Generous in scale and refined in design, this attached SF offers space and livability rarely found in an urban setting. Four finished levels are connected by a continuous stairwell, creating a distinct yet cohesive layout. The main level—anchored by white oak floors, nine-foot ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace—flows seamlessly between living, dining, and kitchen spaces. The 2019-renovated kitchen features quartz counters, a waterfall island, Thermador appliances, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator, with direct access to the expansive deck and private fenced garden/yard. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a walk-in closet, dressing room, and spa-like bath, joined by a generous en-suite bedroom and laundry. The top floor offers two bedrooms with cathedral ceilings and a shared bath. Flexibility abounds in the lower level with two large living spaces—one previously used as a media room—plus a wet bar and full bath. Two off-street parking spaces with EV charger complete this rare offering.
Sold for $4,050,000
$4,050,000
38 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138
4beds
3,777sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
3,376 Square Feet Lot
$4,158,500 Zestimate®
$1,072/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$4,158,500
$3.83M - $4.49M
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Wood-burning fireplaceSpa-like bathExpansive deckCathedral ceilingsMedia roomPrimary suiteSub-zero refrigerator
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Listed by:
Currier, Lane & Young 617-593-3166,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Laura Segal
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73446589
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Third
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Bathroom - Half, Media Room, Wet Bar
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,777
- Total interior livable area: 3,777 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,880
- Finished area below ground: 897
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Patio - Enclosed, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 3,376 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 415690
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Condition
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station, University
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,072/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,953,300
- Annual tax amount: $25,103
- Date on market: 1/13/2026
- Exclusions: Kitchen Chandelier & Top-Floor Bedroom Bookcase.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Sold | $4,050,000+6.7%$1,072/sqft |
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| 10/29/2025 | Contingent | $3,795,000$1,005/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,795,000+30.9%$1,005/sqft |
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| 3/1/2019 | Sold | $2,900,000-3.2%$768/sqft |
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| 10/26/2018 | Price change | $2,995,000-9.2%$793/sqft |
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| 6/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $3,300,000+37.8%$874/sqft |
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| 11/18/2017 | Listing removed | $12,000$3/sqft |
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| 10/14/2017 | Listed for rent | $12,000-7.7%$3/sqft |
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| 7/26/2017 | Listing removed | $13,000$3/sqft |
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| 6/16/2017 | Listed for rent | $13,000$3/sqft |
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| 6/8/2012 | Listing removed | $2,395,000$634/sqft |
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| 4/12/2012 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000+14%$634/sqft |
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| 3/30/2007 | Sold | $2,100,000+31.3%$556/sqft |
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| 9/10/2004 | Sold | $1,600,000+337.2%$424/sqft |
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| 2/12/1998 | Sold | $366,000-35.7%$97/sqft |
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| 1/27/1994 | Sold | $568,980$151/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,103 +9.9% | $3,953,300 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $22,845 +10% | $3,858,900 +8.9% |
| 2023 | $20,760 +5.7% | $3,542,700 +6.8% |
| 2022 | $19,634 +7.6% | $3,316,600 +6.3% |
| 2021 | $18,254 +0.1% | $3,120,300 -1.6% |
| 2020 | $18,238 +1.4% | $3,171,800 +4.8% |
| 2019 | $17,985 -0.8% | $3,027,700 +5% |
| 2018 | $18,134 +1.2% | $2,883,000 +4.4% |
| 2017 | $17,926 -3.5% | $2,762,100 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $18,574 +0.8% | $2,657,200 +12.8% |
| 2015 | $18,422 -3.5% | $2,355,700 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $19,091 +0.7% | $2,278,200 +4.1% |
| 2013 | $18,961 +3.3% | $2,189,500 +1.2% |
| 2012 | $18,352 +9% | $2,164,200 +4.9% |
| 2011 | $16,840 +0.9% | $2,063,700 -4.6% |
| 2010 | $16,692 +2.1% | $2,162,200 |
| 2009 | $16,346 +35.5% | $2,162,200 +31.9% |
| 2008 | $12,064 -2.8% | $1,639,100 -1.2% |
| 2007 | $12,415 +7.2% | $1,659,700 +5.8% |
| 2006 | $11,577 -1.6% | $1,568,700 +3.7% |
| 2005 | $11,770 -3.9% | $1,512,900 -5.8% |
| 2004 | $12,251 +15.6% | $1,605,700 +10% |
| 2003 | $10,597 +5.6% | $1,459,700 +5% |
| 2002 | $10,037 +23.5% | $1,390,200 +65% |
| 2000 | $8,124 | $842,700 +15% |
| 1999 | -- | $732,800 |
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Neighborhood: Peabody
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