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About this property
Rarely available: a spacious 3-family with over 3,900 sq ft of living space in a prime Cambridge location. Set on a quiet, one-way, tree-lined street just steps from Central Square and a mile to both Kendall and Harvard Squares. Each of the three 3-bed/1-bath units offers over 1,300 sq ft and a private porch, with a bonus office in the 2nd and 3rd-floor units. Big-ticket recent updates include a new flat roof (2025), boiler (2024), and hot water heater (2023), all still under warranty. The top-floor owner's unit features central AC, a renovated kitchen, and owned solar panels. A detached garage with electricity and EV charging sits directly behind the house and the generously sized basement offers ample storage plus laundry. Close to HMart, Whole Foods, Target, many restaurants, MIT, Harvard University, the Red Line, and all that Cambridge has to offer. Delivered fully vacant, an excellent opportunity for buy-and-hold investors, owner-occupants, or developers!
Property details
| Units | 3 |
| Living area | 3,915 sqft |
| Lot size | 2,240 sqft |
| Year built | 1888 |
| Price / sqft | $600 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73581886 |
Listing status
| Days on market | 0 days |
| Listed on | September 23, 2026 |
Taxes & financials
| Annual property tax | $9,835 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $1,944,700 |
| Zoning | B |
| Gross income (actual) | $52,800/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $52,800/yr |
| Total actual rent | $4,400/mo |
Building & lot
| Stories | 3 |
| Total rooms | 17 |
| Lot size | 0.05 acres |
| Garage spaces | 1 |
| Parking spaces | 1 |
| Parking | Off Street, Deeded |
| Basement | Unfinished |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Roof | Shingle, Rubber |
| Flooring | Wood |
Utilities & systems
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
Location
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Questions & answers
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How many units does 32 Essex St, Cambridge MA 02139 have?
It is a 3-unit multi-family property with 3,915 sqft of living area, built in 1888.
How long has 32 Essex St, Cambridge MA 02139 been on the market?
32 Essex St, Cambridge MA 02139 has been listed for 0 days (since September 23, 2026).
What is the price per unit?
At a list price of $2,348,000 across 3 units, that works out to roughly $782,667 per unit.
What are the property taxes on 32 Essex St, Cambridge MA 02139?
Annual property taxes are $9,835 (2026), on an assessed value of $1,944,700.
What is the price per square foot?
At $2,348,000 for 3,915 sqft, that's about $600 per square foot.
Is there parking?
1 garage space and 1 total parking space (off street, deeded).
Where is this property located?
32 Essex St, Cambridge MA 02139 is in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA 02139.
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