11 Brown Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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11 Brown Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
11 Brown Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
11 Brown Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
11 Brown Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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11 Brown Street Cambridge, MA 02138

6 Beds

6.5 Baths

7,258 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 7,258 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,763

MLS Listing ID 73516411

Style Colonial,Contemporary

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 6

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N false

Year Built 2024

Annual Tax Amount $79,252

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 0.340 Acres

Acres 0.34

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Hidden in plain sight. Designed to blend discreetly into its traditional Cambridge neighborhood, 11 Brown Street offers no hint of the extraordinary world within. Its discretion bespeaks a quiet confidence: luxury measured not by outward display, but by the quality of life experienced inside. Conceived in collaboration with Mariana Ibañez, Chair of UCLA's Department of Architecture and Urban Design, the home unfolds through luminous spaces, sculptural forms, and intimate connections to nature. Generous proportions retain a human scale, while rich natural materials, exquisite craftsmanship, and carefully orchestrated light create an atmosphere both exhilarating and tranquil. As daylight moves through the home, shifting perspectives reveal new moments of wonder. A serene library and upper-level family room offer inviting retreats, while two distinctive fire features bring warmth and drama. Thoughtfully arranged spaces for cooking, dining, and entertaining celebrate the intimate pleasures of gatherings large and small. Sumptuous baths and a private spa with sauna and steam offer restoration, while sophisticated technology works intuitively in the background to enrich daily life. A main-level suite with private entrance provides flexibility for guests or multigenerational living. The garden level offers media and fitness spaces, a second kitchen, and an au pair suite. Indoors and out flow seamlessly into expansive, tree-framed grounds, with unusually long, private views just blocks from Harvard Square. This private oasis reveals its enchantments only to those invited within. A truly extraordinary setting in which to practice the art of living deeply.

Location

State MA

County Middlesex

Area Harvard Square

Zoning A-2

Direction Quiet one way off Brattle Street

Rooms

Basement Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Primary Bedroom Level Second

Interior

Interior Features Exercise Room, Game Room, Media Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound

Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Hydro Air

Cooling Heat Pump

Fireplaces Number 2

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced

Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Roof Type Slate,Rubber

Total Parking Spaces 8

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Cul-De-Sac, Level

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial, Contemporary

Others

Senior Community false

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