Dimensions13 x 11
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
LevelSecond
254 Garden Street, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138 • Neighborhood 9
$1,095,000
Est. $6,374/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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Thursday, October 1
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
03
Oct
Saturday, October 3
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
04
Oct
Sunday, October 4
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
About this home
THREE distinct elements make 254 Garden a unicorn: A leafy and expansive backyard; three car side by side parking; and single family ownership! Turn-key single-family home across from Danehy Park and the award-winning Cambridge Universal Design Playground, in Cambridge's desirable Neighborhood 9 — with 60 acres of trails, open fields, and green space right at your doorstep.This extensively updated home features exposed beam detail and an open-concept main level ideal for eating, dining, and living, plus a convenient half bath. The living area is seamlessly connected to the unusually large fenced backyard and patio oasis, complete with a storage shed for the gardener who is ready to dig in. Upstairs, an open architectural staircase with a skylight leads to two well-proportioned bedrooms with excellent light and generous closet storage, along with a full bath and laundry. Outside, enjoy three-car off-street parking — a true luxury in Cambridge — plus unbeatable access to the outdoors: Danehy Park across the street and Fresh Pond's miles of trails are just blocks away. Garden Street leads straight into Harvard Square, and Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are close by.
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Property History
Market Insights
64.7%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Sep 29, 2026
$1,095,000
Original listing
Agent: Lauren Holleran Team
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #70997873
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Feb 5, 2010
$386,000
MLS #70997873
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,095,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 02/05/2010 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $386,000 | - | - | MLS #70997873 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,639 | $1,114,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,639
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,114,900
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
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Heat Pump
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Internet Available - Broadband
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Contemporary
Roof
Rubber
Features
Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Patio
Parking
Features
Off Street, Deeded, Driveway, Stone/gravel
Total Spaces
3
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,639
Assessed Value
$1,114,900
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Yes, Certified Treated
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Gray
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1972
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,100 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,100 sq ft above grade
Dimensions10 x 9
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Sconce
LevelSecond
Dimensions17 x 9
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
LevelSecond
Dimensions10 x 7
FeaturesBeamed Ceilings, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
LevelFirst
Dimensions6 x 5
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce
LevelFirst
Dimensions17 x 7
FeaturesBeamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
LevelFirst
Dimensions19 x 9
FeaturesBeamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Internet Available - Broadband
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Laundry:
Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Contemporary
Year Built:
1972
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Heat Pump
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Heat Pump
Cooling Zones:
3
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Thermostat
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Patio
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Off Street, Deeded, Driveway, Stone/Gravel
Nearby Schools
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
65%
attend college
58%
4-Year
7%
2-Year
23%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
1.2%
Low
0.8%
Suspensions
0.2%
In-School
0.4%
Emergency
4.3% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Cambridge Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.5 mi
|
#105 of 825
|
Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.1 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Amigos School
2.1 mi
|
#46 of 352
|
Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2.2 mi
|
#246 of 346
|
Score: 47.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
B+
Peabody School
0.6 mi
|
#280 of 825
|
Score: 51.4
Improved 82 spots from last year
-6.8 below state avg
320 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.6 mi
|
#66 of 352
|
Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.8 mi
|
#104 of 352
|
Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
2.5 mi
|
#207 of 352
|
Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.8 mi
|
#119 of 352
|
Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
2.3 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.4 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.9 mi
|
#205 of 346
|
Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood
Neighborhood 9
254 Garden Street, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Lauren Holleran Team
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-945-9161
Agent MLS ID
TM331830
Office MLS ID
AN2064
Listing Data Updated
Sep 29, 2026 11:14 AM EDT
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