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Seller's Agent in 2023
Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(617) 844-2712
61 in this area
318 Total Sales
88 Garden St Cambridge, MA 02138
Neighborhood Nine NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $7,768,000 - $9,718,556
5
Beds
6.5
Baths
7,588
Sq Ft
$1,139/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wine Cellar
- Home Theater
- 0.32 Acre Lot
- Medical Services
- Granite Flooring
- Colonial Architecture
About This Home
As of October 2023The historic Asa Gray house is an iconic property showcasing meticulous preservation work and state of the art interior design, carpentry & modern amenities for a luxury lifestyle. Fine features throughout include custom mill work, opulent stonework, built-ins, many fireplaces, high-end appliances, Lutron lighting, a comprehensive security system, plus so much more. The home was remodeled with an emphasis on seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining, highlighted by the gorgeous eat-in chef's kitchen & a massive Brazilian wood deck that is accessed by three sets of glass French doors. The huge studio with a wet-bar, en-suite bath & 5 skylights can be used as a 1st floor guest suite, gym & more. Upstairs, the lavish primary suite showcases an expansive custom dressing room fully outfitted in custom cabinetry & a spa-like 4-piece bath with radiant heat as well as three additional bed/bath suites. Lower level contains a large media room, guest room & bath. An absolutely exquisite home.
Last Listed By
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 09/01/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $36,584
Year Built
- Built in 1810
Lot Details
- 0.32 Acre Lot
- Near Conservation Area
- Fenced Yard
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
- Corner Lot
- Garden
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Heated Garage
- Side Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Federal Architecture
- Antique Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Rubber Roof
Interior Spaces
- 7,588 Sq Ft Home
- Wet Bar
- 6 Fireplaces
- French Doors
- Mud Room
- Wine Cellar
- Home Theater
- Home Office
- Library
- Home Security System
- Laundry on upper level
Flooring
- Wood
- Stone
- Granite
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Covered Deck
- Covered patio or porch
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Utilities
- Central Air
- 7 Cooling Zones
- 21 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Hot Water Heating System
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 416437
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Park
- Jogging Path
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 30, 2011
Sold by
Shepherd Benjamin A and Shepherd Elizabeth L
Bought by
Eliza S Anderson Lt and Anderson
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,380,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 30, 1999
Sold by
Cox Phyllis B Est and Grace
Bought by
Shepherd Benjamin A and Shepherd Elizabeth L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
7.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza S Anderson Lt | $3,400,000 | -- | |
| Shepherd Benjamin A | $1,325,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Clayton Vance 88 Llc | $3,500,000 | |
| Closed | Eliza S Anderson Lt | $1,500,000 | |
| Closed | Eliza S Anderson Lt | $765,000 | |
| Closed | Eliza S Anderson Lt | $2,380,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Shepherd Benjamin A | $750,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Shepherd Benjamin A | $90,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Shepherd Benjamin A | $850,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Shepherd Benjamin A | $750,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2023 10/05/23 | Sold | $10,250,000 | -5.1% | $1,351 / Sq Ft |
| 09/07/2023 09/07/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/01/2023 09/01/23 | For Sale | $10,800,000 | 0.0% | $1,423 / Sq Ft |
| 07/14/2020 07/14/20 | Rented | $12,500 | -10.7% | -- |
| 07/03/2020 07/03/20 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/14/2020 05/14/20 | Price Changed | $14,000 | +16.7% | $2 / Sq Ft |
| 05/01/2020 05/01/20 | For Rent | $12,000 | -- | -- |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,640 | $9,229,700 | $1,274,200 | $7,955,500 |
| 2023 | $35,536 | $6,064,100 | $1,296,900 | $4,767,200 |
| 2022 | $30,097 | $5,084,000 | $1,274,200 | $3,809,800 |
| 2021 | $28,053 | $4,795,300 | $1,246,600 | $3,548,700 |
| 2020 | $26,746 | $4,651,500 | $1,291,300 | $3,360,200 |
| 2019 | $26,047 | $4,385,000 | $1,285,500 | $3,099,500 |
| 2018 | $24,261 | $4,086,700 | $1,131,900 | $2,954,800 |
| 2017 | $25,138 | $3,873,300 | $1,109,200 | $2,764,100 |
| 2016 | $24,885 | $3,560,100 | $1,040,900 | $2,519,200 |
| 2015 | $24,675 | $3,155,400 | $910,100 | $2,245,300 |
| 2014 | $24,735 | $2,951,700 | $796,300 | $2,155,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
-
Charles Letovsky
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Charles Letovsky
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
(508) 951-0307
1 in this area
27 Total Sales
-
Victoria Kennedy
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Victoria Kennedy
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(831) 601-2462
3 in this area
10 Total Sales
Map
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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73154281
APN: CAMB-000227-000000-000034
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