




175 Grove St, Cambridge, MA, 02138
About This Home
Surrounded by endless gardens, green space and trees currently in bloom, this expansive cape house sits on a vast 10,000+ square foot lot, perched above the first hole of Fresh Pond Golf Course overlooking Fresh Pond across from the acres worth of Grove Street Playground and Park, close to the Belmont line. The home has been meticulously maintained, updated and has lots of windows and sunlight, hardwood floors, a vaulted ceiling sunroom with radiant heated floors, two working fireplaces, a great floor plan, solar panels, two car parking, a deck to soak up the view, and endless options for bedrooms, office, workout and lounge or living space. This is a can't miss opportunity to live in one of the very best locations in Cambridge.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: First
Bedroom4
- Level: First
Bedroom5
- Level: Basement
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Flooring: Wood,Tile,Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 3,597
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Radiant,Natural Gas,Active Solar
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,597
- Total interior livable area: 3,597 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
Property
Details
- Zoning: A-2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck,Enclosed
- Exterior features: Deck,Patio - Enclosed,Rain Gutters,Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s),Water,Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond,Water
- Frontage type: Golf Course
Lot
- Lot size: 10,080 sqft
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street,Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
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
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $20,226 | $242,712 |
| Home Insurance * | $670 | $8,040 |
| Property Taxes | $3,366 | $40,392 |
| Electricity | $709 | $8,511 |
| Total | $24,971 | $299,652 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Listed for sale | $4,000,000 |
