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170 Garden Street Cambridge — Photo 1 of 36

170 Garden Street Cambridge — Photo 1 of 36

$1,695,000

170 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 — West Cambridge

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

SqFt

1,764

Style

Single Family

Built

1932

West Cambridge. A 1932 Colonial set behind a white picket fence and a front garden, directly across from Danehy Park - with a two-car driveway, which in Cambridge is its own headline. Inside the door, a proper mudroom does the New England work of keeping dirt, snow and everything else where it belongs. The main level is the heart of this home: living and family rooms joined by wide cased openings, and a kitchen that looks straight out to the green back yard while staying connected to the room where everyone ends up. Granite counters, induction range, peninsula seating, French doors to the deck. A bright front room with a full wall of built-ins works as office, studio, playroom, or a place to relax. Half bath completes the floor. Upstairs, three bedrooms: the primary with double closets and an en-suite walk-in shower under a skylight; a hall bath with black-and-white mosaic tile, subway surround and pedestal sink; a third bedroom tucked beneath the eaves with built-in shelving. Then there is the expansive fenced-in back yard. The deck steps down to a bluestone patio ringed in cobblestone, and beyond it the ground is open and waiting: room for a garden, a long table, a lawn, for whatever comes next. Below, nearly 600 square feet of unfinished basement handles laundry, utilities, and the kind of storage Cambridge rarely offers. Fully electrified - cold-climate heat pumps throughout, heat pump water heater, induction range, EV charging - with generator backup. Deleaded, weatherized. Nearby: Huron Village, Fresh Pond, Porter Square and Harvard/Radcliffe.

Immersive Experience

Open Houses

Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$961/sqft
Local Avg (Cambridge)$880/sqft
9% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 23 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Cambridge, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$1,695,000
Annual Taxes$11,418

Parking

Garage0
Off-Street2

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms7
FireplacesNone
FlooringTile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
BasementFull, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Climate & Utilities

HeatingDuctless
CoolingDuctless
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle, Rubber
FoundationOther
ZoningB

Property & Lot

Acres0.08
SqFt Lot3,524
Lot Features--

Amenities & Appliances

Electric Water Heater • Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Refrigerator • Freezer

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Golf • Bike Path • Conservation Area

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second
Master BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bathroom 1Bathroom 2
First
Bathroom 3
Main,First
Living RoomDining RoomKitchenFamily Room
Main
Office
Living Room
Lvl Main,First

15.333333333 x 11.416666666

Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding

Dining Room
Lvl Main,First

14.416666666 x 12.666666666

Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen
Lvl Main,First

10.916666666 x 14.166666666

Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Peninsula

Office
Lvl Main

15.083333333 x 7.25

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant

Family Room
Lvl Main,First

11.916666666 x 11.333333333

Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding

Master Bedroom
Lvl Second

14.166666666 x 15.5

Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double

Bedroom 2
Lvl Second

16 x 10.666666666

Bedroom 3
Lvl Second

8.333333333 x 11.416666666

Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Bathroom 1
Lvl Second

10.583333333 x 3.666666666

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom 2
Lvl Second

8.333333333 x 6.75

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink

Bathroom 3
Lvl First

Bathroom - Half

Population

38,509

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$120K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

58.1%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Middlesex County

2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 882 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,764 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 3,524 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Lauren Holleran Team

Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

MLS® Number: 73573622

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