
16 Coolidge Ave Cambridge — Photo 1 of 36
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
SqFt
3,029
Style
Single Family
Built
1889
Located in the coveted Coolidge Hill Neighborhood this stately Italianate Victorian offers tremendous privacy from its oversized 14,000+ square foot lot, mature gardens and fenced-in yard and is just blocks away from the Shady Hill School and Buckingham Browne & Nichols. Classic 19th century details feature prominently with 9'-6" ceilings on the first floor, period millwork, a robust balustrade and staircase, hardwood and pine flooring, oversized windows, original plaster rosettes and a wrap-around porch. There are large rooms throughout including a double-parlor with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room and contemporary eat-in kitchen with a cozy enameled cast iron VT stove for winter mornings. The 2nd floor offers 9' ceilings, 3 well-proportioned bedrooms, a small study and fully renovated bathroom. The 3rd floor is a special retreat with cathedral ceilings, skylights and a newer vintage style bathroom with clawfoot tub. Also, central AC, 200amp electrical service, 2-car detached brick garage and a new (2025/2026) gas heating system. This is a unique property with many possibilities for adding additional living space, an ADU or potentially additional housing. See agent regarding architectural schematics.
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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 • Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Disposal
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Walk/Jog Trails • Private School
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood
Dining Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
Lvl FirstCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove
Family Room
Lvl FirstFlooring - Hardwood
Primary Bedroom
Lvl SecondBedroom 2
Lvl SecondBedroom 3
Lvl SecondBedroom 4
Lvl ThirdBathroom 1
Lvl FirstBathroom - Half
Bathroom 2
Lvl SecondBathroom - Half, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
Bathroom 3
Lvl ThirdBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Population
38,509
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$120K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
58.1%
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 3,029 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 14,220 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: Peter Boyajian Team
Listing Office: Real Estate 109
MLS® Number: 73582280
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