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24 Foster Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

Name: Open House: 1:30pm-3pm
Start: 2025-06-22T13:30:00
End: 2025-06-22T15:00:00
Location: 24 Foster Street

3 beds
2 baths
1,589 sqft
3,477 sqft lot
$1,258 per sqft
1886 build
– on site

There’s something about 24 Foster St. that feels wonderful the moment you arrive. Perhaps it’s the leafy, tucked-away street just outside Harvard Sq. Maybe it’s the simplicity of the cottage itself: understated & sweet, with genuine charm. Or perhaps it’s when you step inside & realize that this is a home with quiet grace, the kind that comes only from being well-loved. Thoughtfully tended & full of character, this 3-bedroom plus study, 2-bathroom worker’s cottage surprises & delights in all the right ways. A 1st-floor bedroom & bath provide wonderful flexibility. The back of the house opens to a deck & a generous, unexpected yard: an outdoor haven you’d never guess was hiding behind the home’s modest front. With 1,589 sq ft of living space on a 3,477 sq ft lot, it’s comfortable as-is, featuring central A/C and a wood-burning fireplace, while also being ready for the next chapter: updates or renovations to take it into the future. A home with a story, and a space for yours to unfold.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / The May Group / Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 18, 2025 •

MLS# 73393272 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1886
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Cottage
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Deck
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Building Area Total:

1589
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Measured

Interior

Interior Features:

Study
Living Room Level:

First
Rooms Total:

7
Living Room Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Kitchen Level:

First
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Lighting - Pendant
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1589
Living Area Source:

Measured
Living Room Area:

238
Living Room Length:

14
Living Room Width:

17
Kitchen Area:

88
Kitchen Length:

8
Kitchen Width:

11
Dining Room Area:

196
Dining Room Length:

14
Dining Room Width:

14
Bedroom 2 Area:

168
Bedroom 3 Area:

168
Bedroom 2 Length:

12
Bedroom 2 Width:

14
Bedroom 3 Length:

12
Bedroom 3 Width:

14
Master Bedroom Area:

110
Master Bedroom Length:

11
Master Bedroom Width:

10
Bathroom 1 Area:

40
Bathroom 1 Length:

8
Bathroom 1 Width:

5
Bathroom 2 Area:

80
Bathroom 2 Length:

8
Bathroom 2 Width:

10

Location

Directions:

Willard Street or Sparks Street to Foster Street
Longitude:

-71.128856
Latitude:

42.375625

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Parcel Number:

416051
Zoning:

res
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Features:

Easements
Lot Size Area:

0.08
Lot Size SqFt:

3477
Lot Size Acres:

0.08
Fencing:

Fenced/Enclosed
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

10554
Tax Annual Amount:

12494.23
Tax Assessed Value:

1859900

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Master Bedroom Level:

First
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Exterior Access
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range

The Community

Community Features:

Public Transportation
Association:

false
Spa:

false
Senior Community:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

Off Street
Parking Total:

1
Garage:

false

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$2,000,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$10,709
Taxes	$1,041
Insurance	$550
Utilities	$289 See report
Total	$12,589/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/18/25 Jun 18, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$2,000,000

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This house located in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA 02138 is currently for sale for $2,000,000. 24 Foster Street is a 1,589 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 0 days. 24 Foster Street is in the West Cambridge neighborhood of Cambridge and has a WalkScore® of 84, making it very walkable. This house is in the attendance area of High School Program Extension.

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24 Foster Street

Cambridge, MA 02138