20 Garfield Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

$4,200,000
Price
4
Beds
3,956 Sq. Ft.
$1,062 / Sq. Ft.
3,956
Sq. Ft.
$1,062
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Situated on a picturesque street with many historic homes , this striking Victorian is between lively Harvard & Porter Squares. It has been painstakingly restored by the current owners. Every detail has been thoughtfully done using high quality finishes and fixtures. The first floor has a gracious foyer with period staircase, stained glass, inviting dining room, double living room with fireplace and high ceilings accented by period moulding . A sunny cook's kitchen with sliders lead to a deck where...Situated on a picturesque street with many historic homes , this striking Victorian is between lively Harvard & Porter Squares. It has been painstakingly restored by the current owners. Every detail has been thoughtfully done using high quality finishes and fixtures. The first floor has a gracious foyer with period staircase, stained glass, inviting dining room, double living room with fireplace and high ceilings accented by period moulding . A sunny cook's kitchen with sliders lead to a deck where you will enjoy an enchanting oasis complete with a koi pond and working greenhouse. The 2nd floor offers 3 lovely bedrooms plus study, one of which is en-suite, a 2nd full bathroom, a study and laundry room. The primary "loft like" en-suite bedroom has a double under lit quartz vanity, and custom tile shower. The finished lower level is perfect for a gym, media/play room complete with a temperature controlled wine cellar for over 1700 bottles and half bath. Extra wide paved driveway

Listing Agent

  1. Robin Repucci

    Robin Repucci

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    robin.repucci@compass.com

    P: (617)-388-3312

Property Details for 20 Garfield Street

Town
Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 02/14/2025 02:43 PM

Property Details for 20 Garfield Street

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73328124
Days on Market23
Taxes$22,504 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1885
CountyMiddlesex County

Building Information for 20 Garfield Street

Stories-Year Built1885Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,599 SF

Property Information for 20 Garfield Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 3956.0
  • Color: yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • 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: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Media Room, Wine Cellar, Exercise Room, Study, Bathroom
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Greenhouse, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Greenhouse, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Water dispenser in the refrigerator does not work. 20 Garfield is on the National Historic Registry
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 410448
  • Assessments: $3,849,900
  • Book: 53796
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 20 Garfield Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 20 Garfield Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,439,000Additions$2,362,300Total$3,801,300
Tax Record2024$22,504 ($1,875 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,356 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,356 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt752 SqFtStories3Lot Size6,599 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1894ZoningBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00155 L:00002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 20 Garfield 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
Maria L. Baldwin School
PublicPK to 5

Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Graham and Parks School
PublicPK to 5

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