29 Follen St

4,938 Sq. Ft.
$942 / Sq. Ft.
4,938
Sq. Ft.
$942
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to Cloverden – a private estate on one-third of an acre, tucked away on a quiet side street just steps from Harvard University and Harvard Square. This grand Greek Revival residence offers an exceptional opportunity to reimagine a Cambridge classic. Interior highlights include floor-to-ceiling windows in the living and dining rooms, five fireplaces, and a dramatic curved central staircase. The expansive landscaped grounds provide privacy with mature trees and plantings. A detached two-car...Welcome to Cloverden – a private estate on one-third of an acre, tucked away on a quiet side street just steps from Harvard University and Harvard Square. This grand Greek Revival residence offers an exceptional opportunity to reimagine a Cambridge classic. Interior highlights include floor-to-ceiling windows in the living and dining rooms, five fireplaces, and a dramatic curved central staircase. The expansive landscaped grounds provide privacy with mature trees and plantings. A detached two-car garage and separate outbuilding sit at the rear of the property. Currently configured as a single-family home with an auxiliary apartment on the main level, the house also features 2,400 sq ft of unfinished space on the lower level. New Cambridge zoning rules open the door to a variety of future possibilities. A truly rare chance to create something extraordinary in the heart of Cambridge.

Listing Agent

  1. Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team

    P: (617)-733-8937

Property Details for 29 Follen Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Harvard Square
Area
MA-Cambridge-Harvard Square, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Greek Revival
Style
Greek Revival
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 08/19/2025 04:39 PM

Property Details for 29 Follen Street

StatusSold
MLS #73405040
Days on Market8
Taxes$28,650 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1838
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Compass, Aranson Maguire Group

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Building Information for 29 Follen Street

Stories-Year Built1838Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,528 SF

Payment Calculator

$25,559 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$23,171

Property Taxes

$2,388

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 29 Follen Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 4938.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Covered, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Oil, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Offer instructions attached in MLS. Assessed as single family with auxiliary apartment. Elevator not working. Residence in Old Cambridge Historic District. House listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 411303
  • Assessments: $4,383,300
  • Book: 1494
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: res.
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Irregular
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 29 Follen Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 19, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73405040

$4,650,000
Jul 24, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73405040

Jul 24, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73405040

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/19/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73405040

$4,650,000
07/24/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73405040

07/24/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73405040

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

Public Records for 29 Follen Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,490,600Additions$1,892,700Total$4,383,300
Tax Record2025$27,834 ($2,320 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,970 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,970 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,314 SqFtStories3Lot Size13,528 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1838ZoningA-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00172 L:00016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 29 Follen Street

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
Kennedy-Longfellow School
PublicPK to 5

Cambridge Street Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Morse 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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