Last Sold Price
4 beds5,389 sqft$1,169/sqft
2 Garden Ter, Cambridge, MA 02138

Description

This proud c.1900 Gambrel Victorian, sited on the corner of a coveted cul-de-sac abutting the Harvard Observatory and Quadrangle Recreation Center, was fully renovated and rebuilt under the supervision of architectural firm Meyer & Meyer in 1999-2000. This meticulously maintained home was built with the highest quality materials and designed to create a timeless aesthetic. The lush surroundings of specimen trees and beautiful gardens can be appreciated from inside, from one of three decks or from...This proud c.1900 Gambrel Victorian, sited on the corner of a coveted cul-de-sac abutting the Harvard Observatory and Quadrangle Recreation Center, was fully renovated and rebuilt under the supervision of architectural firm Meyer & Meyer in 1999-2000. This meticulously maintained home was built with the highest quality materials and designed to create a timeless aesthetic. The lush surroundings of specimen trees and beautiful gardens can be appreciated from inside, from one of three decks or from the bluestone patio. The fenced-in garden feels like an oasis. The house offers four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, one half bathroom, gracious living room, step down dining room, a show stopping two-story library with leaded glass windows and a 2nd story glass walkway, eat-in chef's kitchen with butler’s pantry, a mudroom with laundry, lower-level entry hall, family room/ office, wine cellar, an attached one-car garage and additional driveway parking – just over ½ mile from Harvard Square.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/08/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Monahan Barker Team • LandVest, Inc., Ipswich
  2. Listed by Nicole Monahan • LandVest, Inc., Ipswich

Property Details for 2 Garden Terrace

Status
MLS #
73290587
Days on Market
158
Taxes
$39,357 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1912
Town
Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
3

Location

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Building Information for 2 Garden Terrace

Stories-Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,406 SF

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$35,302 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$32,022

Property Taxes

$3,280

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2 Garden Terrace

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 5389.0
  • Color: Red
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Library, Entry Hall, Mud Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 152.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 1211.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom3 Length: 112.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 93.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Length: 206.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 19.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting,Sunken
  • Dining Room Length: 151.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 129.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 191.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 165.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 198.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 145.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 11-1X6-8
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 237.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 1911.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Fireplaces are decorative only. Towel warmer in primary bath is not functioning
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00227 L:00041,416440
  • Assessments: $6,198,100
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: A-2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 2 Garden Terrace

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 8, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73290587

$6,300,000
Feb 21, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73290587

Feb 11, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73290587

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/08/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73290587

$6,300,000
02/21/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73290587

02/11/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73290587

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2 Garden Terrace

Taxable ValueLand$1,018,000Additions$5,180,100Total$6,198,100
Tax Record2025$39,358 ($3,280 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,927 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,927 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,512 SqFtStories3Lot Size8,406 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912Year Renovated1912ZoningA-2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00227 L:00041

Schools near 2 Garden Terrace

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Graham and Parks School
PublicPK to 5

Vassal Lane Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Maria L. Baldwin School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2 Garden Terrace, Cambridge, MA 02138
$6,300,000
4
5,389
8,406
6
6.5
3,903
8,841
$525,000
1
1,100
$4,225,000
4
3,900
25,335
34,275
$10,250,000
5
7,588
13,992

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