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$1,710,000
3
Beds
1/1
Bath
2,007
Living Area
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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!
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Highlights
- Area: Central Square
- Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Italianate
- Year Built: 1873
- Has View: Yes
- Parking Spots: 2
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 10
- Status: Closed
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Construction: Frame
- Flooring: Wood
- Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- SqFt Source: Public Record
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Zoning: Res
- Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
- Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, City View(s), Garden
- Foundation: Stone
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
- Roof: Shingle
- View: City View(s), City
- Year Built Source: Public Records
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Amenities
- 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
- Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
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Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $1,314,500
- Taxes: $8,347
- Tax Year: 2025
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