42 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

$1,480,000 - Central Square

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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!

— MLSPIN #: 73360322

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42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
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42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
42 Essex Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
List Price:$1,480,000
Status:New
MLS ID:73360322
Town:Cambridge
Neighborhood:Central Square
County:Middlesex
Subdivision:Central Square
Zip:02139
Property Type:Residential
Property Sub Type:Single Family Residence
Bedrooms:3
Full Baths:1
Half Baths:1
Living Area:2,007 sqft
Acres:0.05
Taxes:8,347
Appliances:Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Cooling:None
Flooring:Wood
Heating:Hot Water, Natural Gas
Lot Features:Corner Lot, Level
Parking Features:Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Status:Active
Water Source:Public
Year Built:1873
Accessibility Features:No
Roof:Shingle
Window Features:Storm Window(s), Screens
Directions:Cardinal Medeiros Street to Essex
Foundation Details:Stone
Construction Materials:Frame
Listing Contract Date:2025-04-16
Heating?:Yes
Lot Size Area:0.05
Lot Size Square Feet:2,300
Rooms Total:10
Architectural Style:Italianate
Bathrooms Total Integer:2
Basement:true
Basement:Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Building Area Source:Public Records
Building Area Total:2,007
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
Door Features:Storm Door(s)
Exterior Features:Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, City View(s), Garden
Interior Features:Walk-up Attic
Living Area Units:Square Feet
Lot Size Units:Acres
Open Parking?:Yes
Parcel Number:403552
Patio And Porch Features:Deck
Road Frontage Type:Public
Road Surface Type:Paved
Sewer:Public Sewer
Zoning:Res
Elementary School:Lottery
High School:Rindge & Latin
View:City View(s), City
Year Built Source:Public Records
Disclosures:All information from source deemed reliable but accuracy not guaranteed. Buyer and buyers agent to perform due diligence. Some photographs are virtually staged.
Farm Land Area Units:Square Feet
Listing Agreement:Exclusive Right To Sell
Color:gray
Disclosure:No
Dpr Flag:No
Heat Zones:1
Lead Paint:Unknown
Listing Alert:No
List Price Per Sqft:$737.42
Page:334
Price Per Sqft:$737.42
Square Feet Incl Base:No
Uffi:Unknown
Year Round:Yes
Main Level Bathrooms:1
Original List Price:$1,480,000
Parking Total:2
Road Responsibility:Public Maintained Road
Room Bathroom1 Area:27.54
Room Bathroom1 Features:Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl, Wainscoting
Room Bathroom1 Length:5.1
Room Bathroom1 Level:Main, First
Room Bathroom1 Width:5.4
Room Bathroom2 Area:71.44
Room Bathroom2 Features:Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Low Flow Toilet, Remodeled, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Beadboard, Pedestal Sink
Room Bathroom2 Length:7.6
Room Bathroom2 Level:Second
Room Bathroom2 Width:9.4
Room Bedroom2 Area:152.712
Room Bedroom2 Features:Closet, Flooring - Wood
Room Bedroom2 Length:12.12
Room Bedroom2 Level:Second
Room Bedroom2 Width:12.6
Room Bedroom3 Area:208.81
Room Bedroom3 Features:Flooring - Vinyl
Room Bedroom3 Length:15.7
Room Bedroom3 Level:Second
Room Bedroom3 Width:13.3
Room Bedroom4 Area:148.8
Room Bedroom4 Features:Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
Room Bedroom4 Length:12.4
Room Bedroom4 Level:Third
Room Bedroom4 Width:12
Room Bedroom5 Area:157.48
Room Bedroom5 Features:Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
Room Bedroom5 Length:12.4
Room Bedroom5 Level:Third
Room Bedroom5 Width:12.7
Room Dining Room Area:$219.62
Room Dining Room Features:Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Chair Rail, Decorative Molding
Room Dining Room Length:13.9
Room Dining Room Level:Main, First
Room Dining Room Width:15.8
Room Kitchen Area:238.64
Room Kitchen Features:Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Balcony / Deck, Pantry, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
Room Kitchen Length:15.2
Room Kitchen Level:Main, First
Room Kitchen Width:15.7
Room Living Room Area:204.49
Room Living Room Features:Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Decorative Molding
Room Living Room Length:14.3
Room Living Room Level:Main, First
Room Living Room Width:14.3
Room Master Bedroom Area:187.33
Room Master Bedroom Features:Closet, Flooring - Wood
Room Master Bedroom Length:14.3
Room Master Bedroom Level:Second
Room Master Bedroom Width:13.1
Tax Assessed Value:$1,314,500
Tax Year:2025
View?:Yes
Year Built Details:Actual
Waterview Flag:No

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Property Last Updated: April 18, 2025 09:41 AM

Listing Courtesy of: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Laura Palumbo-Hanson
617-413-5537