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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.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms4
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom2
  • Lot Features Level
  • Parcel Number M:0123 L:0047,407786

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,329,000
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$8,864

Parking

  • Parking Spaces2
  • Parking Features Off Street

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 Second
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2
  • Bedroom 2 First
  • Bedroom 3 Third
  • Bedroom 4 Third
  • Full Bath2
  • Kitchen First
  • Living Room First
  • Master Bedroom Second

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,150,000
  • MLS Number73584776
  • Modification Date09/30/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • Address42 Howard Street
  • Building Number42
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetHoward Street
  • TownCambridge
  • Zip02139

Building

  • BasementFull, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationStone, Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch - Enclosed
  • Property StyleColonial
  • Rooms8
  • Utilities For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Year Built1894
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.08

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Porch - Enclosed, Fruit Trees
  • Fencing Fenced/Enclosed
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Circuit Breakers
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,834
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 1,834
  • Lot Size Square Feet 3,600
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Highway Access
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedRange, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Other

  • Date Listed09/30/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count2

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Listed by Fayth Cregg of Leading Edge Real Estate

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