When was property at 8 Foster Place built and last sold?

The property at 8 Foster Place was built in 1854 and last sold on Dec 12, 2022 for $2,000,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 8 Foster Place is $1,865,508.

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Cambridge

02138

West Cambridge

8 Foster Place

$2,000,000

● House - Off Market

8 Foster Place

Cambridge, MA 02138

2 Beds

2 Baths, 1 Half Bath

1,433 Ft²

$1,989,177

RealtyHop Estimate

7.52%

Since Jan 1, 2023

MA-Boston

Primary Model

About This Property

Picture perfect 1840 worker's cottage sited on the private cul de sac known as Foster Place. Located just outside of Harvard Square in the Historical Half-Crown/Marsh District and a block from the Charles River and Brattle Street. This two bedroom, two and one-half bath single home offers a perfect oasis for the discerning buyer. Features include two wood stoves, an open library, and up-to-date bright white kitchen with access to a deck and enclosed flowering gardens. Off street driveway parking plus a second space, by custom, on the private way. When visiting please park on Foster Street.

Unit Size

1,433 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.05 acres

Price per sqft

$1,291

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$542

HOA Dues

Year Built

1854

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #73047133)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Dec 12, 2022	Sold	Premium
Sold
Oct 19, 2022	In contract	-
In contract
Oct 12, 2022	Listed by Leading Edge Real Estate	$1,850,000
Listed by Leading Edge Real Estate
Dec 21, 2010	Sold	Premium
Sold
Nov 15, 2000	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jul 21, 2000	Listed by Fairfield Properties	$725,000
Listed by Fairfield Properties

	A BIT OF COUNTRY IN HARVARD SQ! 1850'S ANTIQUE SINGLE 2/3 BEDROOMS,WD SHINGLED,W/ MODERN ARCHITECTURAL UPDATES, SKYLIGHTS,FIREPLACE,LG EUROPEAN BATH,ON WOODED LOT W/GARDEN & PATIO.PKG ON QUIET PRIVATE WAY.CLOSING A MUST IN NOVEMBER

Property Highlights

Parking Available

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1854

Effective Year Built: 1854
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 5
Bedroom Count: 2
Bathroom Count: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 3
Building Condition: 6
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 15
Building Style: 15
Exterior Walls Type: 18
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 1
Roof Cover Type: 15
Floor Count: 200
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 7
Basement Area: 493
Garage Type: 7
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 2,099

Total Building Area: 1,418
Gross Building Area: 2,055
Building Area: 1,418
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 13
Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 1,418
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Land Acres: 0000000048
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

School District Name: Cambridge School District

Census Tract: 354100

Zoning

Zoning: A-2

Geography

Parcel: CAMB M:00220 L:00066

Lot: 66
Municipality: CAMBRIDGE
Latitude: 42.3763
Longitude: -71.1292

Address

Full Address: 8 Foster Pl

Address - House Number: 8
Address - Street Name: Foster
Address - Suffix Type: Pl
State: MA
City Name: Cambridge
Carrier Code: C013
4-Digit Zip Code: 4828
Zip Code: 02138

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2024

Tax Amount: $1,067,700

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2486

Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
Confidence Score: 64
Final Value: 1,829,765
High Value: 2,284,785
Low Value: 1,374,744

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Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2024

Assessed Total Value: $1,803,600
Assessed Land Value: $1,118,400
Assessed Improvements Value: $685,200

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Dec 12, 2022

Current Sale Recording Date: Dec 12, 2022
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: O
Current Sale Input Document Number: 180621
Previous Sale Recording Date: Jul 26, 2018
Previous Sale Document Type: 27

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$1,499,500

Sale Price/ft²

$924

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

3809 ft²

Average Home Age

118.8 years

Currently For Sale

23 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Last Updated: 5 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 73047133

8 Foster Place

About This Property

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