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**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.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms3
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom2
  • Lot Features Level
  • Parcel Number M:0196 L:0028,414028

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,247,500
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$8,321

Parking

  • Parking Spaces1
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Off Street, On Street, Stone/Gravel

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 1.5
  • Full Bath1
  • Half Baths1

Basic Information

  • List Price$2,300,000
  • MLS Number73598585
  • Modification Date11/04/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • Address27 Hollis Street
  • Building Number27
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetHollis Street
  • TownCambridge
  • Zip02140

Building

  • BasementFull, Walk-Out Access, Unfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FoundationBrick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Property StyleVictorian, Other (See Remarks)
  • Rooms6
  • Utilities For Electric Range
  • Year Built1872
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.12

Interior

  • Interior Features Walk-up Attic

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Fenced Yard
  • Fencing Fenced
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Circuit Breakers
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,560
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 1,560
  • Lot Size Square Feet 5,010
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Conservation Area
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Laundromat
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator

Other

  • Date Listed11/04/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count2

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Listed by Gabrielle Russo of Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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