2 Garden Terrace, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$6,300,000
Est. $33,531/month
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,389
Sq Ft
$1,169
Price/Sq Ft
0.19
Acres
1912
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
157
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73290587

About this home

This proud c.1900 Gambrel Victorian, sited on the corner of a coveted cul-de-sac abutting the Harvard Observatory and Quadrangle Recreation Center, was fully renovated and rebuilt under the supervision of architectural firm Meyer & Meyer in 1999-2000. This meticulously maintained home was built with the highest quality materials and designed to create a timeless aesthetic. The lush surroundings of specimen trees and beautiful gardens can be appreciated from inside, from one of three decks or from the bluestone patio.The fenced-in garden feels like an oasis. The house offers four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, one half bathroom, gracious living room, step down dining room, a show stopping two-story library with leaded glass windows and a 2nd story glass walkway, eat-in chef's kitchen with butler’s pantry, a mudroom with laundry, lower-level entry hall, family room/ office, wine cellar, an attached one-car garage and additional driveway parking – just over ½ mile from Harvard Square.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $6,700,000
Final Sale Price: $6,300,000
Difference: $400,000 (-6.0%)
Performance Metrics
94.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
157
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,243
Sale $/sq ft: $1,169
This property sold for $1,169 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.0% below the original asking price.

At 157 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1912
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,389 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Interior Features

Flooring
Flooring - Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
4
Interior Features
Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Library, Entry Hall, Mud Room
Laundry Features
First Floor
Door Features
French Doors

Exterior & Structure

Architectural Style
Victorian
Roof
Slate
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Exterior Features
Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Patio/Porch Features
Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.19 acres
Lot Size
8,406 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1900
Lot Features
Cul-De-Sac

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
Yes
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
3
Parking Features
Attached, Off Street
Covered Parking Spaces
1

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Community & HOA

HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$39,357
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$6,198,100
Parcel Number
M:00227 L:00041,416440
Zoning
A-2

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Renovated Since
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Fireplaces are decorative only. Towel warmer in primary bath is not functioning

Location

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Neighborhood

2 Garden Terrace, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $3,280
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

6%
Price Range
158
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 8, 2025
$6,300,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 158
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Listed for Sale
Sep 16, 2024
$6,700,000
Original listing
Agent: Monahan Barker Team Office: LandVest, Inc., Ipswich

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 16, 2024 New Listing Added $6,700,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
157 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,169

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $39,357 $6,198,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$39,357
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$6,198,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Monahan Barker Team
Listing Office LandVest, Inc., Ipswich
Agent MLS ID TM345339
Office MLS ID AN4824

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