40 Garden Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square - Radcliffe
$3,950,000
Est. $21,024/month
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
3,915
Sq Ft
$1,009
Price/Sq Ft
0.09
Acres
1994
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
12
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73146259

About this home

Radcliffe area brilliantly sunny, handsome Mansard attached single-family residence built by celebrated CEA Group of Cambridge. Near Harvard Law School & Science Center, Longy School, Harvard Square. Nearly 4,000 s.f. of quality finished residential space + 514 s.f. unfin. LL room. Open floor plan KIT/LVG/DNG with fireplace, bay windows, sliding door to 986 s.f. private brick-paved decks & stone patio. Fenced, landscaped garden. Many custom built-ins. High ceilings, large windows, hardwood floors, excellent traffic flow, cross-ventilation. Central AC. 5 generous bedrooms, 2 with bay windows. Large 1st-floor half-bath designed to convert to 5th full bath. LL finished room with 2 exposures, private entrance, & full bath ideal office/study. 1st floor library with bay window possible 6th bedroom. Huge LL unfinished recreation room with 2nd LL private entrance. 2 large side-by-side parking spaces. Rare single-family residence with flexibility, utility, and beauty.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $3,950,000
Final Sale Price: $3,950,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,009
Sale $/sq ft: $1,009
This property sold for $1,009 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1994
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,915 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry Features
Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement Details
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Window Features
Insulated Windows, Screens
Door Features
French Doors

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Second Empire
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Enclosed
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Has Spa
No
View
City View(s)
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.09 acres
Lot Size
3,855 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0900
Lot Features
Level
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Security Features
Security System

Community & HOA

Subdivision
Radcliffe
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other, Sidewalks
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$20,317
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$3,484,100
Tax Lot
00065
Tax Map Number
00215
Parcel Number
415691
Zoning
B

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
Yes
Disclosures
1st-floor library/family room might be 6th bedroom. LL finished room is not counted as 6th bedroom; its window sills are not maximum required height. Measured square footage includes 430 s.f. of finished LL space. 3915 s.f. does NOT include 514 s.f. unfinished LL room with private entrance.
Exclusions
None

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square - Radcliffe

40 Garden Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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Schools

School information not available

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $1,693
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

13
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Sep 21, 2023
$3,950,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 13
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Listed for Sale
Aug 9, 2023
$3,950,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 9, 2023 New Listing Added $3,950,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
12 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,009

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $20,317 $3,484,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$20,317
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$3,484,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TEAM0207
Office MLS ID AN2606

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