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$1,218,600
● House - Off Market

20 Flagg Street

Cambridge, MA 02138
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths
square feet
2,150 Ft²
$2,253,054
RealtyHop Estimate
80.24%
Since Apr 1, 2006
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Well maintained Victorian on a pleasant side street in the heart of the Riverside neighborhood, a few blocks from Harvard Square.  Home to W. E. B. DuBois while studying at Harvard.   Rich in period detail and modern amenities.  Bay windows.  Wood-burning fireplace.  Unique sunken study with cathedral ceiling.  Kitchen with barrel-vaulted ceiling and sunny dining area.  High ceilings.  Custom wood interior shutters.  French doors to deck.  Central air conditioning.  Off street parking.
Unit Size
2,150 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.08 acres
Price per sqft
$581
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$516
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1874

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #70261458)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Nov 19, 2025 Sold
Sold
Oct 10, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Oct 1, 2025 Listed by Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc. $2,495,000
Listed by Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc.
Charming, colorful 1874 Victorian just a short walk to Harvard Sq. Preserved details include original wd fls, period mouldings, +hi ceilings blended w/contemporary features such as AC+ EV charging capability. LR has bay windows, crown moulding, built-ins. DR has wall of sliding glass doors to patio+fenced yard. EIK has black soapstone+white marble counters; built-in Canadian birch plywood banquette+cabinetry; tile backsplash; ss induction range, refrigerator, vent hood, + dw. Second fl has lg front bdrm, once occupied by W.E.B. DuBois while at Harvard; full tiled bath off hall; primary bdrm w/custom closets; hall linen+storage closets; laundry; + sunken office w/yd view. Top fl has small bdrm, flex room, + full bath w/spa tub+skylight. Pollinator garden + meandering grape arbor make the yard feel private + bucolic. Unfinished basement has systems + storage/workshop space. Just 1 block from the Charles River + 2 blocks from Harvard Sq., this is an ideal location with great walkability.
Apr 22, 2010 Sold
Sold
Feb 24, 2010 Listed $1,295,000
Listed
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Property Highlights

Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1874
  • Effective Year Built: 1874
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 2
  • Building Style: 23
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 300
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 745
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,600
  • Total Building Area: 2,130
  • Gross Building Area: 3,194
  • Building Area: 2,130
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,130
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: LAND C PORTER
  • Land Acres: 0000000083
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Cambridge School District
  • Census Tract: 353900

Zoning

  • Zoning: C-1

Geography

  • Parcel: CAMB M:00130 L:00087
  • Lot: 87
  • Municipality: CAMBRIDGE
  • Latitude: 42.3676
  • Longitude: -71.1143

    Address

  • Full Address: 20 Flagg St
  • Address - House Number: 20
  • Address - Street Name: Flagg
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Cambridge
  • Carrier Code: C047
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 6110
  • Zip Code: 02138

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $1,598,900

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2281
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 2,551,428
  • High Value: 3,133,495
  • Low Value: 1,969,361

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $2,700,800
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,309,300
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,391,500

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 22, 2010
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00063655
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Mar 02, 2006
  • Previous Sale Amount: $1,218,600
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 20 Flagg Street built and last sold?
The property at 20 Flagg Street was built in 1874 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $1,258,150.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 20 Flagg Street is $2,404,588.
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