42 Essex Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
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$1,480,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
2007 SQFT
0.05 Acre
HOA: N/A

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!

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Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Golf Course
  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Laundromat
  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • T-Station
  • University

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15'2"X15'8"
  • Balcony / Deck, Bathroom - Half, Deck - Exterior, Dining Area, Exterior Access, Flooring - Vinyl, Pantry, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13'11"X15'10"
  • Dining Room Features: Chair Rail, Decorative Molding, Flooring - Wood, French Doors

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths 1
  • Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 5'1"X5'5"
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Vinyl, Wainscoting
  • Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 7'7"X9'5"
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Beadboard, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead, Low Flow Toilet, Pedestal Sink, Remodeled, Wainscoting

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14'4"X13'1"
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12'1"X12'7"
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 15'8"X13'4"
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14'4"X14'4"
  • Living Room Features: Decorative Molding, Flooring - Wood, French Doors
  • Laundry Room Features: Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access, Unfinished Basement, Walk Out

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat, Gas, Hot Air Gravity, Hot Water Radiators, Steam, Unit Control
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Individual, None
  • Energy Features: Storm Doors, Storm Windows
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: 1-10 Spaces, Detached, Off-Street, Paved Driveway, Tandem
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 2007
  • Accessability Features: No

Construction

  • Year Built: 1873
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Italianate
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Aluminum, Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: City View(s), Corner, Level
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Deck, Garden Area, Gutters, Screens
  • Road Type: Paved, Public, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73360322
  • Last Updated: 04/18/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
04/16/2025New$1,480,000$737MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Laura Palumbo-Hanson, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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