73 Francis Avenue
Listed for $2,850,000
Some houses feel as though they’ve been lifted from the pages of a storybook; others gather stories of their own. At 73 Francis Avenue, both feel true.
Tucked at the end of historic Kirkland Street, wrapped in ivy and surrounded by extraordinary gardens, the house feels almost hidden, like a secret discovered at the edge of Cambridge. From the street it carries the romance of a Cotswold cottage, unexpected and quietly enchanting among the trees.
Inside, the feeling is one of warmth. The rooms feel shaped by conversation, books, meals, and the rhythms of daily life. For years, this was a home where people gathered in the kitchen while dinner came together over the flame of the six burner Wolf range and stories stretched long into the evening. Beautifully proportioned and filled with light, the spaces feel thoughtful and generous without ever losing their sense of intimacy.
At the back of the house, a lovely solarium overlooks the gardens beyond. Filled with light and framed by trees, it serves as a place to gather, to dine, to tend plants, or simply retreat for a quiet moment, bringing the outside in and creating a connection to the landscape in every season. It is one of those rare spaces that quietly becomes the heart of everything.
With 4 bedrooms plus a large study, 3.5 baths, and 3,605 square feet of living space on a beautifully landscaped 6,591 square foot lot, 73 Francis Avenue feels both expansive and deeply personal. Lovingly cared for and thoughtfully expanded over time, it is a home rich with character, warmth, and imagination, waiting quietly for what comes next.
Property Details
Interior
Size: 3,605 square feet (measured)
Rooms: 9
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3 full & 1 half
Exterior
Lot Size: 6,591 square feet
Material: Brick
Roof: Slate
Outdoors: Landscaped gardens & back patio
Parking: On street on the cul-de-sac with permit
Systems
Heat: Steam radiators by gas
Cooling: Mini-split A/C
Hot Water: Tank by gas
Electrical: Circuit breakers
Laundry: In the finished basement
Windows: Many of the home’s single-pane windows are in need of work. Some insulated glass panels in the solarium have failed seals.
Other
Year Built: 1926
Taxes: $19,008.74 with residential exemption ($21,877.60 without residential exemption)
Disclosures
This is an estate sale. The property is being sold as-is.
The property straddles the Cambridge/Somerville municipal line. The house carries a Cambridge address, though a portion of the lot extends into Somerville.
There is evidence of moisture in the basement walls.
The chimney requires repointing / masonry repair.
The kitchen granite countertop has a crack/damaged section.
