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42 Essex Street, 
Cambridge, MA 02139

$1,710,000

3

Beds

2

Baths

2,007

Sq Ft

Single Family

Sold

Listed by

Laura Palumbo-Hanson

, 

Dawn Felicani

Gibson Sotheby'S International Realty

6179459161

MLS#

73360322

Source:

MLSPIN

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About This Home

42 Essex Street

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!

Home Facts

Single Family

2 Baths

3 Bedrooms

Built in 1873

Price Summary

1,480,000

$737 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

73360322

Sold:

May 23, 2025

Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

2

Full Bathrooms:

1

Interior

Living Area:

2,007 Sq. Ft.

Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Italianate

Building Area:

2,007 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1873

Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

2,300

Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$1,480,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$737 per Sq. Ft.

Source:MLSPIN
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