
254 Garden Street Cambridge — Photo 1 of 24
$1,095,000
254 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138 — Neighborhood 9
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
SqFt
1,100
Style
Single Family
Built
1972
THREE distinct elements make 254 Garden a unicorn: A leafy and expansive backyard; three car side by side parking; and single family ownership! Turn-key single-family home across from Danehy Park and the award-winning Cambridge Universal Design Playground, in Cambridge's desirable Neighborhood 9 — with 60 acres of trails, open fields, and green space right at your doorstep.This extensively updated home features exposed beam detail and an open-concept main level ideal for eating, dining, and living, plus a convenient half bath. The living area is seamlessly connected to the unusually large fenced backyard and patio oasis, complete with a storage shed for the gardener who is ready to dig in. Upstairs, an open architectural staircase with a skylight leads to two well-proportioned bedrooms with excellent light and generous closet storage, along with a full bath and laundry. Outside, enjoy three-car off-street parking — a true luxury in Cambridge — plus unbeatable access to the outdoors: Danehy Park across the street and Fresh Pond's miles of trails are just blocks away. Garden Street leads straight into Harvard Square, and Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are close by.
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Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 23 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Cambridge, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Gas Water Heater • Tankless Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer • Range Hood
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl First19 x 9
Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
Dining Room
Lvl First17 x 7
Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen
Lvl First10 x 7
Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
Primary Bedroom
Lvl Second17 x 9
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second13 x 11
Bathroom 1
Lvl Second10 x 9
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Sconce
Bathroom 2
Lvl First6 x 5
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce
Property History
$1,095,000
Sep 29, 2026
MLS® 73583778
$529,000
Nov 9, 2010
MLS® 71122535
$529,000
Aug 12, 2010
MLS® 71122535
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
2,698 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+3% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,713 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '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: 550 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,100 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 2,723 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 Agent: Lauren Holleran Team
Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS® Number: 73583778
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