11 Homer Ave Cambridge MA 02138

It’s not often that single family houses priced below $500,000 come on the real estate market in the Cambridge 02138 zip code.

This house at 11 Homer Ave, in fact, hasn’t been on the market in more than a century. Well loved by one family for decades, it’s ready for a new owner to update.

The house has an appealing layout and “good bones”. The ceilings are high, the windows large, and the entry gracious with original wainscoting, a handsome staircase and a spacious hall. Some rooms have hardwood (oak) floors, in other rooms it looks like there may be the original pine floors under paint or laminate.

11 Homer Ave Cambridge MA 02138

11 Homer Ave Cambridge MA 02138

There’s a living room with bay window, a good sized eat-in kitchen and large full bath on the first floor. Upstairs are four corner bedrooms of varying sizes. A new owner may opt to use one of the bedrooms for space for a new bath. The smallest bedroom with a corner closet would work well as an office or nursery.

The kitchen has plenty of cabinets and good counter space. Appliances include a gas range and dishwasher. With room for a good sized table this room is sure to become a gathering spot. There’s access to the backyard via a small vestibule that provides room to stash coats, boots, recycling, etc.

Eat-in Kitchen at 11 Homer Ave in Cambridge

Eat-in Kitchen at 11 Homer Ave in Cambridge

The private backyard at 11 Homer Avenue is spacious with a wonderful mix of open space and beautiful trees. Hard as it is to envision now with the ground still blanketed with snow, the yard will be leafy and green come spring and summer. You can see just how appealing the backyard is in the photos of family gatherings posted on the fridge.

Outside there’s also a small garage that can house a compact car and driveway parking for an additional car. Downstairs the cellar has decent ceiling height, good storage space, room for a workbench and laundry hookups.

Original wainscoting in the hall at 11 Homer Ave

Original wainscoting in the hall at 11 Homer Ave

Homer Avenue sits between Mount Auburn and Fresh Pond Reservation. Three bus lines serve the neighborhood – you’ll be in Harvard Square in minutes. There’s easy access to commuting routes, Mount Auburn Hospital is close by, and there are shops, stores and restaurants within walking distance.

11 Homer Ave, Cambridge MA 02138 has just been listed for $419,000 with Elizabeth Bolton of Coldwell Banker. Email Liz or call her at 617-504-1737 for more information or to schedule a showing.

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