Listed for $2,000,000
Sold For $2,362,000

There’s something about 24 Foster Street that feels wonderful the moment you arrive. Perhaps it’s the leafy, tucked-away street just outside Harvard Square. Maybe it’s the simplicity of the cottage itself: understated and sweet, with genuine charm. Or perhaps it’s when you step inside & realize that this is a home with quiet grace, the kind that comes only from being well-loved. Thoughtfully tended and full of character, this 3-bedroom plus study, 2-bathroom worker’s cottage surprises and delights in all the right ways. A first-floor bedroom and bath provide wonderful flexibility. The back of the house opens to a deck and a generous, unexpected yard: an outdoor haven you’d never guess was hiding behind the home’s modest front. With 1,589 square feet of living space on a 3,477 square foot lot, it’s comfortable as-is, featuring central A/C and a wood-burning fireplace, while also being ready for the next chapter: updates or renovations to take it into the future. A home with a story, and a space for yours to unfold.

Property Details

Interior

Size: 1,589 square feet (measured)
Rooms: 7
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 full
Fireplace: 1 wood burning

Exterior

Lot Size: 3,477 square feet
Material: Wood shingles
Roof: Asphalt/fiberglass shingle
Outdoors:Deck and fenced yard & garden
Parking: 1 off street parking space

Systems

Heat: Central air by gas
Cooling: Central air by gas
Hot Water: Tank
Electrical: Circuit breakers
Laundry: In the basement
Windows: Single paned with storms

Other

Year Built: 1886
Taxes: $9,228.80 with residential exemption ($12,494.23 without residential exemption)

Disclosures

Seller welcomes offers with requests for buyer concessions.
The basement can be damp.
There is a small amount of live knob and tube wiring.
The property is being sold as-is.