2 Garden Ter Cambridge, MA 02138

$6,700,000
4 beds
4 full, 1 partial
5,389 sqft
0.2 acres
$1,243 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2 Garden Ter

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.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size5,389 sqft
Lot size0.19 Acres
Year built1912
ParkingAttached, Off Street
MLS #73290587
Attached garage1 space
FireplaceFamily Room, Kitchen, Living Room

Summary

  • MLS Number: 73290587
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: LandVest, Inc., Ipswich
  • Office Phone: (617) 680-6895
  • Listing Agent: Monahan Barker Team

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 28, 1998
Home Sold
$1,100,000
Dec 17, 1987
Home Sold
$750,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2021$4,516,800$26,423
2020$4,370,700$25,132
2019$4,112,800$24,430
2018$3,844,600$24,183
2017$3,638,400$23,613

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Graham and Parks

Public District PK-5

0.2 mi

44 Linnaean St

7

Maria L. Baldwin

Public District PK-5

0.5 mi

85 Oxford St

8

John M Tobin

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

197 Vassal Ln

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $151,984. Residents of Cambridge, MA typically earn between $100k-200k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

6%
<35k
17%
35k-100k
42%
100k-200k
35%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

48%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MercedesMercedes
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 2 Garden Ter

This home is located at 2 Garden Ter in Cambridge, MA and zip code 02138 in the Peabody neighborhood. This 5,389 square foot home, which was built in 1912, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $6,700,000.

While more than 11 listings in Cambridge, MA in December 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 4 listings sold at asking price, and more than 17 were sold below. The number of listings in Cambridge, MA decreased by 26.1% between November and December 2024. Listings spent 46 days on the market in December 2024, and had a median list price of $1,165,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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