There’s something about 24 Foster St. that feels wonderful the moment you arrive. Perhaps it’s the leafy, tucked-away street just outside Harvard Sq. Maybe it’s the simplicity of the cottage itself: understated & sweet, with genuine charm. Or perhaps it’s when you step inside & realize that this is a home with quiet grace, the kind that comes only from being well-loved. Thoughtfully tended & full of character, this 3-bedroom plus study, 2-bathroom worker’s cottage surprises & delights in all the right ways. A 1st-floor bedroom & bath provide wonderful flexibility. The back of the house opens to a deck & a generous, unexpected yard: an outdoor haven you’d never guess was hiding behind the home’s modest front. With 1,589 sq ft of living space on a 3,477 sq ft lot, it’s comfortable as-is, featuring central A/C and a wood-burning fireplace, while also being ready for the next chapter: updates or renovations to take it into the future. A home with a story, and a space for yours to unfold.
Property Details
Price:
$2,000,000
MLS #:
73393272
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Address:
24 Foster Street
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
Harvard Square
City:
Cambridge
Listed Date:
Jun 18, 2025
State:
MA
Finished Sq Ft:
1,589
Total Sq Ft:
1,589
ZIP:
02138
Lot Size:
3,477 sqft / 0.08 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1886
Schools
Interior
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Wood, Flooring – Wood
Heating
Central
Laundry Features
In Basement
Exterior
Architectural Style
Cottage
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/ Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, T- Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden
Parking Features
Off Street
Parking Spots
1
Roof
Shingle
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$12,494
Map
Community
- Address24 Foster Street Cambridge MA
- CityCambridge
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02138
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24 Foster Street
Cambridge, MA
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