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.
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
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
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$2,363,700