42 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 - Photo 1

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$1,710,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
2,007 Sq. Ft.
0.05 Acres

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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!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 42 Essex St

General

Sold For: $1,710,000
Taxes: $8,347 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
MLS ID: 73360322
Added to Site: 280 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom 1: 5.10 x 5.40, Main, First
Bathroom 2: 7.60 x 9.40, Second

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Primary Bedroom: 14.30 x 13.10, Second
Bedroom 2: 12.12 x 12.60, Second
Bedroom 3: 15.70 x 13.30, Second
Bedroom 4: 12.40 x 12.00, Third

Other Rooms

Living Room: 14.30 x 14.30, Main, First
Kitchen: 15.20 x 15.70, Main, First
Dining Room: 13.90 x 15.80, Main, First

Parking

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Location

County: Middlesex

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Italianate
Basement: Yes
Square Feet: 2,007
Year Built: 1873

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.05

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $8,347
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Rstr.: All information from source deemed reliable but accuracy not guaranteed. Buyer and buyers agent to perform due diligence. Some photographs are virtually staged.
Property ID: 403552

Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Laura Palumbo-Hanson and Dawn Felicani

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School District:Cambridge School District

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Price & Sales History for 42 Essex St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/23/2025

Sold

$1,710,000

15.54%

MLS

4/16/2025

Listed

$1,480,000

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MLS

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42 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 (MLS# 73360322) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,710,000 on May 23, 2025. Want to learn more about 42 Essex Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Cambridge? You can browse all Cambridge real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

42 Essex St Cambridge, MA 02139