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39 Cottage St., Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Cambridgeport
$1,200,000
Est. $6,636/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,272
Sq Ft
$943
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1854
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
9
Days on Market
Pending Listed Mar 5, 2026 • MLS# 73482840 Copied!

About this home

Great location! Attached single family in Cambridgeport. Large yard, off street parking, and decorative fireplace. Southern and eastern exposures. Owned by same family for more than 60 years. Property needs complete renovation. Taxes include residential exemption.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1854
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,272 sq ft
Total Rooms
4

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1854
Living Area 1,272 sq ft
Lot Size 0.06 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Greek Revival
Roof Shingle

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,421
Assessed Value $1,156,600

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Greek Revival
Year Built: 1854
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:

Location

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Neighborhood

Cambridgeport

39 Cottage St., Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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Nearby Schools

School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
↓ 4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
A
Amigos School
< 0.1 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.4 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
St. Peter Elementary School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.3 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
3.0 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.4 mi | #22 of 824 | Score: 64.5
Improved 21 spots from last year
+6.3 above state avg
340 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.2 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.4 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.0 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.1 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.2 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.3 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.2 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
Mar 5, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
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Listed for Sale
Mar 5, 2026
$1,200,000
Original listing
Agent: Carole Talley Office: Charlesbank Real Estate
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Pending Sale
Mar 5, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 5, 2026 Status: Active under contract $0 —
Mar 5, 2026 New Listing Added $1,200,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
9 days
Price per Sq Ft
$943

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $4,421 $1,156,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,421
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,156,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Carole Talley
Listing Office Charlesbank Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB902269
Office MLS ID BB2340
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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