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Rare East Cambridge find in excellent location! Three family w/ double wide driveway/yard. Walk to Green and Red Lines, Kendall Sq, MIT, Charles River, and Boston. Owned and occupied by one family for decades, this gem is suitable for owner occupancy, rental, or development. Original period details throughout include wood floors, pocket and french doors, built-in hutches, and high ceilings. First floor unit has foyer, 1 to 2 BR, DR, big updated kitchen with bay window and island, in-unit washer, original pocket doors, and sunroom with its own heating and cooling unit and direct yard access. Second floor is a 2 BR with French doors, LR, DR with built in hutch, eat-in kitchen, and bath. Second and third floor units have similar layouts: third floor also has sweeping views of Cambridge and Boston Skylines. Basement houses separate utilities with updated boilers, hot water heaters, and electrical panels. Come view this unique opportunity to own a piece of East Cambridge.

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Basic Information

  • Contingency Pending P&S
  • Lot Features Other
  • Mls StatusUnder Agreement
  • Parcel Number M:00024 L:00073,400419

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,719,000
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$8,062

Parking

  • Parking Features Off Street
  • Parking Spaces4

Rooms

  • Bathroom3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 3
  • Bedrooms6
  • Full Bath3

Basic Information

  • List Price$2,295,000
  • MLS Number73466252
  • Modification Date05/29/2026
  • Property SubType3 Family
  • Purchase Contract Date02/01/2026
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • Address78 Otis Street
  • Building Number78
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • NeighborhoodEast Cambridge
  • StateMA
  • StreetOtis Street
  • SubdivisionEast Cambridge
  • TownCambridge
  • Zip02141

Building

  • BasementFull, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FoundationStone, Brick/Mortar
  • Levels 3
  • Rooms16
  • Stories3
  • Units3
  • Window Features Picture Window
  • Year Built1873
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.08

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Features
    • Bathroom with Shower Stall
    • Dining Room
    • Kitchen
    • Living Room
    • Sunroom
    • Upgraded Cabinets
    • Upgraded Countertops

Exterior

  • RoofTar/Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 3,780
  • Lot Size Square Feet 3,500
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Square Feet3,780

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Highway Access
    • Park
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedRange, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Other AmenitiesBasement

Legal

  • ZoningC-1

Other

  • Date Listed01/07/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count4

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Listed by Thalia C. Tringo of Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate,Inc.

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