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9 Farrar St #9, Cambridge, MA, 02138

5beds
5baths
4,002sqft
$3,850,000
$962price/sqft
$24,140/moest. monthly cost
$965,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

Tucked between Harvard Yard and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences on a tree lined street, this breathtaking home is composed of grandly scaled rooms, soaring ceilings, modern updates, and tranquil spaces inside & out. Through the foyer is a 19' living room with a fireplace, sitting room, and 18' dining room with a fireplace. An eat-in chef's kitchen with Miele professional stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, Dekton countertops, skylight, and access to the patio & landscaped gardens. Upstairs, the primary suite provides built-ins, a fireplace, and en-suite tiled bath with a double vanity & glass-enclosed shower. Also on this floor are 2 more rooms and a hall bath. The top floor houses 2 additional bedrooms and a hall bath. The finished lower level offers a 19' game room with a kitchenette, laundry, and walkout exterior access. There's also a 23' playroom, 1/2 bath, and storage room. Outside, there's a Level 2 EV charger.

Getting Around

92
WalkingWalker's Paradise
79
TransitExcellent Transit
99
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

9/10
Maria L. Baldwin SchoolGrades PK-50.4 mi
7/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Frame

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2005

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Property subType: Condominium,Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: In Unit

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second

Bedroom4

  • Level: Third

Bedroom5

  • Level: Third

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Level: First

Family Room

  • Level: Basement

Features

  • Vestibule,Foyer,Sitting Room
  • Number of fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 1,035
  • Finished area above ground: 2,967
  • Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas,Ductless
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Ductless

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,002
  • Total interior livable area: 4,002 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Level: First

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Yes

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: No

Details

  • Parcel number: 5206203
  • Zoning: res

Features

  • Patio & porch: Deck,Patio - Enclosed
  • Exterior features: Deck,Patio - Enclosed,Garden,Professional Landscaping

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Paved,Exclusive Parking
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 3

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $19,467$233,604
Home Insurance *$644$7,728
Property Taxes $3,240$38,880
Electricity $789$9,470
Total$24,140$289,680
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$827,657/yr
40% on housing$724,200/yr
45% on housing$643,733/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$962This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02138$838
Middlesex County$437

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02138$1,072
Middlesex County$413

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-13Listed for sale$3,850,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentGail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
BrokerageColdwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

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