
140 Upland Road Cambridge — Photo 1 of 31
$4,595,000
Investment Analysis — 140 Upland Road
Cambridge, MA 02140 — Avon Hill
Based on HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, a 6-bedroom in 02140 carries an estimated $4,830/mo in gross rent — about a 0.27% cap rate and $12,355/yr in estimated NOI at the $4,595,000 list price. Adjust every assumption in the calculator below.
Beds
6
Baths
4
SqFt
4,255
Style
Single Family
Built
1888
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.
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 4,255 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 10,313 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Estimates — not financial advice
These figures are illustrative estimates for informational purposes only — not an appraisal, valuation, or guarantee of rent, income, or returns, and not financial, tax, or investment advice. Rent is either the figure reported on the MLS listing — in-place rent that may differ from market and is not verified against the actual leases — or, where the listing reports none, an estimate from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, a government benchmark that may differ from actual market rent. Each figure is labelled with its source. Cap rate, NOI, and returns depend on the assumptions shown, which you can change. MLS and other third-party data may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify all figures independently and consult your own financial, tax, and legal advisors before making any investment decision.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Gas Water Heater • Range • Oven • Dishwasher • Disposal • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Golf • Medical Facility
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl First16.75 x 32.666666666
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Dining Room
Lvl First18.166666666 x 12.833333333
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Kitchen
Lvl Main,First19.333333333 x 14.583333333
Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
Office
Lvl Basement14 x 21.666666666
Primary Bedroom
Lvl Second15.583333333 x 13.833333333
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second16.75 x 13.083333333
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second13.416666666 x 13.083333333
Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bedroom 4
Lvl Second10.75 x 14.916666666
Bedroom 5
Lvl Second11.5 x 13.666666666
Listing Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office: Compass
MLS® Number: 73564377
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