48 Hawthorn Street

Taxes: $13,009 (2025)

About this home

Home sweet home is this attached townhome (legally a condo) in 2-unit Victorian building in Harvard Square. Built in1894, it boasts original wide pine floorboards, high ceilings, and loads of natural light throughout the house.The first floor features a massive eat-in-kitchen, a separate dining room with china closet, a back staircase leading to the 2nd and 3rd floors, an enclosed glass porch at main entrance, living room w/wood burning fireplace and two walls of windows. The main staircase leads to the 2nd level where there's a large bedroom plus a separate office room, a full bath w/ tub and shower, and another large bedroom with walk-in closet.The back staircase continues up to the 3rd floor replete with charming eaves, 2 very large bedrooms and a full bath with tub and shower. There's ample closet space everywhere, and lots of nooks and crannies. Large unfinished basement. Ideal access to Memorial Drive, and public transport. Brickpatio, gardens, river views + tandem parking (2)!

Property details

Sewer

Private

Style

Low-Rise

Water

City/Town Water

Cooling

Individual

Heating

Central Heat, Heat Pump, Hot Air Gravity

Type

Attached

Flooring

Wood, Hardwood, Pine

Road type

Public, Paved, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk

Appliances

Range, Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Construction

Aluminum

Roof

Aluminum, Rubber

Lot

Corner, Paved Drive, Scenic View(s)

Parking

1-10 Spaces, Detached, Paved Driveway

Basement

Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor

Electric

100 Amps

Exterior

Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Sprinkler System, Garden Area

Interior

Security System

Waterview Features

River