254 Garden Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • West Cambridge

$386,000

Beds

Baths

1,100

Sq Ft

$351

Price/Sq Ft

0.06

Acres

1972

Year Built

Parking

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Nov 4, 2009 • MLS# 70997873 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $395,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $386,000
                        

Difference: $9,000 (-2.3%)

Performance Metrics

97.7%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $359

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $351
                        

This property sold for $351 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.3% below the original asking price.

With only 8 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$351/sq ft

Area Median

$1,050/sq ft

Difference

66.6%

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

About this home

Attached single family duplex in prestigious West Cambridge. The first level features an open living space with sliding glass doors to a private bluestone patio & enclosed yard. Features:oak floors, stainless steel appliances, absolute black granite countertops, and cherry finished cabinets in the kitchen. A gorgeous wood burning fireplace made in Sweden separates the entrance from a sitting/eating area. Spacious bedrooms with exposed wood beams and Italian lightings. (Short sale).

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Property History

Market Insights

64.7%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73583778

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🏡

Currently Listed

Sep 29, 2026

$1,095,000

MLS #73583778 - Active

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✓

Sold

Feb 5, 2010

$386,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 9

🏠

Listed for Sale

Nov 4, 2009

$395,000

Original listing

Agent: Fawn Ren Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
09/29/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$1,095,000	-	-	MLS #73583778 - Active
02/05/2010	✓ Sold	$386,000	-	-	Property sold
11/04/2009	🏠 Listed for Sale	$395,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2009	$3,472	$459,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$3,472

Tax Year 2009

Assessed Value

$459,300

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1972

Living Area 1,100 sq ft

Lot Size 0.06 acres

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central, Natural Gas

Cooling Wall Unit(s)

Flooring Wood

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

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement None

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Contemporary

Roof Shingle

Features Fenced Yard

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street

Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric 110 Volts, 60 Amps/less

Water Public, City/town Water

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $3,472

Assessed Value $459,300

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Association Required No

MA Disclosures

Lead Paint Unknown

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing Lender Approval Required

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 9 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1972

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

1,100 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood

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

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Contemporary

Year Built: 1972

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Other

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Cooling Zones: 1

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Sewer:

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard

Patio & Porch:

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3

Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, Golf, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, T-Station

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Location

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Neighborhood

West Cambridge

254 Garden Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Fawn Ren

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

Office Phone 617-864-8566

Agent MLS ID BB805464

Office MLS ID BB9599

Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 9:13 AM 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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