98.5 Foster Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

$1,150,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,273 Sq. Ft.
$903 / Sq. Ft.
1,273
Sq. Ft.
$903
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Feels like Nantucket in the city, yet just .7 mile to Harvard Square, & the Red Line to MIT, MGH, & Boston's legal, financial, & retail districts. Lovely light-filled 1886 gem tucked away on a side street at the heart of the charming & sought-after Old Cambridge neighborhood. Just a block from many recreational opportunities along the Charles River & the Cambridge Skating Club. Open living room with wood-burning fireplace & 2 exposures, open kitchen/dining with 2 exposures & glass doors to private...Feels like Nantucket in the city, yet just .7 mile to Harvard Square, & the Red Line to MIT, MGH, & Boston's legal, financial, & retail districts. Lovely light-filled 1886 gem tucked away on a side street at the heart of the charming & sought-after Old Cambridge neighborhood. Just a block from many recreational opportunities along the Charles River & the Cambridge Skating Club. Open living room with wood-burning fireplace & 2 exposures, open kitchen/dining with 2 exposures & glass doors to private deck & fenced garden. Delightful for entertaining. Good-height ceilings, many windows, & very good cross-ventilation. Handsome wood floors. 19th-c. stained-glass window. 3 bedrooms. Recently upgraded bath. 2 bedrooms have delightful pitched ceilings. Lovely views from house's windows of surrounding neighborhood. Full basement. Newer systems. This is a very special offering.

Listing Agents

  1. Christian Jones

    Christian Jones

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    cj@compass.com

    P: 617.240.0799

  2. John Petrowsky

    John Petrowsky

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    jpetrowsky@compass.com

    P: 617.504.6330

Property Details for 98.5 Foster Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Harvard Square
Area
MA-Cambridge-Harvard Square, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00

Location

Sold By Compass, Eve Dougherty

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:26 AM

Property Details for 98.5 Foster Street

StatusSold
MLS #72754537
Days on Market24
Taxes$6,148 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1886
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Compass, Eve Dougherty

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Building Information for 98.5 Foster Street

Stories-Year Built1886Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,110 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,788 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,276

Property Taxes

$512

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 98.5 Foster Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 1273.0
  • Color: Gray
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Old Cambridge Historical District
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Study
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Deck, Porch - Enclosed
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: 3 or More, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Assessments: $1,069,200
  • Book: 71926
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: B
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Property History for 98.5 Foster Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Schools near 98.5 Foster 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
Graham and Parks School
PublicPK to 5

Vassal Lane Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

John M. Tobin Montessori 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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