Under Agreement
42 Howard St, Cambridge, MA
Cambridge · MA 02139
- $1,150,000
- Price
- 4
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1834
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1894
Lot size:
3,600 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot:
$627 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
No Parking
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Electric, AC
About this home
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. (Also listed as a multi-family, MLS #73584775)
Neighborhood & Transit
42 Howard St, Cambridge · MA 02139
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
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Central Red 0.33 mi
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 35 days
- Listing Price:
- $1,150,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $627
- Tax Assessment:
- $1,329,000 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $739 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Living Area
- 1,834 Sq.Ft
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Kitchen Island, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 8
- Above grade area
- 1834
- Flooring
- Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Unit Control
- Heating Zone
- 2
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Cooling Zones
- 1
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Circuit Breakers
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 3,600 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Fenced/Enclosed, Level
- Exterior Features
- Fruit Trees, Porch - Enclosed
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 0 Parking Spaces
- Off Street Parking
- None, Off-Street
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Unknown
- Siding
- Aluminum, Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Room details
- Living room level
- First Floor
- Living room features
- Fireplace, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Bedroom 2 level
- First Floor
- Bedroom 3 level
- Third Floor
- Bedroom 4 level
- Third Floor
- Bathroom 1 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Fayth Cregg
- Listing office
- Leading Edge Real Estate
- MLS PIN #
- 73584776
- Disclosure
- 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.