254 Garden Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • West Cambridge
$386,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,100
Sq Ft
$351
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1972
Year Built
3
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
8
Days on Market
Sold 2010 Listed Nov 4, 2009 • MLS# 70997873 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $395,000
Final Sale Price: $386,000
Difference: $9,000 (-2.3%)
Performance Metrics
97.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
8
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $359
Sale $/sq ft: $351
This property sold for $351 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.3% below the original asking price.

With only 8 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Attached single family duplex in prestigious West Cambridge. The first level features an open living space with sliding glass doors to a private bluestone patio & enclosed yard. Features:oak floors, stainless steel appliances, absolute black granite countertops, and cherry finished cabinets in the kitchen. A gorgeous wood burning fireplace made in Sweden separates the entrance from a sitting/eating area. Spacious bedrooms with exposed wood beams and Italian lightings. (Short sale).

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

64.7%
Price Range
9
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73583778
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Previously Sold
Nov 12, 2026
$1,095,000
MLS #73583778
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Currently Listed
Sep 29, 2026
$1,095,000
MLS #73583778 - Active
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Sold
Feb 5, 2010
$386,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 9
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Listed for Sale
Nov 4, 2009
$395,000
Original listing
Agent: Fawn Ren Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $3,472 $459,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,472
Tax Year 2009
Assessed Value
$459,300

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
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central, Natural Gas
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Contemporary
Roof Shingle
Features Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric 110 Volts, 60 Amps/less
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,472
Assessed Value $459,300
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Lender Approval Required
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 9 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1972
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,100 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Contemporary
Year Built: 1972
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Other

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, Golf, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, T-Station
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
E

Elementary Schools

3 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
0.4 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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
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
Allium Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades 01-06
A+
Belmont Middle School
1.6 mi | #16 of 352 | Score: 62.1
Dropped 14 spots from last year
+3.9 above state avg
727 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
H

High Schools

1 school
A+
Belmont High School
1.7 mi | #11 of 346 | Score: 75.4
Dropped 1 spots from last year
+17.2 above state avg
1,498 students Diverse
21 sports • 2,714 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Location

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Neighborhood

West Cambridge

254 Garden Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Fawn Ren
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
Office Phone 617-864-8566
Agent MLS ID BB805464
Office MLS ID BB9599
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 9:13 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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