78 Otis Street, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141 • East Cambridge
$2,295,000
Est. $12,477/month
6
Beds
3
Baths
3,780
Sq Ft
$607
Price/Sq Ft
0.08
Acres
1873
Year Built
1
Days on Market
Active Open House Listed Jan 7, 2026 • MLS# 73466252 Copied!

About this home

Rare East Cambridge find in excellent location! Three family w/ double wide driveway/yard. Walk to Green and Red Lines, Kendall Sq, MIT, Charles River, and Boston. Owned and occupied by one family for decades, this gem is suitable for owner occupancy, rental, or development. Original period details throughout include wood floors, pocket and french doors, built-in hutches, and high ceilings. First floor unit has foyer, 1 to 2 BR, DR, big updated kitchen with bay window and island, in-unit washer, original pocket doors, and sunroom with its own heating and cooling unit and direct yard access. Second floor is a 2 BR with French doors, LR, DR with built in hutch, eat-in kitchen, and bath. Second and third floor units have similar layouts: third floor also has sweeping views of Cambridge and Boston Skylines. Basement houses separate utilities with updated boilers, hot water heaters, and electrical panels. Come view this unique opportunity to own a piece of East Cambridge.

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1873
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
3,780 sq ft
Total Rooms
16
Stories
3
Levels
3

Open House Schedule

11
Jan
Sunday, January 11
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family
Year Built 1873
Living Area 3,780 sq ft
Lot Size 0.08 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 16

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Wall Unit(s), None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom With Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Tar/gravel
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $8,063
Assessed Value $1,719,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features: Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom
Windows: Picture Window
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1873
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Tar/Gravel
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), None
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

East Cambridge

78 Otis Street, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

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Nearby Schools

School District
Cambridge School District local
🎓 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.0 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
1.5 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
St. Peter Elementary School
2.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
2.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
3.0 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.
3.4 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
4.0 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
King Open School
0.5 mi | #500 of 824 | Score: 44.7
Dropped 179 spots from last year
-13.5 below state avg
391 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
2.0 mi
Grades 01-06
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.3 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.5 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.7 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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.8 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
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.3 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
NuVu Innovation School
1.1 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
1.3 mi
Grades 07-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Jan 7, 2026
$2,295,000
Original listing

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 7, 2026 New Listing Added $2,295,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
1 days
Price per Sq Ft
$607

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $8,063 $1,719,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,063
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,719,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Thalia C. Tringo
Listing Office Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc.
Agent MLS ID BB802121
Office MLS ID AC1102
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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