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.
Avon Hill, located between Porter Square and Harvard Square, is a residential and academic Cambridge neighborhood with stately Victorian streetscapes and leafy pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Massachusetts Ave at Porter Square, where coffee counters, indie bookstores, and small restaurants keep the sidewalks active. Architectural details run from turreted Queen Annes to brick apartment houses, with a calm, walkable rhythm along side streets like Avon Hill Street. The Harvard Museum of Natural History and the Harvard Art Museums add a cultural throughline nearby. Lesley University’s campus buildings lend a collegiate cadence without overpowering the quiet blocks. Raymond Park and the linear paths toward Cambridge Common frame daily routines with green space.
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Market insights
18 Hazel St · $1,595,000
DAYS ON MARKET
13 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,595,000
Median sale price in this area is $843,256. (47% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
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Dining
Interior features
Vaulted ceilings
Ceiling fans
Open floor plan
Exterior access from the living and dining rooms
Insulated windows
Recessed lighting
Custom-built bathroom storage
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor
Two bedrooms on the second floor
Hardwood flooring and closets in the second-floor bedrooms
Walk-in closet in the primary bedroom
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Primary bedroom includes a three-quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Stone, granite, or solid-surface countertops
Upgraded cabinets
Stainless steel appliances
Peninsula
Range, dishwasher, disposal, and refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry in the basement
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood and tile
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Forced-air, natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
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Deck
Professional landscaping
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Home design
Attached single-family residence
Parking
One open parking space
Paved off-street driveway
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water and sewer
200+ amp electrical service
HOA & community
Nearby public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walking and jogging trails, golf, medical facilities, bike paths, conservation areas, highway access, places of worship, schools, and a university
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Charming, well-maintained cottage offers 6 gracious rooms. Located in West Cambridge near Danehy Park and short distance to Huron Village shops, Fresh Pond Shopping Center and Fresh Pond Recreation Area, this house has large attic space, full basement and huge rear fenced yard. There is tandem parking for two cars.
MLS PIN #50346490
Nov 21, 1996
Sold
$265,000
$164/sq ft
Sep 9, 1996
Listing Removed
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Aug 28, 1996
Listed
$265,000
$164/sq ft
CHARMING 6 ROOM COLONIAL ON A LOVELY TREE LINED STREET IN WEST CAMBRIDGE SITUATED ON A GIANT 5,116 SF LOT SO THERE IS ROOM FOR EXPANSION. NEEDS SOME RENOVATION BUT LOADS OF POTENTIAL.MINUTES TO HURON VILLAGE!
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Middlesex County
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Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2025.
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education, tech sectors, and high quality of life.
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Cambridge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 18 Hazel St
$1,677,837
$83K over list price of $1.60M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.2M to $1.9M.