84 Garden St, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$8,800,000
Est. $47,535/month
9
Beds
5.5
Baths
5,734
Sq Ft
$1,535
Price/Sq Ft
0.31
Acres
1922
Year Built
126
Days on Market
Active Listed Sep 9, 2025 • MLS# 73428300 Copied!

About this home

Built in 1922 and designed by Putnam & Chandler this is Cambridge’s grandest Tudor Revival home. Perched on a terrace above the street and enveloped in lush greenery and fencing, the residence offers rare privacy on .31 acres of curated gardens. The landscape, reminiscent of a secluded European country estate, offers a combination of tranquility and proximity to Harvard Square. Every detail reflects masterful craftsmanship: wood and slate materials honed on-site, large Tudor style windows, and six fireplaces(one in the pool house). The grand kitchen has access to the enclosed heated pool/spa, grilling area, herb garden and patio and is a place of warmth for family and guests. Every bedroom offers its own unique character. The principal suite features a soaring ceiling, private sauna with shower and rest area and a spa inspired bathroom. The attached cottage, the large unfinished basement and zoning for two-family use provide opportunities for expanded living and innovative expansion.

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1922
Bedrooms
9
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,734 sq ft
Total Rooms
16

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1922
Living Area 5,734 sq ft
Lot Size 0.31 acres
Bedrooms 9
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 16

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, Ductless
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop
Fireplace Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Fireplaces 6
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry Laundry Closet, Second Floor
Features Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Bathroom - Full, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Den, Bedroom, Foyer, Inlaw Apt., Sauna/steam/hot Tub

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Tudor
Roof Slate
Features Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard
Pool Indoor
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric Generator
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $34,049
Assessed Value $5,362,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Bathroom - Full, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Den, Bedroom, Foyer, Inlaw Apt., Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
Windows:
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry: Laundry Closet, Second Floor
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Tudor
Year Built: 1922
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Other

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Frontage: 250.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 6
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Pool: Private Pool
Pool Features: Indoor
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, T-Station, University

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Neighborhood

84 Garden St, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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Nearby Schools

School District
Cambridge School District local
🎓 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
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.7 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
Shady Hill School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.4 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
1.7 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
1.7 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.2 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
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.7 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.3 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
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
2.3 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.8 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.9 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.4 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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Listed for Sale
Sep 9, 2025
$8,800,000
Original listing
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 9, 2025 New Listing Added $8,800,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
126 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,535

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $34,049 $5,362,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$34,049
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$5,362,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Cathleen L. Lane
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID BB807294
Office MLS ID AN8365
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