8 Whittier Street
8 Whittier Street, Cambridge MA 02140
Sold for $2,750,000
When asked what he liked about growing up at 8 Whittier Street, he described it as a “blessed spot”. His family’s home for 50 years, it is bathed in light, love and personality. A classic Cambridge house with a hint of 70’s funk, it has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The first floor has been opened up to maximize the connection between the living spaces and yard which wraps around the house like a scarf and the western light which hits you in the face in the afternoon. The second floor has 3 lovely bedrooms plus a study and the top floor has 2 additional bedrooms and a bonus spot for projects. The full basement houses laundry, a bathroom and endless opportunity. While the roof is older, the heating system has a fancy new forced hot water boiler with Runtal style radiators. The windows have been replaced over time and the kitchen has had a recent makeover. What is best about this house though is its intangible quality - something that draws you in and makes you want to sit down and share the stories of your day.
Property Details
Interior
Size: 2,958 square feet
Rooms: 11
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3 full & 1 half
Basement: 1,008 square feet of additional space
Exterior
Material: Wood shingle (some need to be replaced)
Roof: Asphalt shingle (+/- 25 years)
Lot Size: 3,990 square feet
Outdoors: Enclosed yard, deck, patio and garden
Parking: One parking space off-street
Systems
Heat: Hot water radiator, 2 zones (2019)
Hot Water: Tankless heater by natural gas (2019)
Electrical: Circuit breakers, 200 amps
Laundry: In basement; additional hookup on second floor
Other
Year Built: 1902
Taxes: $9,378.46 w/o residential exemption, $6,940.47 with residential exemption
Disclosures
Roof is older and chimney brickwork needs repair before use.
