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Cambridge, MA 02139,42 Essex Street
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Cambridge, MA 02139,42 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139,42 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139,42 Essex Street
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42 Essex Street Cambridge, MA 02139

3 Beds

1.5 Baths

2,007 SqFt

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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

HOA Y/N false

Year Built 1873

Annual Tax Amount $8,347

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 2,178 Sqft

Acres 0.05

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

Direction Cardinal Medeiros Street to Essex

Rooms

Basement Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Primary Bedroom Level Second

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

Interior Features Walk-up Attic

Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling None

Flooring Wood

Appliance Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

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

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot, Level

Foundation Stone

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Italianate

Schools

Elementary Schools Lottery

High Schools Rindge & Latin

Others

Senior Community false

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Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
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Nate Rock

Broker Associate | License ID: cn226013

+1(617) 459-6656

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