6 1/2 Acacia Street, Cambridge, MA 02138         

Elegant, 3-level, single family house located on a beautiful quiet street in one of the most desirable neighborhoods of Harvard Square, only minutes away from Harvard University and the Charles river. Built in 1903, the house used to be the residence of the writer John Irving for over two decades. A total of 1740 square feet of upper two floors plus 870 square feet of finished lower level. 10 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths (two of which were newly done a few years ago, including a jacuzzi). Updated kitchen, modern heating system, and a newly renovated lower level with 1 bedroom, bonus room, and a new full bath. Lovely garden and patio. Private yard of 1978 square feet. Assessed value: $1,255,600. Asking price: $995,000. Real estate agents: Barbara Currier, Coldwell Banker, 617-593-7070; Jim Myers, Coldwell Banker, 617-824-4090.

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