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  • $4,437,400

    34 Buckingham St, Cambridge, MA 02138

    5beds
    2,661sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1882
    10,018 Square Feet Lot
    $4,437,400 Zestimate®
    $1,668/sqft
    $7,640 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $4,437,400

    $3.90M - $5.06M

    $7,640/mo

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    What's special

    This exquisite Victorian 10-room home sits on a large lotin the heart of exclusive Observatory Hill, steps from Harvard Sq.The 1st floor begins with a gracious foyer and grand staircase trimmed in natural wood detail which carries through to TWO formal living rooms one with fireplace and an elegant dining room with pocket doors and built-in china cabinet.Period details include:high ceilings,original moldings,ceiling medallions,and parquet floors.The eat-in kitchen and walk-out deck look over sensational gardens.The 2nd floor has a full bath, office and 3 bedrooms, including master with fireplace,and rear bedroom with wrought iron balcony over-looking the breath-taking grounds.The 3rd floor has 2 more bedrooms. The large basement offers expansion potential! The lush,exceptionally large yard is a true sanctuary in the city: featuring mature trees,arborvitaes,wild flowers,brick paths,raised beds,and round brick patio and driveway.Very close to Harvard Sq shops and Red line

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Heat pump, Gas
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,661 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 10,018 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: CAMBM00225L00049

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1882

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, University
    • Construction: Frame
    • Exterior: Clapboard, Wood
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Parquet
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Electric Feature: 220 Volts, 100 Amps
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Kit Dscrp: Pantry, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Fireplace
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Appliances: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wall Oven
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Fam Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
    • Fam Level: First Floor
    • Bed4 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
    • Style: Victorian
    • Cooling: Window Ac, Heat Pump
    • Bed5 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Bed4 Level: Third Floor
    • Bed5 Level: Third Floor
    • Basement Feature: Full
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Balcony, Garden Area, Fenced Yard
    • Foundation: Fieldstone
    • Liv Dscrp: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors
    • Road Type: Public
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Wooded, Fenced/Enclosed
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • CONTINGENCY_TYPE: Pending P&S

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/29/2021Sold$2,090,000-27.9%$785/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/12/2020Listing removed$2,900,000$1,090/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Destiny #72656435 Report a problem
    8/18/2020Pending sale$2,900,000$1,090/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Destiny #72656435 Report a problem
    5/14/2020Listed for sale$2,900,000$1,090/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Destiny #72656435 Report a problem
    12/13/2019Listing removed$2,900,000$1,090/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Destiny #72562918 Report a problem
    9/11/2019Listed for sale$2,900,000+1%$1,090/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Destiny #72562918 Report a problem
    7/1/2019Listing removed$2,870,000$1,079/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge Huron Ave #72487185 Report a problem
    4/24/2019Listed for sale$2,870,000$1,079/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave. #72487185 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$29,489 +96.4%$4,644,000 +83.1%
    2024$15,018 +12.7%$2,536,900 +11.6%
    2023$13,322 -19.7%$2,273,400 -18.8%
    2022$16,581 -7%$2,800,800 -8.1%
    2021$17,821 +6.5%$3,046,400 +4.7%
    2020$16,728 +12.7%$2,909,200 +16.4%
    2019$14,842 -3.5%$2,498,600 +2.2%
    2018$15,382 +1.7%$2,445,500 +4.9%
    2017$15,128 +5%$2,330,900 +13.1%
    2016$14,408 -3.6%$2,061,200 +7.8%
    2015$14,946 -4.4%$1,911,200 +2.4%
    2014$15,633 -3.7%$1,865,500 -0.4%
    2013$16,227 +7.6%$1,873,800 +5.4%
    2012$15,083 +2.1%$1,778,600 -1.7%
    2011$14,770 +0.1%$1,810,000 -5.3%
    2010$14,761 +2.1%$1,912,000
    2009$14,455 +1.1%$1,912,000 -1.6%
    2008$14,295 -3%$1,942,200 -1.5%
    2007$14,742 +1.7%$1,970,800 +0.4%
    2006$14,493 -2.5%$1,963,800 +2.8%
    2005$14,868 +6.9%$1,911,000 +4.9%
    2004$13,905 +15.6%$1,822,400 +10%
    2003$12,028 +12.6%$1,656,700 +12%
    2002$10,680 +25.3%$1,479,200 +67.3%
    2000$8,525 $884,300 +13.4%
    1999-- $780,100

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: West Cambridge

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • High: Rindge&Latin

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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