
140 Upland Road Cambridge — Photo 1 of 31
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.
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Cambridge, MA.
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
Population
21,204
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$135K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
65.1%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Middlesex County
2,698 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+3% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,713 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
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.
Listing Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office: Compass
MLS® Number: 73564377
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