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42 Essex Street

Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
$1,480,000
3 Beds
1/1 Bath
2,007 Living Area
  • 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!
  • Highlights
    • Area: Central Square
    • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Style: Italianate
    • Year Built: 1873
    • Has View: Yes
    • Parking Spots: 2
    • Property Type: Single Family Residence
    • Total Rooms: 10
    • Status: Active
  • Additional Details
    • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Construction: Frame
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
    • Road Frontage Type: Public
    • SqFt Source: Public Record
    • Year Built Details: Actual
    • Zoning: Res
    • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
    • Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, City View(s), Garden
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
    • Roof: Shingle
    • View: City View(s), City
    • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Amenities
    • 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
    • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
  • Utilities
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water Source: Public
  • Fees / Taxes
    • Assessed Value: $1,314,500
    • Taxes: $8,347
    • Tax Year: 2025

Location

42 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

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