For Sale
27 Hollis St, Cambridge, MA
Cambridge · MA 02140
- $2,300,000
- Price
- 3
- Beds
- 1.5
- Baths
- 1560
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1872
Lot size:
5,010 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot:
$1,474 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
1 Off Street Space
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Electric, Window AC
About this home
**Attention Developers and Owner-Occupants! **An exceptional opportunity to preserve, personalize, or reimagine a piece of Cambridge.** Dating to the early 1870s and held by only two owners in approximately 150 years, 27 Hollis Street is a remarkably preserved North Cambridge single-family residence offering original architectural character and an unusually generous 5,010 square-foot lot. Whether you're an owner-occupant looking to renovate and personalize a historic home or a developer seeking to explore expansion or redevelopment possibilities, this property presents a compelling opportunity. Step through the front foyer and appreciate the home's original craftsmanship, including a beautiful curved staircase and railing, high ceilings, maple hardwood floors throughout, and a striking handcrafted built-in dining room cabinet. Outside, the expansive and exceptionally private grounds offer a peaceful retreat rarely found in Cambridge. A brick patio provides an inviting setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while mature trees and established perennial gardens create a lush, picturesque setting throughout the seasons.Situated on a tree-lined North Cambridge street with convenient access to public transportation, parks, shops, restaurants, and the amenities of Cambridge and Somerville, the property combines historic charm, substantial outdoor space, and exciting possibilities for its next chapter. A preliminary zoning study outlining potential development opportunities is available for review. Buyers and developers to conduct their own due diligence regarding zoning, permitting, and feasibility.
Neighborhood & Transit
27 Hollis St, Cambridge · MA 02140
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
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Davis Red 0.39 mi
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 0 days
- Listing Price:
- $2,300,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $1,474
- Tax Assessment:
- $1,247,500 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $693 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Bathrooms
- 1
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 1,560 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Square footage is approximate; buyers/buyer's agents to perform their own due diligence.
- Kitchen
- Range, Refrigerator
- Primary Bedroom
- Unknown
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 6
- Above grade area
- 1560
- Flooring
- Unknown
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Electric Baseboard, Steam, Unit Control
- Heating Zone
- 0
- Cooling
- Window AC
- Cooling Zones
- 0
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Circuit Breakers
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 5,010 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Level
- Exterior Features
- Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Fenced Yard
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 0 Parking Spaces
- Off Street Parking
- 1 Parking Space, Off-Street, On Street Permit, Stone/Gravel
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Clapboard, Wood
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Gabrielle Russo
- Listing office
- Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
- MLS PIN #
- 73598585
- Disclosure
- Property is being offered in as-is condition. Buyers are encouraged to perform their own due diligence.
- Disclosure
- Square footage is approximate; buyers/buyer's agents to perform their own due diligence.