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  • $2,895,000

    81 Garfield St #81, Cambridge, MA 02138

    4beds
    2,486sqft
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    Condominium, Townhouse
    Built in 1873
    -- sqft lot
    $2,854,100 Zestimate®
    $1,165/sqft
    $200/mo HOA

    What's special

    Smart home technologyRadiant heated floorsMansard style homeFenced gardenBeautifully landscaped private patioSpacious ensuite guest suiteMedia room
    A masterfully reimagined 2016 Hill Harder Development project, this extraordinary Mansard style home occupies a prominent corner on one of Cambridge's most picturesque streets and lives like a single-family. Timeless character blends seamlessly with exceptional modern design, highlighted by soaring 11-foot ceilings, and a graceful original staircase. The beautifully appointed chef's kitchen features professional-grade appliances, tall cabinets and stone counters, flowing effortlessly into elegant living and dining spaces with French doors opening to a beautifully landscaped private patio and fenced garden. Well proportioned bedrooms span the upper levels, while the expansive lower level offers a media room and a spacious ensuite guest suite. Radiant heated floors, spa-inspired baths, smart home technology, high-efficiency systems, and off-street parking for 2 cars complete this exceptional offering, moments from Harvard and Porter Squares and Cambridge's finest restaurants.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Jennifer Gelfand 617-230-2829,

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston 617-266-4430

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73551177

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Yes
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Heat Pump, Radiant, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
      • Laundry: In Unit
      Features
      • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
      • Has basement: No
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,486
      • Total interior livable area: 2,486 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,737
      • Finished area below ground: 749

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Off Street, Tandem, Exclusive Parking
      • Uncovered spaces: 2
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Exterior features: Patio, Garden
      Details
      • Parcel number: 5011112
      • Zoning: r

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Townhouse
      • Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Roof: Slate
      Condition
      • Year built: 1873
      • Major remodel year: 2016

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
      HOA
      • Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
      • HOA fee: $200 monthly
      Location
      • Region: Cambridge

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,165/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $2,805,500
      • Annual tax amount: $15,748
      • Date on market: 7/16/2026

        Estimated market value

        $2,854,100

        $2.71M - $3.00M

        $7,748/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/16/2026Listed for sale$2,895,000+33.1%$1,165/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73551177 Report a problem
        12/9/2016Listing removed$2,175,000$875/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge Huron Ave #72084594 Report a problem
        12/9/2016Pending sale$2,175,000$875/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge Huron Ave #72084594 Report a problem
        11/18/2016Price change$2,175,000-7.4%$875/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge Huron Ave #72084594 Report a problem
        9/28/2016Listed for sale$2,350,000$945/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge Huron Ave #72084594 Report a problem
        4/30/2016Listing removed$2,350,000$945/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge Huron Ave #71983929 Report a problem
        4/6/2016Listed for sale$2,350,000$945/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge Huron Ave #71983929 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Aggasiz - Harvard North

        Getting around

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        Walker's Paradise
        82 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        99 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

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