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42 Essex Street

Cambridge, MA 02139

Name: Open House: 4:30pm-6pm
Start: 2025-04-21T16:30:00
End: 2025-04-21T18:00:00
Location: 42 Essex Street

3 beds
2 baths
2,007 sqft
2,300 sqft lot
$737 per sqft
1873 build
– on site

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!

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Laura Palumbo-Hanson / Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 18, 2025 •

MLS# 73360322 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1873
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Italianate
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Deck
Door Features:

Storm Door(s)
Window Features:

Storm Window(s)
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Accessibility Features:

No
Building Area Total:

2007
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Walk-up Attic
Living Room Level:

Main,First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Decorative Molding
Kitchen Level:

Main,First
Kitchen Features:

Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Balcony / Deck, Pantry, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
Dining Room Level:

Main,First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Chair Rail, Decorative Molding
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

false

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2007
Living Area Source:

Public Record
Living Room Area:

204.49
Living Room Length:

14.3
Living Room Width:

14.3
Kitchen Area:

238.64
Kitchen Length:

15.2
Kitchen Width:

15.7
Dining Room Area:

219.62
Dining Room Length:

13.9
Dining Room Width:

15.8
Bedroom 2 Area:

152.712
Bedroom 3 Area:

208.81
Bedroom 2 Length:

12.12
Bedroom 2 Width:

12.6
Bedroom 3 Length:

15.7
Bedroom 3 Width:

13.3
Bedroom 4 Area:

148.8
Bedroom 4 Length:

12.4
Bedroom 4 Width:

12
Bedroom 5 Area:

157.48
Bedroom 5 Length:

12.4
Bedroom 5 Width:

12.7
Master Bedroom Area:

187.33
Master Bedroom Length:

14.3
Master Bedroom Width:

13.1
Bathroom 1 Area:

27.54
Bathroom 1 Length:

5.1
Bathroom 1 Width:

5.4
Bathroom 2 Area:

71.44
Bathroom 2 Length:

7.6
Bathroom 2 Width:

9.4

Location

Directions:

Cardinal Medeiros Street to Essex
Latitude:

42.367132
Longitude:

-71.101173

The Property

Parcel Number:

403552
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.05
Lot Size SqFt:

2300
Lot Size Acres:

0.05
Zoning:

Res
View:

City View(s)
View:

true
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Lot:

93
Tax Map Number:

90
Tax Book Number:

24207
Tax Annual Amount:

8347
Tax Assessed Value:

1314500

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Flooring - Vinyl
Bedroom 4 Level:

Third
Bedroom 4 Features:

Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 5 Level:

Third
Bedroom 5 Features:

Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead

Baths

Total Baths:

1.5
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

Main,First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl, Wainscoting
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Low Flow Toilet, Remodeled, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Beadboard, Pedestal Sink

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Hot Water
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Cooling:

false

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Lottery
High School:

Rindge & Latin

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Central Square
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Paved Drive
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,480,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$7,924
Taxes	$695
Insurance	$407
Utilities	$314 See report
Total	$9,340/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/16/25 Apr 16, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$1,480,000

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This house located in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA 02139 is currently for sale for $1,480,000. 42 Essex Street is a 2,007 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 2 days. 42 Essex Street is in the Mid-Cambridge neighborhood of Cambridge and has a WalkScore® of 98, making it a walker’s paradise. This house is in the attendance area of High School Program Extension.

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42 Essex Street

Cambridge, MA 02139