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Sold for $2,362,000 on 07/31/25
  • $2,362,000

    24 Foster St, Cambridge, MA 02138

    3beds
    1,589sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1886
    3,477 Square Feet Lot
    $2,363,700 Zestimate®
    $1,486/sqft
    $5,283 Estimated rent

    What's special

    There’s something about 24 Foster St. that feels wonderful the moment you arrive. Perhaps it’s the leafy, tucked-away street just outside Harvard Sq. Maybe it’s the simplicity of the cottage itself: understated & sweet, with genuine charm. Or perhaps it’s when you step inside & realize that this is a home with quiet grace, the kind that comes only from being well-loved. Thoughtfully tended & full of character, this 3-bedroom plus study, 2-bathroom worker’s cottage surprises & delights in all the right ways. A 1st-floor bedroom & bath provide wonderful flexibility. The back of the house opens to a deck & a generous, unexpected yard: an outdoor haven you’d never guess was hiding behind the home’s modest front. With 1,589 sq ft of living space on a 3,477 sq ft lot, it’s comfortable as-is, featuring central A/C and a wood-burning fireplace, while also being ready for the next chapter: updates or renovations to take it into the future. A home with a story, and a space for yours to unfold.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 31, 2025 at 12:06pm

    Listed by:

    The May Group,

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    Bought with:

    Currier, Lane & Young

    Compass

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73393272

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Exterior Access
    • Level: First
    • Area: 110
    • Dimensions: 11 x 10
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 168
    • Dimensions: 12 x 14
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 168
    • Dimensions: 12 x 14
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Yes
    Bathroom 1
    • Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
    • Level: First
    • Area: 40
    • Dimensions: 8 x 5
    Bathroom 2
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 80
    • Dimensions: 8 x 10
    Dining room
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Lighting - Pendant
    • Level: First
    • Area: 196
    • Dimensions: 14 x 14
    Kitchen
    • Level: First
    • Area: 88
    • Dimensions: 8 x 11
    Living room
    • Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
    • Level: First
    • Area: 238
    • Dimensions: 14 x 17
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: In Basement
    Features
    • Study
    • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wood
    • Has basement: No
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,589
    • Total interior livable area: 1,589 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,589

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Off Street
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden
    • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 3,477 sqft
    • Features: Easements, Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 416051
    • Zoning: res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cottage
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1886

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
    Location
    • Region: Cambridge
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    Estimated market value

    $2,363,700