98.5 Foster #98.5 · Cambridge

FOR RENT · MLS #73567452

$5,000/mo

beds
3
baths
1
sqft
1,273

98.5 Foster #98.5

Cambridge, MA 02138

LOCATION

Property location

Directions

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98.5 Foster #98.5, Cambridge, MA 02138Open Street View

excellent location , a tree lined street off Brattle Street

Home type
Single Family Residence
Interior living area
1,273 sqft
Year built
1886
Lot size
1,100 sqft (about 0.03 acres)
Parking spaces
0
Available date
2026-09-01
Rent includes
Water · Sewer · Garden Area · Air Conditioning · Laundry Facilities

RENTAL DETAILS

Lease terms & move-in costs

Availability
2026-09-01
Lease term
Term of Rental(12)
Pets
Yes
Laundry
In Basement · In Building
Rent includes
Water · Sewer · Garden Area · Air Conditioning · Laundry Facilities
Security deposit
$5,500
First month required
Yes
Last month required
Yes

Base rent is not the total housing cost. Missing parking, pet, utility, insurance and other charges are not treated as zero. Confirm all charges and payment timing before applying.

About this home

A rare opportunity to enjoy the privacy and charm of a freestanding single family home in the heart of coveted Cambridge. Tucked along a tree lined side street, this light-filled 1886 gem beautifully blends historic character with comfortable city living. The inviting living room features a wood-burning fireplace and dual exposures, while the open kitchen and dining area is surrounded by natural light and opens through glass doors to a private deck and fenced garden, an idyllic setting for entertaining, dining outdoors, or simply relaxing. Throughout the home, handsome wood floors, generous ceiling heights, abundant windows, and a beautiful 19th-century stained-glass window add warmth and architectural character. Upstairs are three bedrooms PLUS A DEN along with an updated bath. Lovely neighborhood views, a full basement, and newer systems complete the home. Just one block from the Charles River and Cambridge Skating Club and approximately 0.7 mile to Harvard Square and the Red Line, this special residence offers the best of Cambridge living, historic charm, private outdoor space, and remarkable access to Harvard, MIT, MGH, and downtown Boston.

Listed by Eve Dougherty · Compass
MLS PIN #73567452 · Updated 9/28/2026, 3:05:00 AM ET

Facts & features

Home overview
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Property category
Residential Lease
MLS status
Active
Bedrooms
3
Full bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
0
Total bathrooms
1
Total rooms
6
Living area
1,273 sqft
Living area source
Other
Above grade finished area
1,273 sqft
Building area
1,273
Building area units
Square Feet
Building area source
Other
Area includes basement
No
Entry level
1
Unit building
98.5
Interior & systems
Heating
Natural Gas
Heating available
Yes
Cooling available
Yes
Appliances
Range · Dishwasher · Disposal · Microwave
Laundry
In Basement · In Building
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
1
Accessibility
No
Primary bathroom features
No
Room details

Primary bedroom

Level
Second

Bedroom 2

Level
Third

Bedroom 3

Level
Third

Living room

Level
First

Dining room

Level
First

Family room

Level
Second

Kitchen

Level
First

Price & tax details

Current asking price$5,000/mo
Original asking price$5,500
Listed on2026-08-24
Days on market35

These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.

SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

Schools & performance

2026 MA DESE

School names, grades and state-reported measures are listed below.

This listing does not name individual schools. Public school information below is context, not an attendance assignment for this address.

Nearby public schools

Sorted by straight-line distance within the city. These are not attendance boundaries or a guarantee of enrollment.

79DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Graham and Parks

Grades PK · K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5

Straight-line distance 0.95 km

Progress toward targets 52%

70DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Darby Vassall Upper School

Grades 6 · 7 · 8

Straight-line distance 1.18 km

Progress toward targets 62%

81DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

John M Tobin

Grades PK · K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5

Straight-line distance 1.18 km

Progress toward targets 71%

94DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Maria L. Baldwin

Grades PK · K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5

Straight-line distance 1.33 km

Progress toward targets 88%

66DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12

Straight-line distance 1.54 km

Progress toward targets 40%

91DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Martin Luther King Jr.

Grades PK · K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5

Straight-line distance 1.77 km

Progress toward targets 75%

MLS school names do not guarantee attendance. Assignment can vary by school year, grade and admissions policy; confirm with the district before committing.
What do these numbers mean?

DESE accountability percentiles (1–99) compare schools administering similar assessments, using up to two years of indicators. These are not test scores out of 100 or GreatSchools 1–10 ratings. Progress toward targets is a separate state measure. Consider programs, support services and your child’s needs as well.

School names link to available school or district websites.

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