Situated on a picturesque street with many historic homes , this striking Victorian is between lively Harvard & Porter Squares. It has been painstakingly restored by the current owners. Every detail has been thoughtfully done using high quality finishes and fixtures. The first floor has a gracious foyer with period staircase, stained glass, inviting dining room, double living room with fireplace and high ceilings accented by period moulding . A sunny cook's kitchen with sliders lead to a deck where you will enjoy an enchanting oasis complete with a koi pond and working greenhouse. The 2nd floor offers 3 lovely bedrooms plus study, one of which is en-suite, a 2nd full bathroom, a study and laundry room. The primary "loft like" en-suite bedroom has a double under lit quartz vanity, and custom tile shower. The finished lower level is perfect for a gym, media/play room complete with a temperature controlled wine cellar for over 1700 bottles and half bath. Extra wide paved driveway
Sold for $3,950,000
$3,950,000
20 Garfield St, Cambridge, MA 02138
4beds
3,956sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
6,599 Square Feet Lot
$3,936,200 Zestimate®
$998/sqft
$7,764 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,936,200
$3.62M - $4.29M
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Historic homesHigh quality finishesCustom tile showerWorking greenhouseFinished lower levelExtra wide paved drivewayLovely bedrooms
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Listed by:
Robin Repucci 617-388-3312,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Paul Whaley/Charlie Ring Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73328124
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Third
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathroom - Half, Media Room, Wine Cellar, Exercise Room, Study, Bathroom
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,956
- Total interior livable area: 3,956 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Greenhouse, Professional Landscaping
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 6,599 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 410448
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | Sold | $3,950,000-6%$998/sqft |
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| 2/5/2025 | Contingent | $4,200,000$1,062/sqft |
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| 1/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,200,000+141%$1,062/sqft |
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| 11/5/2009 | Sold | $1,742,500-2.9%$440/sqft |
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| 7/31/2009 | Listing removed | $1,795,000$454/sqft |
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| 5/25/2009 | Price change | $1,795,000-7.9%$454/sqft |
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| 4/18/2009 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000+186.8%$493/sqft |
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| 8/8/1996 | Sold | $680,000+15.4%$172/sqft |
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| 9/8/1989 | Sold | $589,000$149/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,447 +8.6% | $3,849,900 +1.3% |
| 2024 | $22,504 +9.5% | $3,801,300 +8.4% |
| 2023 | $20,553 +8.6% | $3,507,400 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $18,930 +4.2% | $3,197,600 +3% |
| 2021 | $18,165 +6.1% | $3,105,100 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $17,122 +8.2% | $2,977,700 +11.8% |
| 2019 | $15,827 +1.4% | $2,664,500 +7.4% |
| 2018 | $15,602 +4.4% | $2,480,500 +7.7% |
| 2017 | $14,941 +4.7% | $2,302,100 +12.7% |
| 2016 | $14,273 +1% | $2,041,900 +13% |
| 2015 | $14,129 -1.7% | $1,806,800 +5.3% |
| 2014 | $14,380 +5.5% | $1,716,000 +9% |
| 2013 | $13,635 +1.7% | $1,574,500 -0.4% |
| 2012 | $13,409 +5.4% | $1,581,300 +1.4% |
| 2011 | $12,721 +20.7% | $1,558,900 +14.2% |
| 2010 | $10,542 +4.1% | $1,365,500 +1.9% |
| 2009 | $10,131 +2% | $1,340,100 -0.7% |
| 2008 | $9,936 -3.1% | $1,350,000 -1.5% |
| 2007 | $10,252 -0.6% | $1,370,600 -1.9% |
| 2006 | $10,311 -10.4% | $1,397,100 -5.6% |
| 2005 | $11,509 +14.7% | $1,479,300 +12.5% |
| 2004 | $10,037 +15.6% | $1,315,400 +10% |
| 2003 | $8,682 +5.6% | $1,195,800 +5% |
| 2002 | $8,223 +24.3% | $1,138,900 +66% |
| 2000 | $6,614 | $686,100 +5% |
| 1999 | -- | $653,400 |
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Neighborhood: Aggasiz - Harvard North
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Maria L. Baldwin SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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