214 Garden St, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$1,665,000
Est. $8,862/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,329
Sq Ft
$1,253
Price/Sq Ft
0.09
Acres
1933
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
8
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73341202

About this home

Single-family home on a prime 3949sqft lot, currently 2 beds (formerly 3 - ask broker), 1.5 baths, 1329sqft living, full height basement, driveway, rear and side yards. Front living room flows to dining and expanded family room, open kitchen w/ island, 3-season sunroom. The 2nd floor has the full bath, laundry, roof deck off the 2nd bedroom. Newer steam boiler. Unicorn location across from Danehy Park (sports fields, bball courts, walk/bike trails, etc), St. Peter’s Field, near Fresh Pond, Observatory Hill, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, CVS, great restaurants/shops, Huron Village. Alewife Red Line MBTA offers easy access to Harvard, MIT, and Downtown Boston; bus to Harvard is a block away. Around the corner from a playground, Cambridge Preschool of the Arts, Cambridge Montessori, Public Library. Cambridge boasts one of the lowest real estate tax rates in Massachusetts, lower with residential exemption. With the newly passed single-family rezoning, rarity grows - seize this opportunity!

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,300,000
Final Sale Price: $1,665,000
Difference: +$365,000 (+28.1%)
Performance Metrics
128.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
8
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $978
Sale $/sq ft: $1,253
This property sold for $1,253 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 28.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 8 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
1933
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,329 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood
Heating
Steam, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features
Second Floor
Basement Details
Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Exterior & Structure

Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
Foundation
Stone
Exterior Features
Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Deck, Deck - Roof
Patio/Porch Features
Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Deck, Deck - Roof
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.09 acres
Lot Size
3,949 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0900
Lot Features
Level

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Tandem, Stone/Gravel, Unpaved

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
110 Volts

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$4,123
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$1,132,500
Parcel Number
M:00262 L:00020,418440
Zoning
RES

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
2nd set of laundry and 2nd hot water heater in basement are not working and will be left behind. Touch up paint, and some other items will be left in the basement. Seller might also leave behind a few other personal effects.
Exclusions
Seller Taking Light Fixtures Above Large Dining Table And Small Dining Table In The Family Room.

Location

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Neighborhood

214 Garden St, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $344
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

21.9%
Price Range
9
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 15, 2025
$1,665,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 9
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Listed for Sale
Mar 10, 2025
$1,300,000
Original listing
Agent: Mac Chinsomboon Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 10, 2025 New Listing Added $1,300,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
8 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,253

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,123 $1,132,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,123
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,132,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mac Chinsomboon
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Agent MLS ID BB803542
Office MLS ID AN6192

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