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24 Foster Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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$2,000,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1589 SQFT
0.08 Acre
HOA: N/A

Property Description

There’s something about 24 Foster St. that feels wonderful the moment you arrive. Perhaps it’s the leafy, tucked-away street just outside Harvard Sq. Maybe it’s the simplicity of the cottage itself: understated & sweet, with genuine charm. Or perhaps it’s when you step inside & realize that this is a home with quiet grace, the kind that comes only from being well-loved. Thoughtfully tended & full of character, this 3-bedroom plus study, 2-bathroom worker’s cottage surprises & delights in all the right ways. A 1st-floor bedroom & bath provide wonderful flexibility. The back of the house opens to a deck & a generous, unexpected yard: an outdoor haven you’d never guess was hiding behind the home’s modest front. With 1,589 sq ft of living space on a 3,477 sq ft lot, it’s comfortable as-is, featuring central A/C and a wood-burning fireplace, while also being ready for the next chapter: updates or renovations to take it into the future. A home with a story, and a space for yours to unfold.

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Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Tennis Court
  • T-Station
  • University
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 8X11
  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Vent Hood, Washer
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X14
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Balcony / Deck, Closet, Exterior Access, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Pendant

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 8X5
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 8X10
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11X10
  • Master Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Balcony / Deck, Bathroom - Full, Closet, Exterior Access, Flooring - Wood, French Doors
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12X14
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12X14
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X17
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat, Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric Info: Circuit Breakers, Underground
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: 1-10 Spaces, Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 1589
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1886
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Cottage, Loft
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Aluminum, Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Easements, Fenced/Enclosed, Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Gutters

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73393272
  • Last Updated: 06/18/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
06/18/2025New$2,000,000$1,259MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: The May Group, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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