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42 Essex Street

42 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

$1,710,000
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!

3
beds

2
baths

2,007 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

2,300 Sq.Ft. lot

Jessica Quirk

Jessica Quirk

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms3
  • Total bathrooms2
  • full bathroom1
  • half bathroom1
  • Flooring Wood
  • APPLIANCES Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • other interior Features Walk-up Attic

Area & Lot

  • Status Sold
  • Date Sold May 23, 2025
  • Living Area2,007 Sq.Ft.
  • Total Area2,007 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area2,300 Sq.Ft.
  • MLS® ID73360322
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1873
  • Architecture StylesItalianate
  • View DescriptionCity View(s), City
  • Elementary SchoolLottery
  • High SchoolRindge & Latin

Exterior

  • water SourcePublic
  • roofShingle
  • lot featuresCorner Lot, Level
  • parkingPaved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
  • HEAT TYPEHot Water, Natural Gas
  • AIR CONDITIONINGNone
  • sewerPublic Sewer
  • SubstructureStone
  • Disability FeaturesNo
  • other exterior FeaturesDeck, Rain Gutters, Screens, City View(s), Garden

Financial

  • Sales Price$1,710,000
  • Real Estate Tax $8,347/yr
  • Zoning Res

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Staying ahead of the competition in real estate means doing your homework. The Quirk Group takes pride in knowing the Boston market inside and out. We know the location and the history. We know what new developments are planned and what businesses are opening. We know the transportation and the schools. We know everything about the area because we have to; we live here too.
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Contact Details

THE QUIRK GROUP

Phone

(617) 304-7031

Email

[email protected]

Address

399 BOYLSTON ST STE 200 BOSTON MA 02116

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