42 Essex Street

Cambridge, MA 02139
Asking $1,480,000
NEW LISTING
Single Family
3
1 Full, 1 Half
SQ  FT
2,007

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 sunsoaked home features vintage deep-moldings, nine-foot ceilings, and quarter-sawn oak flooring. The spacious layout spans three levels, offering over 2,000 square feet 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 heated 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!

Interior

  • Size: 2,007 Sq. Ft.
  • Levels: 3
  • Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1 Full, 1 Half
  • Basement: Full Unfinished, Walk Out, Interior & Exterior Access, Concrete Floor

Exterior

  • Lot: 2,300 Sq. Ft.
  • Material: Clapboard
  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Foundation: Fieldstone
  • Outdoor: Yard with flagstone & brick patios flanked by flower beds, Deck 
  • Parking: Paved 2 car driveway

Systems

 

  • Heat:  Hot Water by Gas - State of the Art 5 Years Old Radiators
  • Hot Water: Tank by gas
  • Electric: 100 Amps Circuit Breakers
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range,  Washer, Dryer
  • Laundry: 2nd floor bedroom Washer & Dryer
  • Energy Features: Storm Windows, Storm Doors
  • Lead Paint: Unknown

 

Other

  • Year Built: 1873
  • FY-25 Taxes: $8,347
  • Assessment: $1,314,500

Disclosure

Some photographs have been virtual staged