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  • $4,339,000

    34 Buckingham St, Cambridge, MA 02138

    5beds
    2,661sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1882
    10,018 Square Feet Lot
    $4,339,000 Zestimate®
    $1,631/sqft
    $7,916 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $4,339,000

    $3.77M - $4.99M

    $7,916/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

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    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 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: CAMBM00225L00049

    Construction

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

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,631/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $4,644,000
    • Annual tax amount: $29,489

    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

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