42 Essex Street, Cambridge MA 02139 – 3 bed 2 bath For Sale – 73360322
Overview
- Updated On:
- April 20, 2025
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- 73360322
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1.5 Bathrooms
- 0 Garage Spaces
- 2 Non-Garage Parking Spaces
- 1873
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!
This property is listed by Laura Palumbo-Hanson from Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Property Listing Details
Overview
| MLS Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Price | $ 1,480,000 |
| Living Area | 2,007.00 ft2 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Total Rooms | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listing MLS ID | 73360322 |
| Days on Market | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 |
Unit Information
| Bedrooms | 3 |
|---|---|
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 1 |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Hot Water,Natural Gas |
| Uncovered Parking | 2 |
| Garage Parking | 0 |
| Water View | No |
| Unit Level |
| Common Walls | |
|---|---|
| Laundry Features | |
| Lead Paint | Unknown |
| Outdoor Space Available | |
| Living Area Includes Basement | Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished |
| Patio And Porch Features | Deck |
| Parking Features | Paved Drive,Off Street,Tandem,Paved |
| Waterview Features | |
| Flooring | Wood |
Building Information
| Building Name | |
|---|---|
| Units in Building | |
| Pets Allowed | |
| Association Amenities | |
| Pool Features | |
| Waterfront Features | |
| Association Fee Includes | |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| Year Built | 1873 |
|---|---|
| Security Features | |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Spa Features | |
| Structure Type | |
| Water Source | Public |
| Basement | Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished |
| Roof | Shingle |
Additional Details
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Disclosures | All information from source deemed reliable but accuracy not guaranteed. Buyer and buyers agent to perform due diligence. Some photographs are virtually staged. |
| Last Updated | 2025-04-20T07:06:00.000Z |
| Building Area Source | Public Records |
| MLS PIN Page | |
| Parcel Number | 403552 |
| Original List Price | 1480000 |
| Listing Office | gibson sotheby's international realty |
| Tax Annual Amount | 8347 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 1314500 |
| Tax Book Number | 24207 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Year Built Details | Actual |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Zoning | Res |
| Listing Agent | laura palumbo-hanson |
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42 Essex Street, Cambridge MA 02139 – 3 bed 2 bath For Sale – 73360322
$ 1,480,000
Status: Active
42 Essex Street, Cambridge MA 02139, Cambridge, Central Square, Middlesex 02139
Country: US
Property Overview
MLS #: 73360322
Type: Single Family Residence /
Action: Residential
Year Built: 1873 (Actual, Source: Public Records, Effective: )
Living Area: 2,007.00 ft2 (Total: 2007 Square Feet, Source: Public Records)
Lot Size: 0.05 ft2 (Area: 0.05 Acres, SqFt: 2300)
Total Rooms: 10
Condition:
Availability:
Building Name:
Interior Features
Bedrooms: 3 (Main Level: )
Bathrooms: Total: 1.5 (Full: 1, Half: 1, Decimal: 1.5, Main Level: 1)
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
Fireplaces: 0 ()
Flooring: Wood
Laundry:
Window Features: Storm Window(s),Screens
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Accessibility: No
Entry: Level , Location:
Other Equipment:
Construction & Design
Style: Italianate
Materials: Frame
Foundation: Stone (Area: )
Roof: Shingle
Stories: ()
Common Walls:
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Utilities & Green Features
Heating: Hot Water,Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer ()
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Exterior & Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 0
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive,Off Street,Tandem,Paved
Pool:
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Patio/Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Lot Features: Corner Lot,Level
View: City View(s),City (, Waterview Y/N: No)
Waterfront:
Road Frontage: Public ()
Road Surface: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
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Community & Association
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
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Schools: E: Lottery, M: , H: Rindge & Latin
Zoning: Res ()
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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!
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Financial & Lease Information
Tax Annual Amount: 8347 (Year: 2025)
Tax Assessed Value: 1314500
Tax Block/Lot/Book/Map: / 93 / 24207 / 90
Parcel Number: 403552
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Listing & Agent Information
Listing Agent: Laura Palumbo-Hanson (MLS ID: BB901250) / Team: CN203082
Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty (MLS ID: AN2064)
Agent (Property): 57
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Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Contract Date: 2025-04-16
Expiration Date: 1900-01-01
Original List Price: 1480000
Price Per SqFt (List): 737.42
Market Time (Property): 4 (Broker: 4, Prev Broker: 0, Prev Property: 0)
MLS Status: Active
Possession:
Directions: Cardinal Medeiros Street to Essex
Disclosures: All information from source deemed reliable but accuracy not guaranteed. Buyer and buyers agent to perform due diligence. Some photographs are virtually staged., N
Lead Paint: Unknown
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Open House Flag: 1
Listing Alert: No
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Master Book/Page: / (Page: 334)
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System Information
Property ID: 2049669
Modification Timestamp: 2025-04-20T07:06:00.000Z
Bridge Modification Timestamp: 2025-04-20T07:10:06.605Z
Original Entry Timestamp: 2025-04-16T13:47:00.000Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-04-16T13:47:00.000Z
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