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Multi family home for sale at 42 Howard St, Cambridge, MA 02139 | MLS# 73584775 | Listing updated on 2026-10-04
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$1,150,000

Monthly Est:$5,724

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    2 Baths
  • Beds Icon1,834sqft

42 Howard St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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  • Multi Family

  • Built in 1894

  • $-- HOA

  • 0.08 acre lot

  • $627/sq.ft

Description

Available for the first time in nearly 50 years, 42 Howard St is your opportunity to create a solid investment or your dream Cambridge home. Featuring well-proportioned bedrooms, spacious kitchens with islands, high ceilings, laundry hookups in each unit, and the cherry on top: parking AND a large backyard. Maybe you'll occupy the 3-bedroom unit spanning the second and third floors while collecting a steady rental income from the 1-bedroom apartment below you, or perhaps you think this would make a really comfortable 4-bedroom single family. Either way, this home is 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.

  • Houzeo last checked: 12 hours ago
  • Listing updated: October 4, 2026 at 8:05 am
  • Listing Provided by: Fayth Cregg (617) 803-0923 | Leading Edge Real Estate (617) 497-4400
  • Source: MLS Property Information Network-MA | MLS#: 73584775 MLS Property Information Network-MA

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Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Multi Family

  • No. of Stories

    3

  • County

    Middlesex County

  • City

    Cambridge

  • Neighborhood

    Riverside

  • Year Built

    1894

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,834 sqft

  • Lot Size

    0.08 acre lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    MLS Property Information Network

  • MLS Number

    73584775

  • MLS Status

    Active

  • Days on Market

    3

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Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 4

    Bathrooms: 2

Interior

  • Heating

    Baseboard, Natural Gas, Forced Air

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Interior Features

    Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Stone/granite/solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Walk In Closet(s), Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room

  • Flooring

    Wood, Tile, Carpet

  • Window Features

    Skylight(s)

  • Cooling

    None, Central Air

  • Exterior Features

    Fruit Trees

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1894

  • Home type

    Multi Family

  • Foundation Details

    Stone, Brick/mortar

  • Roof

    Shingle

Utilities & Energy

  • Utilities

    For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

  • Electric

    Circuit Breakers

  • Basement

    Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished

  • Parking Features

    Off Street

  • Laundry Features

    Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

  • Fireplace Features

    Gas

  • Water Source

    Public

Other Features

  • Community Features

    Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T Station, University

  • Disclosures

    Buyers Should Perform Their Own Due Diligence To Verify Information. Main Foyer Was Modified To Remove Separation Between The Two Units. 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.

  • Lot Features

    Level

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Enclosed

Price History

DateEventPrice

09/30/2026

Source: mls_logoMLS Property Information Network-MA #73584776

Listed for Sale

$1,150,000

$627/sqft

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