Property Description

In real estate, location is everything and 16 Willow Ave is testament to that claim. Between Davis and Porter Squares at the Cambridge line sits this large, Philadelphia style 2 unit home. Family owned for 75 years, the time has come to pass the baton. Large rooms, high ceilings, bay windows, and a open staircase spanning 3 levels, this much loved home presents endless opportunities for those seeking to live in this most desired setting. Unit 1 has 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, and 1 bath spread over 2 levels with Chelsea tiled decorative fireplace, china cabinet, pocket doors, gas heat, and central air. Unit 2 is an upper duplex with french doors, 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, and private front and rear porches. Both units have eat in kitchens with pantries, formal living and dining rooms, and large back halls with laundry hookups and direct access to back yard and basement. Exterior painted in 2023. Driveway parking for 3 cars and backyard with patio. House will be delivered vacant.

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Building Information

  • Total Units: 2
  • Total Floors: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Amenities: Bike Path, Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, University, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Basement Features: Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access, Unfinished Basement
  • Common Rooms: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Mudroom
  • Common Interior Features: Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fans, Crown Molding, Pantry, Philadelphia
  • Common Appliances: Range, Washer Hookup
  • Common Heating: Electric Baseboard, Extra Flue, Forced Air, Gas, Heat Pump, Oil, Oil, Radiant
  • Common Cooling: Central Air

Financial

  • APOD Available: No

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Electric Info: 100 Amps, Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered, Other (See Remarks), Underground
  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Doors, Storm Windows
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, for Gas Dryer, for Gas Oven, for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Unit 1 Description

  • Included in Rent: Water
  • Under Lease: No
  • Floors: 1
  • Levels: 2

Unit 2 Description

  • Included in Rent: Water
  • Under Lease: No
  • Floors: 2
  • Levels: 2

Construction

  • Year Built: 1920
  • Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Brick, Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Aluminum, Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Other (See Remarks), Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73435316
  • Last Updated: 10/01/25

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
10/01/2025Contingent$1,399,000$412MLSPIN
09/28/2025Active$1,399,000$412MLSPIN
09/24/2025New$1,399,000$412MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Eric Gould, Coldwell Banker Realty - Dorchester
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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