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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
12 hours 22 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House 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

Open House Schedule

21
Mar
Saturday, March 21
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
19
Mar
Thursday, March 19
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
22
Mar
Sunday, March 22
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
20
Mar
Friday, March 20
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT

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:

Location

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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

3 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
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
Shady Hill School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

3 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
H

High Schools

1 school
Farr Academy School
1.6 mi
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

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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 17, 2026 New Listing Added $2,085,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
12 hours 22 minutes
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 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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