160 Norfolk Street, #1

Cambridge, MA 02139

Asking $2,495,000

NEW PRICE!

Condominium

Townhouse

4

4 Full/1 Half

SQ  FT

2,939

Property Description

A Singular Cambridge Residence. Overlooking the renewed Sennott Park, the Luke-Scully-Burns House is an exceptional 1855 Second Empire Mansard with a storied past as the former rectory for St. Mary of the Annunciation. Reimagined in 2022 with a discerning eye, this distinguished residence balances historic character with sophisticated contemporary design. Set on a side street in the heart of Cambridge, its expansive park views, exceptional light and nearly 3,000 square feet create a rare sense of openness and privacy.


A dramatic foyer introduces the home with a double-height tray ceiling and exquisite sphere chandelier. European oak floors flow into beautifully proportioned living and dining spaces, united by a dual-sided fireplace and direct access to a private deck. The sleek kitchen centers around a waterfall island with seating and features custom cabinetry, Gaggenau double wall ovens and paneled refrigerator, plus a Thermador five-burner cooktop with pot filler. Oversized windows with motorized Hunter Douglas blinds frame the greenery and fill the interiors with natural light.The entire second level is devoted to a serene primary suite, complete with an expansive custom walk-in closet, luxurious four-piece bathroom and a remarkable private deck offering open-sky views across Sennott Park. On the third floor, two additional bedrooms each enjoy beautifully finished en-suite bathrooms. The garden level provides a generous family, media room with custom built-in shelving, the fourth bedroom and full bathroom plus direct access to an intimate, secluded patio.


Offering four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, multiple private outdoor spaces and two parking spaces, this singular home provides the scale and privacy of single-family living. Just blocks from Kendall, Central and Inman Squares, as well as the MIT and Harvard campuses, it is an extraordinary union of architectural distinction, modern luxury and quintessential Cambridge living.

Interior

 

  • Size: 2,939 SqFt (includes 882 SqFt below grade)
  • Levels: 4
  • Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 4 Full, 1 Half
  • Basement: Yes Full, Finished, Interior Access
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Engineered Hardwood


Exterior

 

  • Material: Hardie Board Composite
  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Outdoor: Private, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Parking:  2 Off-Street, Tandem, Deeded, Improved Driveway


Systems

 

  • Heat: 4 Zones, Hydro Air Gas, Individual, Unit Control
  • Cooling: 4 Zones, Central Air, Unit Control
  • Electric:  220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
  • Hot Water:  Natural Gas, Tankless
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass, Spray Foam
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Oven, Vent Hood, Microwave, Disposal, Washer and Dryer
  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors, Prog. Thermostat
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Security: Intercom
  • Electric: CB, 100 Amps


Other

 

  • Year Built/Rebuilt: 1855/2021
  • FY-26 Taxes: $17,207.27 without residential exemption (see Disclosure)
  • Assessment: $2,579,800
  • Association Fee: $711, monthly
  • Fee Includes: Electric, Water, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds, Management Fee
  • Management: Professional, Off Site
  • Special Assessments: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes


Disclosures

Common electric & irrigation water ONLY are in condo fee. Taxes quoted do NOT include residential

exemption, owner occupied 2026 residential exemption reduced tax due by $3505.18