98.5 Foster, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

$715,000

Beds

Baths

1,223

Sq Ft

$585

Price/Sq Ft

0.02

Acres

1886

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Jul 7, 2001 • MLS# 30521408 Copied! • Updated Aug 17, 2001

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $709,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $715,000
                        

Difference: +$6,000 (+0.8%)

Performance Metrics

100.8%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold above asking price

Days on Market

Very fast sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $580

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $585
                        

This property sold for $585 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$585/sq ft

Area Median

$915/sq ft

Difference

36.1%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

SWEET SINGLE TUCKED BACK FROM STREET. LR W/F[, OPEN AND SUNNY. KITCHEN OPENS TO EATING AREA WITH SLIDERS TO PRIVATE DECK. ONE BR ON 2ND FLOOR W/ BATH AND STUDY. THIRD FLOOR HAS 2 BEDROOMS. SMALL YARD.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.3%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73567452

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Currently Listed

Aug 24, 2026

$5,000

MLS #73567452 - Active

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Sold

Aug 14, 2001

$715,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 6

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Listed for Sale

Jul 7, 2001

$709,000

Original listing

Agent: Jean Levaux Office: Dewolfe-Cambridge

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
08/24/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$5,000	-	-	MLS #73567452 - Active
08/14/2001	✓ Sold	$715,000	-	-	Property sold
07/07/2001	🏠 Listed for Sale	$709,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2001	$5,173	$561,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$5,173

Tax Year 2001

HOA Fee

Per month

Assessed Value

$561,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1886

Living Area 1,223 sq ft

Lot Size 0.02 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard

Cooling None

Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Farmhouse

Roof Shingle

Features Porch

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public, City/town Water

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,173

Assessed Value $561,700

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Lead Paint Unknown

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 6 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1886

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

1,223 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: Full

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Farmhouse

Year Built: 1886

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Other

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Sewer:

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch

Patio & Porch: Porch

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Easements

Road Frontage: 0.00 ft

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

98.5 Foster, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jean Levaux

Listing Office Dewolfe-Cambridge

Office Phone 617-864-8566

Agent MLS ID BB301029

Office MLS ID BB2820

Listing Data Updated Aug 17, 2001 3:48 PM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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