This proud c.1900 Gambrel Victorian, sited on the corner of a coveted cul-de-sac abutting the Harvard Observatory and Quadrangle Recreation Center, was fully renovated and rebuilt under the supervision of architectural firm Meyer & Meyer in 1999-2000. This meticulously maintained home was built with the highest quality materials and designed to create a timeless aesthetic. The lush surroundings of specimen trees and beautiful gardens can be appreciated from inside, from one of three decks or from the bluestone patio.The fenced-in garden feels like an oasis. The house offers four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, one half bathroom, gracious living room, step down dining room, a show stopping two-story library with leaded glass windows and a 2nd story glass walkway, eat-in chef's kitchen with butler’s pantry, a mudroom with laundry, lower-level entry hall, family room/ office, wine cellar, an attached one-car garage and additional driveway parking – just over ½ mile from Harvard Square.
This property is $5.5M more than the Median Sold Price and $332/SqFt more than other homes in Cambridge, MA.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number: #73290587
Listing Office:
Office Name: LandVest, Inc., Ipswich
Office Phone: (617) 680-6895
Listing Agent: Monahan Barker Team
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Aug 28, 1998
Aug 28, 1998Home Sold
$1,100,000
Dec 17, 1987
Dec 17, 1987Home Sold
$750,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$26,423
$4,516,800
2020
$25,132
$4,370,700
2019
$24,430
$4,112,800
2018
$24,183
$3,844,600
2017
$23,613
$3,638,400
History based on county public records data.
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7
/10
Graham and Parks
44 Linnaean St
Distance between this listing and this school0.18 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
7
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Maria L. Baldwin
85 Oxford St
Distance between this listing and this school0.55 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
8
/10
John M Tobin
197 Vassal Ln
Distance between this listing and this school0.64 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
7
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Vassal Lane Upper School
197 Vassal Ln
Distance between this listing and this school0.64 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
7
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Rindge Avenue Upper School
70 Rindge Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.67 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
8
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John F Kennedy
5 Cherry St
Distance between this listing and this school0.77 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
459 Broadway
Distance between this listing and this school0.97 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
4
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Somerville High School
81 Highland Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.58 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
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Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
50 Essex St
Distance between this listing and this school1.71 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $151,984. The majority of Cambridge, MA residents have income between $100k-200k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is masters degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Garden Ter
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 2 Garden Ter property is $6,700,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 2 Garden Ter is a house located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 2 Garden Ter is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $26,423 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on August 28, 1998 for $1,100,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 2 Garden Ter has 4 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 2 Garden Ter is 5,389 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 2 Garden Ter is 1912.
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This home is located at 2 Garden Ter in Cambridge, MA and zip code 02138 in the Peabody neighborhood. This 5,389 square foot home, which was built in 1912, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $6,700,000.
Over 14 listings were sold over their listed price in November 2024 in Cambridge, MA. In the same period over 22 listings were sold below the listed price and 5 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Cambridge, MA between October 2024 and November 2024 decreased by 15.9%. While the average time on the market in November 2024 was 52 days, the median list price was $1,157,666.
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