14 Elmwood Avenue

Taxes: $36,857 (2026)

About this home

There are houses one admires, and those that quietly capture the heart. For the current owners of 14 Elmwood Ave, it was a true love affair. Built in 1895, this Queen Anne residence sits on a quiet dead-end street in the historic West Cambridge neighborhood, just off Brattle St. and moments from Harvard Sq. Thoughtfully renovated by a landscape architect & developer/urban planner, it blends historic elegance with modern comfort. High ceilings, beautiful proportions, and leaded glass windows with diamond panes fill the home with light. The layout unfolds with exceptional flow, with a well-designed kitchen opening to a family room and south-facing patio and garden. The corner primary suite is a peaceful retreat with open sky views. 5 bedrooms plus a flexible lower-level suite, 4.5 bathrooms, media room and gym, central a/c, and an attached garage, with add’l pkg in the driveway. Across from the Harvard President’s residence and close to the Charles River, Shady Hill & BB&N schools.

Property details

Sewer

Private

Style

Queen Anne

Water

City/Town Water

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Central Heat, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Air Gravity

Type

Detached

Flooring

Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet

Road type

Public, Paved, Publicly Maint.

Appliances

Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Compactor, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Vent Hood

Master Bath

Yes

Construction

Aluminum

Roof

Aluminum

Garage

Attached, Garage Door Opener

Lot

Corner, Paved Drive, Easements, Level

Parking

1-10 Spaces, Paved Driveway

Basement

Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access

Electric

Circuit Breakers

Exterior

Porch, Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Garden Area

Interior

Security System, French Doors