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46 Foster Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$2,085,000
Est. $11,712/month
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,878
Sq Ft
$1,110
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1900
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
13
Days on Market
Pending Listed Mar 17, 2026 • MLS# 73487804 Copied!

About this home

A rare opportunity to own a charming single-family home in Cambridge’s highly desirable Half Crown-Marsh neighborhood, just minutes from Harvard Square and the Charles River. Built in 1900, this home offers nearly 1900 square feet of character-rich living across three thoughtfully designed floors. The main level features an oversized dining room, a living room with a fireplace and built-ins, an office, a full bath, and a kitchen that opens to the porch and backyard. Upstairs are three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, while the finished third floor provides flexible bonus space. Close proximity to the Red Line, shops & restaurants, cafes, and parks. Nestled on a quiet street close to everything Harvard Square and West Cambridge have to offer, this home is not one to miss!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,878 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,878 sq ft
Lot Size 0.05 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $11,626
Assessed Value $1,743,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

46 Foster Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.1 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
A
Amigos School
1.4 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.6 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.8 mi
Grades 01-12
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.6 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.0 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.1 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
2.0 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.2 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.6 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.7 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.3 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Property History

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Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
Mar 26, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
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Pending Sale
Mar 25, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 17, 2026
$2,085,000
Original listing
Agent: Rob Ramsdell Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 26, 2026 Status: Active under contract $0 —
Mar 17, 2026 New Listing Added $2,085,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
13 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,110

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $11,626 $1,743,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,626
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,743,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Rob Ramsdell
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID CN233154
Office MLS ID AN2064
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2026 9:51 PM 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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