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Cambridge,MA 02139
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,007 sqft
Price per Sqft $737
Subdivision Central Square
MLS Listing ID 73360322
Style Italianate
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1873
Annual Tax Amount $8,347
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 2,178 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Built in 1873 by notable builder and politician Rufus Lamson for former mayor George Stevens, 42 Essex Street is a stunning example of late 19th-century Italianate architecture located in the Cambridgeport neighborhood. This sun-soaked home features vintage deep-crown molding, nine-foot ceilings, and quarter-sawn oak flooring. The spacious layout spans three levels, offering over 2,100 sq ft of finished space, plus a high-ceilinged unfinished lower level. The second floor includes three bedrooms, a study, and a full bathroom, while the third floor boasts two additional rooms accessible by a steep staircase. The property also features a charming rear yard and a paved two-car driveway. With its historic charm and endless possibilities, this unique property is ready for the next visionary to transform it into their dream home or development project!
Location
State MA
County Middlesex
Area Central Square
Zoning Res
Rooms
Dining Room Flooring - Wood,French Doors,Chair Rail,Decorative Molding
Kitchen Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Pantry,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
Interior
Heating Hot Water,Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck,Rain Gutters,Screens,City View(s),Garden
Community Features Public Transportation,Shopping,Pool,Tennis Court(s),Park,Golf,Medical Facility,Laundromat,Bike Path,Highway Access,House of Worship,Private School,Public School,T-Station,University,Sidewalks
View Y/N Yes
View City View(s),City
Roof Type Shingle
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot,Level
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Schools
Elementary Schools Lottery
High Schools Rindge & Latin
Others
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