140 Upland Road, Cambridge, MA 02140
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$4,595,000
6 Beds
5 Baths
4255 SQFT
0.24 Acre
HOA: N/A

Property Description

Grand and stately 1888 Queen Anne brick single-family with superb sun exposures sited above street grade on rare 1/4-acre corner lot at summit of Avon Hill, close to the Porter Sqare Red Line, Commuter Rail, Harvard Law School, & Harvard's science center. 14 well-proportioned rooms. Gracious and elegant residence: high ceilings, moldings, numerous large windows, custom woodwork, 3 period fireplaces, magnificent large-scale 19th-c. stained glass panel, finely detailed original medallions. Excellent cross-ventilation. Hardwood floors. 6 bedrooms, 3 full & 2 half-baths. 2 sets of washers/dryers. 5 bay windows, substantial sandstone window sills & threshold, original terracotta details, distinctive brickwork, gables, ornate shingle patterns, slate roof. Separate-entrance 905 s.f. lower-level office & 1/2-bath. Porch: granite steps, ornate turned balusters, period trim. 3rd-floor auxiliary apartment has private entry & 175 s.f. rooftop deck. Without architectural changes apartment can be re-incorporated with 1st- & 2nd-floor living areas. Landscaped & fenced gardens with dozens of mature trees & scores of rhododendron, azalea, & flowering perennials. 500 s.f. stone-paved patio at rear of residence. Charming pond & fountain with goldfish & shubunkin. 2020 state-of-the-art two-pipe boiler system installed by New England SteamWorks, which specializes in steam systems plus two 2023 Bosch heat pump/AC compressors: one outside for main house and one on 3rd-floor deck for apartment. 2nd floor has high-velocity system with ducting in the ceilings above all the rooms. Off-street parking.

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Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Conservation Area
  • Golf Course
  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station
  • University
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19'4"X14'7"
  • Cabinets - Upgraded, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Dining Area, Exterior Access, Kitchen Island, Open Floor Plan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 18'2"X12'10"
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 3
  • Half Baths 2

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15'7"X13'10"
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 16'9"X13'1"
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 13'5"X13'1"
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 14
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16'9"X32'8"
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Laundry Room Features: Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Walk Out

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat, Electric, Gas, Heat Pump, Steam
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Electric Info: Circuit Breakers
  • Energy Features: Storm Windows
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, Deeded, Improved Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 4255
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Accessability Features: No

Construction

  • Year Built: 1888
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Queen Anne, Victorian
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Foundation Info: Brick, Fieldstone, Granite
  • Roof Material: Slate
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Parquet, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Corner, Fenced/Enclosed, Level, Scenic View(s)
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Gutters, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Porch - Enclosed, Screens
  • Road Type: Paved, Public, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73564377
  • Last Updated: 08/17/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
08/17/2026New$4,595,000$1,080MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: The Petrowsky Jones Group, Compass
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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