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78 Otis Street

East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA 02141
$2,200,000
6 Beds
3 Baths
3,780 Living Area
  • Property Description
    Rare East Cambridge find in excellent location! Three family w/ double wide driveway/yard. Walk to Green and Red Lines, Kendall Sq, MIT, Charles River, and Boston. Owned and occupied by one family for decades, this gem is suitable for owner occupancy, rental, or development. Original period details throughout include wood floors, pocket and french doors, built-in hutches, and high ceilings. First floor unit has foyer, 1 to 2 BR, DR, big updated kitchen with bay window and island, in-unit washer, original pocket doors, and sunroom with its own heating and cooling unit and direct yard access. Second floor is a 2 BR with French doors, LR, DR with built in hutch, eat-in kitchen, and bath. Second and third floor units have similar layouts: third floor also has sweeping views of Cambridge and Boston Skylines. Basement houses separate utilities with updated boilers, hot water heaters, and electrical panels. Come view this unique opportunity to own a piece of East Cambridge.
  • Highlights
    • Area: East Cambridge
    • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
    • Parking Spots: 4
    • Property Type: 3 Family
    • Total Rooms: 16
    • Status: Closed
    • Cooling: Wall Unit(s), None
    • Levels: 3
    • Property Class: Residential Income
    • Stories: 3
    • Year Built: 1873
  • Additional Details
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
    • Interior Features: Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom
    • Roof: Tar/Gravel
    • Total Number of Units: 3
    • Year Built Source: Public Records
    • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
    • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
    • Lot Features: Other
    • SqFt Source: Public Record
    • Year Built Details: Approximate
    • Zoning: C-1
  • Amenities
    • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University
    • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
    • Water Source: Public
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Fees / Taxes
    • Assessed Value: $1,719,000
    • Taxes: $8,062
    • Tax Year: 2026

Location

78 Otis Street, Cambridge, MA 02141

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