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
$2,362,000
24 Foster St, Cambridge, MA 02138
3beds
1,589sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1886
3,477 Square Feet Lot
$2,363,800 Zestimate®
$1,486/sqft
$4,307 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,363,800
$2.17M - $2.55M
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Wood-burning fireplaceLeafy tucked-away streetGenerous unexpected yard
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Listed by:
The May Group 617-429-3188,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-945-9161
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
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- 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
- Uncovered spaces: 1
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
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2025 | Sold | $2,362,000+18.1%$1,486/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73393272 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Contingent | $2,000,000$1,259/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73393272 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000$1,259/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73393272 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,149 +10.3% | $1,913,200 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $11,011 +8% | $1,859,900 +6.9% |
| 2023 | $10,192 +2.6% | $1,739,200 +3.6% |
| 2022 | $9,934 +4.5% | $1,678,000 +3.3% |
| 2021 | $9,502 +6% | $1,624,300 +4.2% |
| 2020 | $8,965 +8.9% | $1,559,100 +12.5% |
| 2019 | $8,233 -4% | $1,386,000 +1.7% |
| 2018 | $8,575 -1.5% | $1,363,300 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $8,702 +4.2% | $1,340,800 +12.2% |
| 2016 | $8,350 -2.1% | $1,194,600 +9.5% |
| 2015 | $8,532 +0.5% | $1,091,100 +7.7% |
| 2014 | $8,489 +4.6% | $1,013,000 +8.1% |
| 2013 | $8,117 +2.4% | $937,300 +0.2% |
| 2012 | $7,929 +3.9% | $935,000 |
| 2011 | $7,630 +6.3% | $935,000 +0.5% |
| 2010 | $7,180 +2.1% | $930,000 |
| 2009 | $7,031 +0.4% | $930,000 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $7,001 -9.5% | $951,200 -9.2% |
| 2006 | $7,732 -1.6% | $1,047,700 +3.7% |
| 2005 | $7,859 +0.5% | $1,010,100 -1.5% |
| 2004 | $7,821 +15.6% | $1,025,000 +10% |
| 2003 | $6,765 +2.6% | $931,800 +2% |
| 2002 | $6,596 +28.5% | $913,570 +71.6% |
| 2000 | $5,132 | $532,400 +10% |
| 1999 | -- | $484,000 |
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Neighborhood: West Cambridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Maria L. Baldwin SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Putnam Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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