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.

  • 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.