8 Traill St Cambridge, MA 02138

$10,400,000
6 beds
6 full
8,386 sqft
0.4 acres
$1,240 / sqft
House

Property details

About 8 Traill St

This spacious and beautiful 1893 Queen Anne residence has been carefully restored, and equipped with a host of modern upgrades. The 1st floor has 2,700+ s.f. of grand high-ceiling living space. Unobstructed long views along with excellent exposures make for abundant natural light in fourteen well-proportioned rooms. Windows throughout are oversized. The flexible layout allows for large-scale entertaining, and an option for a first-floor bedroom suite. Immense hardwood pocket doors create private spaces. Period details and premium workmanship at every turn; grand stair hall with Palladian windows, 9 large fireplaces, deep moldings, superb woodwork, quality materials, and enviable traffic flow. The lower level has an additional 2,000 sf of finished exercise, office studio, and storage space. Energy-efficient Lochinvar systems. Designed by nationally renowned architectural firm of Peabody & Stearns. The off- Brattle site helps ensure privacy. 3-car garage and ample off-street parking.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Other
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Multi Unit(s)
Size8,386 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.4 Acres
Year built1893
ParkingDetached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street
MLS #73307982
Garage3 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 73307982
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Compass
  • Office Phone: (617) 303-0067
  • Listing Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 28, 1991
Home Sold
$1,000,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$9,696,300$57,402
2023$8,804,900$51,597
2022$7,847,700$46,458
2021$7,513,900$43,956
2020$7,144,200$41,079
2019$6,319,800$37,540

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

John M Tobin

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

197 Vassal Ln

7

Graham and Parks

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

44 Linnaean St

8

Haggerty

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

110 Cushing St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $142,500. Most Cambridge, MA residents have annual incomes $200k+. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

21%
<35k
23%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
36%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

50%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
30%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 8 Traill St

This home is located at 8 Traill St in Cambridge, MA and zip code 02138 in the West Cambridge neighborhood. This 8,386 square foot home, which was built in 1893, sits on a 0.40 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 30, 2024 and is currently priced at $10,400,000.

Over 11 listings were sold over their listed price in December 2024 in Cambridge, MA. In the same period over 17 listings were sold below the listed price and 4 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Cambridge, MA between November and December 2024 decreased by 26.1%. In December 2024, listings were on the market for 46 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,165,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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