68 Foster St Cambridge, MA 02138
West Cambridge NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,567,286 - $3,693,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,292
Sq Ft
$1,305/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- No HOA
- Skylights
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Balcony
- Bay Window
About This Home
As of March 2022Upon entering this home, you are greeted by a formal foyer leading to spacious living room with a fireplace and built-in bookcases. The dining/family area provides custom built-ins, a gas fireplace, and sliding glass doors to the deck and yard. The eat-in kitchen offers a peninsula, bay window, and door to the side yard. There is also a full bathroom on this floor. Upstairs, the primary suite has two large walk-in closets, and a bath en-suite with a skylight. There are three additional bedrooms one with a skylight, hallway skylights, and a full bathroom on this floor as well. The lower level houses the laundry and an expansive 59' storage area. This property is located within a half mile radius of Harvard Square, Riverbend Park, Longfellow Park, Cambridge Tennis & Skating Clubs, BB&N, and the Cambridge Common.
Last Listed By
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 02/08/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,669
Year Built
- Built in 1873
Lot Details
- 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
- Level Lot
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Block Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,292 Sq Ft Home
- Skylights
- Bay Window
- Sliding Doors
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Kitchen Island
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Walk-In Closet
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Bulkhead
- Balcony
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Baseboard Heating
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 415906
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 28, 2025
Sold by
Galle Kathleen
Bought by
Galle Bradley and Galle Kathleen K
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 8, 2022
Closed on
Mar 31, 2022
Sold by
Rush David and Rush Catharine D
Bought by
Cutler-Galle Bradley and Galle Kathleen K
Seller's Agent
Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
List Price
$2,100,000
Sold Price
$2,540,000
Premium/Discount to List
$440,000
20.95%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.32%
Original Mortgage
$1,540,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 13, 2009
Sold by
Rush David and Rush Catharine D
Bought by
Rush David and Rush Catharine D
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Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galle Bradley | -- | None Available | |
| Galle Bradley | -- | None Available | |
| Galle Kathleen | -- | None Available | |
| Galle Kathleen | -- | None Available | |
| Cutler-Galle Bradley | $2,540,000 | None Available | |
| Rush David | -- | -- | |
| Rush David | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Cutler-Galle Bradley | $1,540,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2022 03/31/22 | Sold | $2,540,000 | +21.0% | $1,108 / Sq Ft |
| 02/15/2022 02/15/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/08/2022 02/08/22 | For Sale | $2,100,000 | -- | $916 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $15,542 | $2,447,600 | $1,358,000 | $1,089,600 |
| 2024 | $12,296 | $2,077,000 | $1,354,700 | $722,300 |
| 2023 | $10,949 | $1,868,400 | $1,325,700 | $542,700 |
| 2022 | $10,086 | $1,703,700 | $1,308,700 | $395,000 |
| 2021 | $9,656 | $1,650,600 | $1,283,300 | $367,300 |
| 2020 | $9,125 | $1,586,900 | $1,238,800 | $348,100 |
| 2019 | $8,316 | $1,400,000 | $1,086,400 | $313,600 |
| 2018 | $8,613 | $1,369,300 | $1,080,000 | $289,300 |
| 2017 | $8,795 | $1,355,200 | $1,080,000 | $275,200 |
| 2016 | $8,485 | $1,213,900 | $949,800 | $264,100 |
| 2015 | $8,677 | $1,109,600 | $873,500 | $236,100 |
| 2014 | $8,606 | $1,027,000 | $794,100 | $232,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
G
Seller's Agent in 2022
Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(617) 844-2712
80 in this area
321 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72940637
APN: CAMB-000220-000000-000104
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