$2,950,000

12 Gray Gardens W, Cambridge, MA 02138

4 beds |
3 baths |
2,701 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1924
7,841sqft lot
—— car garage
$1,092/sqft
Listed 14 days ago

Property Description

Tucked within the storied & exclusive enclave of Gray Gardens West, this remarkable corner lot home is offered for the first time in over sixty years. Once the residence of a renowned architect and musician, it carries a quiet grace, a place where design meets creativity and timeless craftsmanship thrived. Designed in 1924 by Lois Lilley Howe, a founder of the first all female architecture firm in Boston and first female to graduate from MIT Architecture program. Mature plantings surround the home and the large yard gives a lush feeling with a sense of privacy. Beyond its historic façade lies a world of possibility with sun filled rooms, historic character, and the rare chance to create a masterpiece of your own. Just moments from Harvard Square, this is your chance to shape the next chapter of this homes enduring story. Sale proceeds benefit two foundations, one focuses on International youth peace building and the other supports young musicians in Europe.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: January 20, 2026
Data Last Updated:: February 4, 2026 at 3:07AM
Listing Office:: Compass : 617-206-3333
Listing Agent:: Eve Dougherty : 617-838-5884
MLS ID:: 73470188

Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Basement: FullBulkheadConcreteUnfinished
Flooring: Wood
A/C: Window Unit(s)
Heating: Baseboard
Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 2

Style: AntiqueShingle
Parking: Paved DriveOff Street

Roofing: Shingle
General: Stone

Road/Access: Public
Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
County: Middlesex

Zoning: res

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: MLS Property Information Network

Presented by Marathon Real Estate LLC

This listing courtesy of Eve Dougherty , Compass

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Location

Schools Nearby

Graham and Parks

44 Linnaean St, Cambridge, MA, 02138

Grades PK-5

0.25 miles away

Vassal Lane Upper School

197 Vassal Ln, Cambridge, MA, 02138

Grades 6-8

0.56 miles away

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02138

Grades 9-12

1.05 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.