Contemporary Homes for Sale in Cambridge, MA

14 yr young Townhouse that has been meticulously maintained & loved by original owner & builder. Multi levels with 6 rms, 3 bdrms & 3 ba, tucked back off the street and includes off street parking and a private landscaped garden. The dramatic open living area has vaulted ceilings and large windows that flood the space with light and overlook the yard. Kitchen has granite countertops, SS appliances including induction stove, lots of cabinetry, & peninsula breakfast bar. Main level master suite with full bath & walk-in closet. Top level offers two more bedrooms and a full bath. The split level entry creates a short stair case (up to the first level &) down to the lower level allowing for large windows and natural light in the oversized family rm./home office/workout space. This level also has a full bath and laundry, gas fireplace, built in bookcases, and storage closets. Energy efficient design with gas heat, on demand HW and solar panels recently added. Condo status but only one room shares a wall with neighboring unit and other than master insurance both units are maintained separately. Huron/West Cambridge location is convenient to Porter, Huron Village and Fresh Pond (Trader Joes & Whole Foods) shops and restaurants. Steps from walking and running paths of both Danehy Park & Fresh Pond Reservoir. Commuter accessible with a bus to Harvard, Alewife or Porter Red Lines and Route 2 nearby. Great schools and restaurants nearby.

18 Hazel Street, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Lisa Johnson from Listing Office: RE/MAX Real Estate Center.

$2,995,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 73591561 MLS

Welcome to No. 6 Holworthy Terrace, one of just three new homes set in a quiet, mews-like enclave in West Cambridge. Built by MacArthur Construction Company (MACCOCO), which has been building fine Cambridge homes since 1987. This residence pairs thoughtful design with craftsmanship you can see in every detail. The open-concept living and dining areas flow seamlessly into the kitchen, complemented by a spacious mudroom and a thoughtfully placed powder room for everyday convenience. It also features four bedrooms, three full baths, and two half baths, complemented by a dedicated office and a versatile bonus room ideal for a private fitness studio, media lounge, or tailored living space. The interiors are warm and grounded: rich Pale Oak trim throughout, Cottage Red kitchen cabinetry, and soft warm-gray walls make a palette that feels both modern and timeless. Outdoor living comes on two levels: a private fenced yard and a third-floor patio within the treetops, perfect for morning coffee or quiet evenings. Off-street parking is included, a true luxury in Cambridge. It's also solar-ready for owners who want to take efficiency further. Set in Cambridge’s desirable Strawberry Hill neighborhood, the home is just two blocks from the head of Holworthy Street, where Sofra Bakery and Intelligentsia coffee shop are local favorites. Enjoy the natural beauty of Mount Auburn Cemetery’s gardens and walking paths, with Star Market, the shops and restaurants of Huron Village, and the scenic trails around Fresh Pond all nearby. The 71 and 73 buses along Mount Auburn Street offer convenient connections directly to Harvard Square. It's a rare blend of tucked-away tranquility and easy access to neighborhood amenities.

6 Holworthy Terrace Unit 6, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Olinda Cifuentes from Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate.

$2,695,000

3 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 73588031 MLS

Welcome to 8 Holworthy Terrace, the most distinctive of three new residences in a quiet, mews-like enclave in West Cambridge. Two-tone siding in rich dark chocolate and slate blue, black-framed windows and a steel-suspended canopy over a warm mahogany entry give the home a tailored, modern presence. Inside, light pours through large European windows, and the calm Scandinavian design pairs crisp white cabinetry with complementary natural stone countertops, warm dark walnut-toned floors and softly layered walls. The layout offers three bedrooms, four full baths and a half bath, plus two bonus flex spaces ready for an office, gym, studio or media room. Outdoors, a mahogany deck opens off the kitchen and dining area for easy indoor-outdoor living, a private third-floor patio offers open-air space above the treetops, and a fenced yard adds room for gardening or play. Built by MacArthur Construction Company, a Cambridge builder of energy-efficient homes since 1987, and solar-ready for future panels. A rare chance at new construction in one of Cambridge's most sought-after neighborhoods.

8 Holworthy Terrace, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Olinda Cifuentes from Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate.

$1,585,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73584634 MLS

Single-family living at the edge of Kendall Square—with fenced outdoor space front and back, an attached garage, and the freedom that comes with owning a home of your own. Built in 1981, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath attached residence offers generous proportions and an easy, flexible layout in one of Cambridge’s most dynamic neighborhoods. The main level pairs a renovated eat-in kitchen with warm wood cabinetry and a peninsula for casual seating with an expansive, floor-through living and dining room. Patio doors open directly to the backyard, creating an effortless connection outdoors for summer dinners, entertaining, or simply unwinding at home. Upstairs, all three bedrooms—including the primary—share one level, creating an easy, connected layout particularly well suited to young family life. Fenced front and rear yards, direct garage access, and rooftop solar add to the everyday ease. Thoughtful recent improvements make it especially turnkey: 2025 renovations to the kitchen, baths, flooring, and an all-electric setup. Comfortable today, with the freedom to evolve over time, the home sits moments from Main Street restaurants, the cinema, Kendall Square T, MIT, the innovation hub, and its newest cultural destination, The Platform. And for family life, King Open School, playgrounds, and recreational fields are just around the corner.

235 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Sandrine Deschaux from Listing Office: RE/MAX Real Estate Center.

$1,095,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 73583778 MLS

THREE distinct elements make 254 Garden a unicorn: A leafy and expansive backyard; three car side by side parking; and single family ownership! Turn-key single-family home across from Danehy Park and the award-winning Cambridge Universal Design Playground, in Cambridge's desirable Neighborhood 9 — with 60 acres of trails, open fields, and green space right at your doorstep.This extensively updated home features exposed beam detail and an open-concept main level ideal for eating, dining, and living, plus a convenient half bath. The living area is seamlessly connected to the unusually large fenced backyard and patio oasis, complete with a storage shed for the gardener who is ready to dig in. Upstairs, an open architectural staircase with a skylight leads to two well-proportioned bedrooms with excellent light and generous closet storage, along with a full bath and laundry. Outside, enjoy three-car off-street parking — a true luxury in Cambridge — plus unbeatable access to the outdoors: Danehy Park across the street and Fresh Pond's miles of trails are just blocks away. Garden Street leads straight into Harvard Square, and Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are close by.

254 Garden Street, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Lauren Holleran Team from Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty.

$2,595,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 73581689 MLS

In Cambridge’s sought-after Agassiz neighborhood, with Harvard and Porter Squares close at hand, 17 Frost Street is a modern, turnkey property that sits back from the street, offering 2,669 square feet of private, light-filled space surrounded by trees and plantings. With walls of windows, high ceilings, multiple fireplaces, built-ins, and direct access via a private garage, this thoughtfully laid out 5-bedroom, 3.5 bath home provides three floors of flexible space to gather, work, retreat and entertain. The eat-in kitchen is a chef’s paradise, with stainless steel appliances and an island with waterfall countertops. Throughout the first floor, multiple glass doors open to the home’s private deck and garden, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor flow. The generous second floor primary suite offers extensive storage space, a newly updated bathroom, fireplace and private deck. Two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom complete this floor. On the third floor, two bedrooms, a full bath and a bright sitting room create additional spaces for guests, relaxing, or working from home. Part of an intimate five-unit association yet entirely detached, 17 Frost combines the space, privacy and outdoor living of a house with the ease of condominium ownership.

17 Frost St Unit 17, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Max Dublin Team from Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty.

$3,200,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 73579563 MLS

Located off Harvard Square in West Cambridge, this dramatic contemporary residence is defined by exceptional volume, natural light, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The main living area is entirely at ground level, with zero stairs required, and a primary suite on each level—offering exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living. Soaring ceilings of approximately 14 feet and a long wall of south-facing windows create an extraordinary sense of scale and light. The kitchen, dining, and living spaces flow together and open directly to a private rear garden patio, creating a peaceful, Zen-like setting and a generous indoor-outdoor space for entertaining. Inside, warm natural materials are layered with moody, saturated color. A dramatic glass wall along the staircase and upper hallway, complemented by skylights above, draws light deep into the home and creates a striking transparency between levels. Expansive yet intimate, the home combines dramatic architectural volume, flexible living, and a peaceful connection to the garden. Originally gut-renovated in 2016 and thoughtfully converted to residential use in 2026.

281 Concord Ave, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Edmund Wong from Listing Office: New Year Realty.

$3,185,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 73562675 MLS

Completely renovated and reimagined by Boardman & Co., this free-standing contemporary masterpiece showcases impeccable design and customized luxury finishes throughout - exemplifying quiet luxury. Through the foyer, the living room flows into the dining room with built-in shelving and direct access to the private fenced-in patio & yard. The sleek kitchen provides Thermador appliances, induction cooking, an island, and beautiful cabinetry & stonework. There's also a half bath with a striking floating marble sink. Upstairs, the landing accommodates a study area. There are three bedrooms with large closets, two bathrooms, and laundry hookups on this level as well. The top floor houses the expansive primary suite with skylights, walk-in closets, and a serene en-suite bath. The lower level offers a family room with a wet bar, fifth bedroom/office, full bathroom, full laundry room, and plenty of storage. Outside, there is deeded parking, a gated storage area, and professional landscaping. Ideally located just a short distance from Porter Square, neighborhood restaurants and cafés, and the beloved Raymond Park.

13 Hubbard Avenue, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge.

$3,825,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 73529830 MLS

Beautiful modern house built to a very high standard. Sited on a tree-lined residential side street just around the corner from beloved Raymond Park. Open plan with fantastic volume. 5 bedrooms + study. Dramatically high ceilings, generous spaces for entertaining face southwest. Superb Arclinea kitchen. Fine quality custom details throughout, from multiple zones of radiant hydronic heat to machined aluminum and wood staircase, and Bayerwald windows & doors. Artisanal tilework. Viessmann boiler. Decks at 3 levels offer great views. A legal 2-family, there is a separate-entrance unit ideal for a professional office or au-pair suite. It’s easily incorporated into the main residence. Short distance from Porter Sq T & Huron Village and convenient to Fresh Pond Parkway. 2-car garage and driveway at the rear of the lot is accessed from Esten St.

10 Newell St, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group from Listing Office: Compass.

$12,995,000

6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 73516411 MLS

The privacy and grounds of a suburban estate, two blocks from the Charles River and minutes from Harvard Square. A masterpiece by Cafasso Design Group, this architectural work of art redefines luxury living. Tucked within a coveted enclave off Brattle Street, this home unfolds across lush, sculpted grounds framed by mature trees, offering an unparalleled serene retreat. A striking sculptural staircase serves as the dramatic centerpiece, while interiors masterfully blend contemporary Japanese, Scandinavian, Italian, and French influences.The eat-in chef’s kitchen features custom Italian walnut cabinetry, Calacatta Gold marble counters, dual sinks & dishwashers, a Gaggenau 400 Series double oven, and walls of glass. Generous bedrooms and spa-inspired baths deliver sanctuary, complemented by a glass-enclosed office and a family room featuring a floating gas fireplace. A dedicated lifestyle level boasts a guest suite and inviting spa with a Western Red Cedar sauna & steam shower. Outside, manicured grounds surround an outdoor kitchen, expansive deck, and inviting patio perfect for entertaining. You won't believe whats behind the front door!

11 Brown Street, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Beth Dickerson from Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty.

$3,795,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 73499201 MLS

Built from the ground up, this 3,600+ sq ft residence pairs modern design with effortless everyday living. Abundant in natural light, 24 Newell offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and an Office/ Nursery. The main level makes a striking first impression, glass railings, venetian plaster fireplace, and a well appointed kitchen featuring Baumann Group imported cabinetry, Monogram appliances, and a grand island. The second level offers two en-suite bedrooms, a home office or nursery, full laundry room with side by side machines, and covered deck. Entirely devoted to the primary suite, the third level delivers dual walk-in closets, full bath with soaking tub, and a private deck. The lower level adds remarkable flexibility with a junior primary suite and a spacious family room. Andersen windows, White Oak flooring throughout, as well as radiant-heated flooring in all bathrooms. Outside, a private fenced yard and patio present a natural extension to the space, the home is complemented by two-car off-street parking with an EV charger. Positioned near Raymond Park, minutes from Porter and Harvard Squares, and offering exceptional access to Cambridge’s renowned universities, top-rated schools, dining, and everything the city has to offer.

24 Newell St, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Crown & Co. Team from Listing Office: EVO Real Estate Group, LLC.

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