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$1,150,000
1 Day On Site

42 Howard St
Cambridge, MA 02139

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,834
SqFt
$627
/SqFt
1894
Built
County:
Middlesex

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Available for the first time in nearly 50 years, 42 Howard St presents a unique opportunity to create the perfect Cambridge home for the imaginative buyer. What is currently a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom multifamily could be transformed into a comfortable 4+ bedroom single family by removing the second-floor kitchen and renovating the rest to your liking. In its current form, this house features well-proportioned bedrooms, spacious kitchens with islands, high ceilings, laundry hookups on the first and second floor, and the cherry on top: parking AND a large backyard. Now it's just waiting for the right person to bring it back to life. Centrally located near Harvard University, Harvard Business School, MIT, and Boston University. Surrounded by top notch restaurants and a vibrant arts and culture scene, plus Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and other daily conveniences. Less than a 1/2 mile in either direction via Western Ave are the Central Square T station and Charles River green spaces and parks. Unbeatable location and value for the savvy homebuyer! Ask about possible 203k loan options to help you create your ideal space and build instant equity.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,150,000
Days On Site 
1 Day
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,834 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.08 Acres
Year Built 
1894
MLS® Number 
73584776
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$8,864
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
10 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
yesterdayListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.08
Disclosures 
Buyers should perform their own due diligence to verify information. Community center on Howard St distributes food Tues-Fri 1-3pm; street is busy during those times. Old water stains in 2nd floor closet due to AC leak. AC on 2nd & 3rd floor only; not functional and in need of replacement.
Foundation 
StoneBrick/Mortar
Parking 
Off Street
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
1834
SqFt Total 
1834
Style 
Colonial
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
C-1
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Basement 
FullInterior EntryConcreteUnfinished
Cooling 
Central Air
Electric 
Circuit Breakers
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living Room
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
WoodTileCarpet
Heating 
Natural GasForced AirBaseboardZoned
Interior 
Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry Features 
Electric Dryer HookupWasher Hookup
Bathroom 1 
Level - First
Bathroom 2 
Level - Second
Bedroom 2 
Level - First
Bedroom 3 
Level - Third
Bedroom 4 
Level - Third
Kitchen 
Level - First
Living Room 
Level - First
Master Bedroom 
Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Lot Features 
Level
Patio And Porch 
PorchEnclosed
Roof 
Shingle
Community Features
Community Features 
Park
Listing courtesy of Fayth Cregg of Leading Edge Real Estate



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