Julia Child’s former Cambridge home has returned to the real estate market, offering buyers the rare chance to own a property connected to one of America’s most beloved television chefs.
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The six-bedroom residence at 103 Irving Street is listed for $6.475 million, according to the Boston Globe.
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Property details on Redfin show that the current owners purchased it for $3.7 million in 2009 before renovating the historic house.
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Built in 1889, the Cambridge property was where Child lived for four decades, entertained friends and filmed portions of her television programmes.
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Although the kitchen she used is now preserved at the Smithsonian, the home still carries the atmosphere of the peaceful neighbourhood where she lived and worked.
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A home tied to Julia Child’s legacy
Julia Child and her husband, Paul, made 103 Irving Street their Cambridge home after Paul accepted a job in the city in 1961.
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The couple remained there for about 40 years, turning the house into both a private retreat and an important part of Child’s culinary career.
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Child became famous through her cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking and later reached millions of viewers as the host of The French Chef, the influential WGBH programme.
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Her Cambridge home also appeared in later television projects, including In Julia’s Kitchen with Master Chefs and Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home.
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The house sits on a tree-lined street just a few blocks from Harvard Yard.
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It is part of the area often known as Professors’ Row, where historic residences, academic buildings and mature gardens create a quieter setting close to the energy of Harvard Square.
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Historic character meets modern renovation
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The Colonial Revival-style property was built in 1889 and spans 6,321 square feet, according to its current listing.
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It includes six bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half-bathrooms across three floors, along with a finished lower level.
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The home’s historic details include four fireplaces, spacious rooms, bay windows, built-in shelving and a grand entrance.
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The current layout includes a living and dining area, a family room with French doors, an office space and multiple rooms that can be adapted for guests, work or entertainment.
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The present owners purchased the property in February 2009 for $3.7 million, according to Redfin’s sales history.
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Since then, the house has been renovated for contemporary living while retaining its period character and generous proportions.
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Its updated kitchen is very different from the one Child used for filming.
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The modern space features Poggenpohl cabinetry, marble countertops, a six-burner cooktop, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a large central island.
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A bright eat-in area sits beside a wall of windows, while a butler’s pantry provides additional storage, refrigeration and beverage facilities.
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She donated it to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., where it was preserved as part of her culinary legacy.
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The kitchen was especially important to Child’s television work because she filmed several programmes there.
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Its removal means that prospective buyers will not find the exact set where she prepared recipes for the camera.
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However, the property continues to carry small reminders of her daily life.
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The Boston Globe noted that a sticker from one of Child’s favourite local restaurants, Eat, remains visible on the refrigerator door.
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Listing agent Ed Feijo told the Boston Globe that the renovated property still retains a sense of Child’s presence.
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He described it as tranquil and relaxing, suggesting that the home’s appeal comes not only from its celebrity history but also from its calm setting and garden-oriented design.
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The primary bedroom suite is located on the second floor and includes a fireplace, walk-in closet, built-in cabinetry and an ensuite bathroom with a double vanity.
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Pocket doors and a private balcony add to the room’s traditional character.
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The third floor includes two additional potential bedrooms, one of which is currently arranged as a media room with its own fireplace.
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The finished lower level contains an exercise room, laundry room, half-bathroom, wine room and more storage space.
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Outside, the property offers mature landscaping, a fenced yard, a brick patio and two covered porches.
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Many of the plants were reportedly established by Julia and Paul Child themselves.
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The garden surrounds the home with greenery and helps explain why the property became such a long-term refuge for the couple.
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The residence also has a porte cochère, or covered entrance for vehicles, along with driveway parking for three cars.
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According to the listing, the sheltered parking area was once where Child left her Volkswagen after returning from shopping for fresh ingredients.
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The current asking price of $6.475 million represents a substantial increase from the $3.7 million paid by the present owners in 2009.
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Redfin lists the property at approximately $1,024 per square foot and records the latest listing date as September 23, 2026.
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The listing also highlights solar panels, Lutron lighting, central air conditioning, a wine room, professional landscaping and an irrigated garden.
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…and 3 more, not listed.
The Aporia
