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42 Essex St, Cambridge, MA

House

Sold

Listed price in listed location currency (USD).
$1,710,000
$1,480,000

322

MLS® 73360322

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 2007 sqft
Garage No
Taxes $8,347
Lot Size 0.05 acres
Approx. Age 1873
Avg. Price Per Sqft $737
MLS® Number 73360322

Property Address: 42 Essex St, Cambridge, MA, 02139-2645

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

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!
MLS® Number73360322
Laundry Level
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage0.05
Exterior
GarageNo
Approx. Age1873
BasementFull, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
DrivewayPaved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Garage Spaces0
Heat
A/C
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Rooms

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Bedroom 2:Second Floor12.6 × 12.12 ft
Living Room:14.3 × 14.3 ft
Bathroom 1:5.4 × 5.1 ft
Bedroom 3:Second Floor13.3 × 15.7 ft
Bathroom 2:Second Floor9.4 × 7.6 ft
Bedroom 4:Third Floor12 × 12.4 ft
Bedroom 5:Third Floor12.7 × 12.4 ft
Kitchen:15.7 × 15.2 ft
Dining Room:15.8 × 13.9 ft
Master Bedroom:Second Floor13.1 × 14.3 ft

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Price History

May 6, 2025End Date
$1,710,000Sold Price

Sold

Apr 16, 2025List Date
$1,480,000List Price
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