle (2023)
Solar: 27 panel rooftop photovoltaic system (2023)
Outdoors: Front garden, rear patio & garden
Parking: 2 side by side off street spaces
Systems
Heat: Heat pump (2023) with back-up gas-fired furnace, 1 zone
Cooling: Heat pump (2023), 1 zone
Hot Water: Tank by gas (2018)
Electrical: Circuit breakers
Laundry: In the basement
Windows: Mix of single and double paned
Other
Year Built: 1887
Taxes: $15,876 without residential exemption ($12,611 with residential exemption)
Disclosures
Seller welcomes offers with requests for buyer concessions.
