#73326303, Creatini Group, Listing office: eXp Realty
29 Follen St Cambridge, MA 02138
Property details
About 29 Follen St
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.
Highlights
(New)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Wet Bar
- Total Bedroom Count: 7
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Off Street
- Exterior: Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Architectural Style: Greek Revival
- Heating: Steam, Oil, Natural Gas
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $4,498,000
- Price/SqFt: $910
- Annual Tax Amount: $26,092
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Wooded, Level
- Directions: Take Garden Street to Waterhouse Street to Follen Street.
- Year Built: 1838
- Living Area: 4,938 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.31 Acres
- MLS Number: 73405040
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (617) 303-0067
- Listing Agent: Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jul 26, 2016 | Home Sold | $3,200,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $4,407,500 | $26,092 |
2023 | $4,211,500 | $24,679 |
2022 | $3,758,700 | $22,252 |
2021 | $3,616,400 | $21,156 |
2020 | $3,402,500 | $19,564 |
2019 | $3,219,800 | $19,126 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Graham and Parks
Public District PK-5
0.3 mi
•44 Linnaean St
7
Maria L. Baldwin
Public District PK-5
0.3 mi
•85 Oxford St
8
Martin Luther King Jr.
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•102 Putnam Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $59,177. Most Cambridge, MA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 29 Follen St
The listing price of 29 Follen St property is $4,498,000.
The property 29 Follen St is a house located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138.
Active Listing: 29 Follen St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 29 Follen St are: Graham and Parks (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Maria L. Baldwin (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Martin Luther King Jr. (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), John F Kennedy (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Putnam Avenue Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Rindge Avenue Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Cambridge Rindge and Latin (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Prospect Hill Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Somerville High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $26,092 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 26, 2016 for $3,200,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 29 Follen St has 7 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 29 Follen St is 4,938 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 29 Follen St is 1838.
This home is located at 29 Follen St in Cambridge, MA and zip code 02138 in the Peabody neighborhood. This 4,938 square foot home, which was built in 1838, sits on a 0.31 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $4,498,000.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Cambridge, MA there were more than 31 sold above asking price, over 28 sold below and more than 7 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Cambridge, MA increased by 10% between May and June 2025. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 28 days, the median list price was $1,196,500.