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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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,150,000
MLS #:
73584775
Status:
Pending
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Type:
Multi Family
Listed Date:
Sep 30, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,834
Total Sq Ft:
1,834
Lot Size:
3,600 sqft / 0.08 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1894
Units:
2
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1834
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
None, Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Walk-In Closet(s), Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Levels
3
Exterior
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Exterior Features
Fruit Trees
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Lot Features
Level
Open Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Off Street
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
Enclosed
Roof
Shingle
Stories
3
Window Features
Skylight(s)
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$8,864
Map
Community
- Address42 Howard St Cambridge MA
- CityCambridge
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02139
Subdivisions in Cambridge
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Multi Family in Cambridge as of Oct 17, 2026
53
Multi Family Listed
104
Avg DOM
724
Avg $ / SqFt
$3,671,051
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 42 Howard St Cambridge MA is a Multi Family for sale in Cambridge, MA, 02139. It is listed for $1,150,000 To schedule a showing of MLS#73584775 at 42 Howard St in Cambridge, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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42 Howard St
Cambridge, MA
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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,150,000
MLS #:
73584776
Status:
Pending
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Multi Family
Listed Date:
Sep 30, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,834
Total Sq Ft:
1,834
Lot Size:
3,600 sqft / 0.08 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1894
See this Listing
Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1834
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
None, Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Walk-In Closet(s), Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Levels
3
Exterior
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Exterior Features
Fruit Trees
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Lot Features
Level
Open Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Off Street
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
Enclosed
Roof
Shingle
Stories
3
Window Features
Skylight(s)
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$8,864
Map
Community
- Address42 Howard St Cambridge MA
- CityCambridge
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02139
Subdivisions in Cambridge
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Cambridge as of Oct 17, 2026
53
Single Family Listed
104
Avg DOM
724
Avg $ / SqFt
$3,671,051
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 42 Howard St Cambridge MA is a Single Family for sale in Cambridge, MA, 02139. It is listed for $1,150,000 and features 4 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,834 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1894. The current price per square foot is $627. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Cambridge is $724. The average listing price for Single Family in Cambridge is $3,671,051. To schedule a showing of MLS#73584776 at 42 Howard St in Cambridge, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
