38 Howard St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Home value
$3,233,800
$2.98M - $3.52M
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Matt Marshall 978-877-7271,
Marshall Kozak, LLC. 978-877-7271,
Matt Marshall 978-877-7271
The Gillach Group
William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Deck - Exterior, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Basement
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Closet - Linen, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass, Double Vanity, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Features: Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Family room
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wine Chiller, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Balcony / Deck, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Electric, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Cooling
- Central Air, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR, Oven
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom
- Flooring: Tile, Engineered Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Finished,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,735
- Total interior livable area: 3,735 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,399 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 407784
- Zoning: C-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/26/2024 | Sold | $3,200,000-4.5%$857/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73197501 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2024 | Contingent | $3,350,000$897/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73197501 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2024 | Price change | $3,350,000-4.3%$897/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73197501 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,500,000+150%$937/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73197501 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2022 | Sold | $1,400,000+0%$375/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72993239 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,399,900+1649.9%$375/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72993239 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2018 | Listing removed | $5,500$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2018 | Listed for rent | $5,500$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/1994 | Sold | $80,000$21/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,904 +94.4% | $2,819,500 +81.2% |
| 2024 | $9,212 +5.8% | $1,556,100 +4.7% |
| 2023 | $8,711 +3.4% | $1,486,600 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $8,424 -2% | $1,423,000 -3.2% |
| 2021 | $8,597 +4.4% | $1,469,500 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $8,232 +9.2% | $1,431,600 +12.8% |
| 2019 | $7,540 +5% | $1,269,300 +11.2% |
| 2018 | $7,182 +2.3% | $1,141,800 +5.6% |
| 2017 | $7,018 +10.3% | $1,081,400 +18.8% |
| 2016 | $6,360 +1.3% | $909,900 +13.3% |
| 2015 | $6,278 -9.7% | $802,800 -3.3% |
| 2014 | $6,955 -0.8% | $830,000 +2.5% |
| 2013 | $7,010 +1.8% | $809,500 -0.3% |
| 2012 | $6,884 +3.9% | $811,800 |
| 2011 | $6,624 +6.9% | $811,800 +1.2% |
| 2010 | $6,194 +2.1% | $802,300 |
| 2009 | $6,065 +0.7% | $802,300 -1.9% |
| 2008 | $6,020 -3.2% | $817,900 -1.6% |
| 2007 | $6,220 +3.9% | $831,500 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $5,985 +7.5% | $811,000 +13.3% |
| 2005 | $5,567 +41.1% | $715,600 +38.4% |
| 2004 | $3,945 +15.6% | $517,000 +10% |
| 2003 | $3,412 +5.6% | $470,000 +5% |
| 2002 | $3,232 +24.6% | $447,600 +66.3% |
| 2000 | $2,594 | $269,100 +35% |
| 1999 | -- | $199,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Riverside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Martin Luther King, Jr. SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Putnam Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi

