Is 80 Alpine Street in Cambridge the most perfectly situated property in town?

An argument could be made, what with the home’s proximity to just about every amenity you can think of. You’ve got your parks and recreation at Fresh Pond and Danehy Park, food shopping at Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, an easy commute to Route 2, Storrow Drive, and multiple T stops nearby. For an evening stroll, you’re also steps from Huron Avenue and Brattle Street for a picturesque setting. The best part? The home is tucked into a one-way street away from the hustle and bustle.

But let’s focus on this brand-new showpiece, a gleaming five-bedroom contemporary that’s rich in architectural detail and offers up an interesting departure from the neighborhood’s endemic duplexes. While the home is strikingly modern from the outside and LEED Gold certified to boot, it offers many moments of warmth inside. The inclusion of elements like wood and stone — pale honey-colored floors, richly toned paneling in the kitchen, fireplace inlays — add texture and contrasts. And the light? It streams, pours, floods, and trickles in through walls of windows and an airy layout that circles a sculptural glass-and-wood staircase.

There are five bedrooms and 4.5 luxurious baths (there’s close to 4,200 square feet to fill) but the primary suite on the third level is something out of a design magazine. Imagine a bright retreat with a seating area, a resort-like bath with a soaker tub with deck views, as well as three separate decks overlooking the neighborhood’s budding treetops.

In the backyard, manicured landscaping and a Zen-like patio offers space to entertain and unwind.

Open house hours are Saturday, March 16, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

On the market for $4,950,000, the sale of the home is represented by Carol Kelly and Shannah Hall Franckum of The Carol Kelly Team with Compass, 617-835-5008.

Home Showcase:

Address: 80 Alpine Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Bedrooms: 5

List Price: $4,950,000

Square feet: 4,176

Price per square foot: $1,245

Annual taxes: $10,203.60 in 2024.

Location: Close to amenities and parks.

Built in: 2023

The Appraisal:

Pros:

All the bells and whistles

Great location

Cons:

Smaller yard space (but abundant deck space)