20 Flagg St Cambridge, MA 02138
Riverside NeighborhoodEstimated payment $14,662/month
Highlights
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- 1 Fireplace
- Property is near public transit
- Victorian Architecture
- 2-minute walk to Corporal Burns Park
About This Home
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.
Open House Schedule
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Thursday, October 02, 202512:00 to 1:30 pm10/2/2025 12:00:00 PM +00:0010/2/2025 1:30:00 PM +00:00Come see this home and join us for lunch from Coast Cafe: fried chicken, collard greens, candied yams, rice and beans with gravy, cornbread, sweet potato pie, and almond cake.Add to Calendar
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Saturday, October 04, 202512:00 to 1:30 pm10/4/2025 12:00:00 PM +00:0010/4/2025 1:30:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,212
Year Built
- Built in 1874
Lot Details
- 3,600 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Garden
- Property is zoned C-1
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,130 Sq Ft Home
- 1 Fireplace
- Home Office
Kitchen
- Range with Range Hood
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Parking
- 1 Car Parking Space
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Bulkhead
- Deck
- Patio
- Porch
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:00130 L:00087,408347
Community Details
Recreation
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Shops
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $17,212 | $2,710,500 | $1,257,200 | $1,453,300 |
2024 | $15,989 | $2,700,800 | $1,309,300 | $1,391,500 |
2023 | $14,959 | $2,552,700 | $1,333,600 | $1,219,100 |
2022 | $14,236 | $2,404,700 | $1,325,400 | $1,079,300 |
2021 | $13,478 | $2,304,000 | $1,300,400 | $1,003,600 |
2020 | $12,655 | $2,200,800 | $1,249,500 | $951,300 |
2019 | $11,535 | $1,942,000 | $1,063,100 | $878,900 |
2018 | $11,312 | $1,798,400 | $959,600 | $838,800 |
2017 | $11,030 | $1,699,600 | $914,700 | $784,900 |
2016 | $10,343 | $1,479,700 | $762,800 | $716,900 |
2015 | $10,140 | $1,296,700 | $655,800 | $640,900 |
2014 | $10,360 | $1,236,300 | $604,000 | $632,300 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
10/01/2025 10/01/25 | For Sale | $2,495,000 | -- | $1,171 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | $1,258,150 | -- | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | $1,218,600 | -- | |
Deed | $490,000 | -- | |
Deed | $405,000 | -- | |
Deed | $245,700 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $1,000,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $974,880 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $340,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $324,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $191,250 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $195,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73438031

APN: CAMB-000130-000000-000087
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