This well-maintained, stately 3-family home in West Cambridge offers easy access to Huron Village, Harvard Square, and Boston, reflecting the early 20th-century architectural charm typical of the area. Built as a multi-family residence, it features spacious units with multiple bedrooms, living and dining rooms, and private back porches overlooking garden spaces. The 2018 roof replacement and exterior repaint highlight recent renovations that preserve its historical character. Set on a sizable plot with a large backyard and a 2-car garage, this property is ideal for landlord investors, with separate gas and electrical systems for each unit. Listed at $2,490,000, it combines classic design with modern practicality.

Historic Exterior View

A three-story historic American home with classic architectural details stands prominently with its distinctive gambrel roofline and deep red siding contrasted by crisp white trim. Multiple rectangular windows punctuate each floor, offering symmetry and ample natural light. The house includes a covered porch on the lower level and an upper balcony, both with railing painted white. The entry stairs lead to a dark-framed double door. Mature trees and shrubbery surround the yard, while a neighboring home of similar style sits adjacent. The clear blue sky highlights the home’s historic charm and robust design.

Covered Balcony Seating

A small covered balcony with a reddish wooden floor and matching siding on one side. White railings and support columns frame the space, contrasting cleanly with the deep red exterior walls. Two classic woven-stripe lawn chairs face a small, round green table with a few items on it, creating a cozy outdoor sitting area. The overhead beams of the balcony roof add architectural interest and shade. Surrounding trees and rooftops of nearby houses are visible in the clear blue sky, lending a peaceful suburban neighborhood atmosphere to this charming outdoor nook.

Balcony Seating Area

The balcony presents a charming outdoor space with white railing and structural posts supporting an overhead roof with exposed beams painted in a warm terracotta tone. The exterior siding beside the door is a rustic red, adding warmth and historic character to the space. A round green wooden table and a white woven strap chair offer seating for relaxation or casual dining. The view overlooks mature, leafless trees and neighboring homes, suggesting a suburban setting. The natural light and open view enhance this cozy, tranquil retreat ideal for enjoying fresh air and scenic surroundings.

Second-Floor Balcony

A narrow balcony extending along the side of the house with reddish-brown vertical wooden balusters and cream-colored posts and handrail trim. The balcony floor is a dark, durable surface, likely metal or treated wood, showing weather exposure. The exterior wall adjacent to the balcony is clad in red siding with white window trim. The roof eaves extend overhead with a white soffit. The view overlooks a quiet neighborhood street framed by mature trees and classic New England-style homes, featuring muted earthy colors and intricate historic architectural elements such as dormers and bay windows.

Front Porch Balcony

A spacious front porch balcony overlooking a quiet neighborhood street. The porch floor is a dark, solid surface, contrasting with the white and reddish-brown wooden railing. The railing features slender vertical balusters supported by beige posts with caps, adding elegance. The exterior of the house is adorned with red clapboard siding bordered by white trim around the window and door frame, providing a classic historic American look. Leafless trees and blooming red foliage frame the view, suggesting early spring. The open porch space invites relaxation while offering a clear view of the surroundings and passing cars below.

Rear Exterior View

The rear of a multi-story historic home clad in red wooden shingles with white trim accents and two covered balconies stacked on the upper floors. The small back porch includes a white door accessed by a short flight of steps. Surrounding the house are neighboring homes painted in warm tones of yellow and matching red, adding to a charming, close-knit neighborhood feeling. Mature trees, leafless in early spring, frame the scene alongside a small garden area with sparse landscaping and a concrete pathway leading to the entrance space. The clear blue sky highlights the home’s classic American architectural style.

Detached Garage Exterior

A three-car detached garage painted in a soft beige tone with contrasting red trim and walls. The roof is angled with gray shingles, complementing the peaceful, natural setting. The garage doors have small rectangular windows near the top, allowing some light inside. Surrounding the structure are leafless trees and a picket fence enclosing a modest garden area with plants beginning to bloom, signaling early spring. The driveway, slightly cracked but spacious, leads up to the garage, framed with patches of greenery and mature shrubs, enhancing the quaint, serene atmosphere of this historic home’s outdoor space.

Living Room Corner

Light beige walls frame a bright corner of a living room, highlighted by three large double-hung windows with white trim that invite ample natural light. Polished hardwood floors feature warm honey and reddish tones arranged in a parallel plank pattern, adding timeless charm and character. The room includes wide, white-painted baseboards and intricately detailed door and window casings, with fluted column-like trim accents marking the transition to an adjoining space. The overall aesthetic blends classic architectural details and a neutral palette, creating a warm, inviting, and airy atmosphere suitable for diverse decor styles.

Empty Room with Windows

Three large windows with white trim let natural light flow into the room, offering a view of the surrounding trees and red autumn foliage. The walls are painted a soft beige, contrasting gently with the crisp white window casings and baseboards. Polished hardwood flooring with distinct dark grain lines stretches across the floor, adding warmth to the space. The clean corners and simple crown molding reflect a classic, historic style with minimal ornamentation. The room is empty, allowing its natural light and wooden elements to define the calm, inviting atmosphere.

Sunlit Corner Room

Warm-toned wooden floors with a natural grain extend across the floor, capturing the sunlight streaming through three tall, white-trimmed windows placed in a gentle bay window alcove. The walls are painted in a soft beige, complementing the white wide baseboards and crown moldings. To one side, a built-in white cabinet with glass doors and drawers adds subtle historic charm, blending functionality with classic design. A modest ceiling light fixture with a wrought iron frame and three small bulbs provides understated elegance. The overall aesthetic highlights a clean, bright space with vintage architectural details balanced by modern simplicity.

Sunlit Living Area

Natural light floods a spacious corner room with honey-toned hardwood floors arranged in a classic pattern. Neutral beige walls contrast with crisp white trim and built-in cabinetry, featuring glass-paned upper doors and solid lower panels for storage. Multiple windows framed with traditional molding provide bright views and create an airy atmosphere. An adjoining open doorway leads to another sunlit space with matching windows and floor finish. Simple ceiling light fixtures retain the home’s historic charm while maintaining clean, understated elegance throughout the interconnected living area.

Hallway with Built-Ins

Warm honey-toned polished hardwood floors extend throughout the space, bordered with intricate inlaid woodwork creating a decorative frame. Soft beige walls contrast elegantly with crisp white trim and wide door casings that feature classic fluted pilasters and crown molding. Built-in white shelving flank the entryway, some enclosed with louvered cabinet doors. Deep baseboards add to the room’s stately look. Two large doorways, one with a built-in cabinet closet insert, align opposite each other, suggesting connectivity to adjacent rooms. The overall effect is bright and spacious with vintage architectural details preserved in a clean, timeless palette.

Kitchen Area

Warm wooden floors stretch across the kitchen, highlighting a clean, vintage aesthetic. Cream-colored walls above beadboard wainscoting add soft texture and traditional charm. A white, four-burner gas stove sits against the wall, opposite a white countertop and under-mount double sink beneath a window that invites natural light. Stainless steel refrigerator contrasts subtly with the classic elements, and simple white door trims frame the adjoining doorways. The ceiling light fixture is modest, blending unobtrusively into the space’s timeless and practical design. The overall ambiance feels airy yet rooted in historic American home character.

Empty Bedroom Corner

Two white-framed double-hung windows allow natural light to fill the room, highlighting honey-toned hardwood floors with a polished finish. Walls are painted a soft beige, complemented by wide, white baseboards and window trim that add a classic touch. The ceiling is smooth and white, with a clean, minimalist design. Electrical outlets line the baseboards, enhancing functionality without disrupting the room’s simple elegance. The corner layout creates a cozy yet open atmosphere, with visible outdoor trees through the windows enhancing a serene connection to nature outside the home.

Living Room Seating Area

The living room combines modern simplicity with classic charm, featuring honey-toned hardwood floors contrasted against creamy white walls and trim. A pristine white sectional sofa lines one side under a large bay window, inviting natural light and offering street views. A contemporary glass coffee table atop a cowhide rug adds texture and an eclectic touch. Potted greenery brings life to the bright window ledge area. The flat-screen TV is mounted on a minimalist stand next to an arc floor lamp, lending modern accents amid detailed molding and an elegant fluted doorway frame that add historic character.

Dining Nook and Living Room

Bright dining nook features a round wooden pedestal table accompanied by a modern red rocking chair and a sleek black chair, adding a pop of color and contrast. Large windows with white blinds flood the space with natural light, highlighting the warm honey-toned hardwood floors beneath. Adjacent living room holds a plush white sectional couch arranged on a dark area rug with a glass-top coffee table. Soft neutral walls and a large paper lantern light fixture overhead contribute to the airy, minimalist aesthetic that blends contemporary elements with classic wood flooring and architectural trim.

Dining Area and Kitchen

The space combines a cozy dining area and an open kitchen, anchored by warm, honey-toned hardwood floors that run throughout. A round wooden dining table, accompanied by a mix of black, gray, and red modern chairs, sits adjacent to three large windows with white trim and white cellular shades, allowing natural light to fill the room. The kitchen features a black granite countertop peninsula with seating, framed by light wood cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, including a vent hood. A prominent exposed brick column adds rustic character, contrasting with the room’s otherwise clean white walls. Two large white paper lantern lights hang from the ceiling, contributing to the room’s airy and bright ambiance.

Kitchen and Living Area

Open kitchen with honey-toned wood cabinets, black granite countertops, and a stainless steel stove with a modern vent hood. The backsplash includes black tiles with decorative fruit motifs, adding a quaint touch. Natural light floods in through three white-trimmed windows above the counters, framed by simple blinds. A prominent exposed brick pillar separates the kitchen from the adjacent living space, contributing a rustic, historic feel. Light wood floors flow through both areas. The living space has white walls and minimalistic furnishings, visible are a white couch and a metal shelving unit with plants and books. Paper lantern pendant lights hang above the kitchen area, enhancing the airy and bright ambiance.

Bedroom Overview

Light wood floors with visible grain create warmth beneath a minimalist bedroom setup. A low-profile wooden bed frame supports white bedding that contrasts gently with soft beige walls. Two windows frame the room on adjacent walls, allowing natural light to flow through, highlighting the room’s crisp baseboard moulding and window trim painted in bright white. On one side, a wooden dresser stands with various small items atop, including a lamp and decorative objects. A spherical white floor lamp next to the bed adds a touch of modern decor, while a tripod-mounted flat-screen TV faces the bed, blending technology with the room’s simple aesthetic.

Bathroom Sink Area

The corner of a compact bathroom with a white pedestal sink and chrome dual-handle faucet is visible. Above the sink, a small built-in medicine cabinet with a mirrored door is framed by white molding, harmonizing with the crisp trim around the room. A soap dispenser and a ribbed container rest neatly on the sink’s rim. The shower or bathtub area is enclosed by a white, textured fabric curtain hanging from a curved shower rod. The walls are painted in a soft, neutral beige tone, creating a clean and classic look with subtle traditional details.

Attic Room

Sloped ceilings converge to create a cozy attic space with a minimalist aesthetic. Light beige walls harmonize with the warm honey-toned hardwood flooring, adding a natural touch to the room. A small rectangular window centers on the far wall, inviting daylight and framing outdoor trees. Baseboard radiators run along the perimeter walls for heating. In the middle, a rectangular stairwell surrounded by a white-painted half-wall opens the space, suggesting an entry point to this upper floor. A small white door in the corner hints at storage space tucked within the eaves.

Attic Room with Built-in Shelves

Angled ceiling slopes dramatically over this bright attic room, painted in soft cream tones that enhance the natural light streaming in from a single window. The warm honey-hued hardwood floor contrasts gently with the light walls, creating a cozy yet airy feel. White baseboard heaters run along the walls, complementing the built-in shelving units recessed into the wall under the lowest part of the ceiling, ideal for storage or display. Three classic, semi-flush ceiling lights softly illuminate the space, while an open doorway leads to an adjoining room or hallway. The overall design balances simplicity with functionality in this charming small room.

Upper Loft Kitchen and Landing

Light hardwood floors extend through this airy upper loft area, combining an open kitchen and landing. The kitchen has a compact layout tucked under a sloping ceiling, with white cabinetry, a small stainless steel refrigerator, and granite-style countertops. Two modern ceiling fixtures provide soft illumination, while a short half-wall and railing beside the staircase offer openness without sacrificing safety. Multiple windows flood the space with natural light, framing views of neighboring rooftops. The neutral wall color and minimalist detailing contribute to a clean, fresh ambiance in this versatile upper-level setting.

Listing Agent: Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team of Coldwell Banker Realty – Cambridge via Zillow