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.
— MLSPIN #: 73393272Map of 24 Foster Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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| List Price: | $2,000,000 |
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| Status: | New |
| MLS ID: | 73393272 |
| Town: | Cambridge |
| Neighborhood: | Harvard Square |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Zip: | 02138 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Full Baths: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 1,589 sqft |
| Acres: | 0.08 |
| Taxes: | 12,494 |
| Appliances: | Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Flooring: | Wood, Flooring - Wood |
| Heating: | Central |
| Lot Features: | Easements, Level |
| Parking Features: | Off Street |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1886 |
| Roof: | Shingle |
| Directions: | Willard Street or Sparks Street to Foster Street |
| Laundry Features: | In Basement |
| Foundation Details: | Stone |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers |
| Construction Materials: | Frame |
| Fireplace Features: | Living Room |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-06-18 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.08 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 3,477 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Rooms Total: | 7 |
| Architectural Style: | Cottage |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Building Area Source: | Measured |
| Building Area Total: | 1,589 |
| 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 |
| Exterior Features: | Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden |
| Fencing: | Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced |
| Interior Features: | Study |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Parcel Number: | 416051 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Deck |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range |
| Zoning: | res |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Disclosures: | Seller welcomes offers with requests for buyer concessions.The basement can be damp. There is a small amount of live knob and tube wiring. The Premises are being sold as-is. Buyers are advised to conduct due diligence. House is in the Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District. |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Color: | Brown |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $1,258.65 |
| Page: | 486 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $1,258.65 |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Original List Price: | $2,000,000 |
| Parking Total: | 1 |
| Room Bathroom1 Area: | 40 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall |
| Room Bathroom1 Length: | 8 |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | First |
| Room Bathroom1 Width: | 5 |
| Room Bathroom2 Area: | 80 |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl |
| Room Bathroom2 Length: | 8 |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom2 Width: | 10 |
| Room Bedroom2 Area: | 168 |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead |
| Room Bedroom2 Length: | 12 |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Width: | 14 |
| Room Bedroom3 Area: | 168 |
| Room Bedroom3 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead |
| Room Bedroom3 Length: | 12 |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom3 Width: | 14 |
| Room Dining Room Area: | $196.00 |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Closet, Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Lighting - Pendant |
| Room Dining Room Length: | 14 |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Dining Room Width: | 14 |
| Room Kitchen Area: | 88 |
| Room Kitchen Length: | 8 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | First |
| Room Kitchen Width: | 11 |
| Room Living Room Area: | 238 |
| Room Living Room Features: | Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box |
| Room Living Room Length: | 14 |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Width: | 17 |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
| Room Master Bedroom Area: | 110 |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Exterior Access |
| Room Master Bedroom Length: | 11 |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | First |
| Room Master Bedroom Width: | 10 |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $1,859,900 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Approximate |
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Property Last Updated: June 18, 2025 07:50 PM
Listing Courtesy of: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: The May Group
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