

38 Arlington St
Cambridge MA, 02140
Listed
$3.875M
4 Bedrooms
3.5 Bathrooms
3,320 Sqft.
Exquisitely restored Second Empire Mansard Victorian atop Avon Hill pairs timeless architecture with modern luxury. Period details include inviting double entry doors, high ceilings, tall shuttered windows, and deep crown moldings throughout. The 32’ living/dining room flows into a generous eat-in kitchen overlooking an idyllic screened porch, raised back deck, bluestone patio, and large yard beyond. The 460 sq. ft. primary suite features a spa-like bath with steam shower, deep soaking tub, radiant heated floors, and a walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a playroom/home gym, breezy roof deck, and landscaped grounds with majestic trees. Recipient of the 2013 Cambridge Historical Commission Preservation Award, this rare home offers a fine blending of historic character and modern convenience in one of Cambridge’s most coveted neighborhoods. 3/10 mile to Porter Square Red Line, 1 stop to Harvard Square. A variety of shops, restaurants, and services all within a 1/2-mile radius.
Property Information
Total Rooms: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Parking: Garage Parking (1)
Living Area: 3,320 Sqft
(includes 620 sqft finished lower level)
HOA occupancy: 2 Unit Association
HOA fee: $350/mo includes (water, sewer, master insurance, exterior maintenance, snow removal)
Laundry: In-Unit
Heating: Hydro Air, Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: 1st Floor Deck, Roof Deck, Bluestone Patio, Screened Porch
Tax Information
Year Built: 1874
Year Converted: 2013
Assessed: $3,857,900
Taxes: $24,498 (not including residential exemption)
Tax Year: 2025
Everything in 1 mile or less!
GROCERIES
Star Market
Trader Joe's
Whole Foods Market
Pemberton Farms Marketplace
HEALTH & RECREATION
CVS Pharmacy
Cambridge Naturals
Planet Fitness
Healthworks (Women-only)
Down Under School of Yoga
RESTAURANTS & CAFE
Giulia
Barcelona Wine Bar
The Abbey
Yume Ga Arukara
Dear Annie
Simons
Bagelsaurus
Season to Taste
PARKS & SCHOOLS
Cambridge Commons
Danehy Park
Minuteman Bike Path
Harvard College
Leslie University
Graham and Parks
Cambridge Friends
St Peters
Cambridge Montessori
TRANSPORTATION
Porter Station (Red Line & Commuter Rail)
Davis Station (Red Line)
MBTA Bus 77
MBTA Bus 83
MBTA Bus 96
MBTA Bus 87



























