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.
Property Details
Price:
$2,295,000
MLS #:
73466252
Status:
Pending
Beds:
6
Baths:
3
Type:
Multi Family
Subtype:
3 Family
Neighborhood:
eastcambridge
Listed Date:
Jan 7, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,780
Total Sq Ft:
3,780
Lot Size:
3,500 sqft / 0.08 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1873
Units:
3
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
3780
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Wall Unit(s), None
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom
Levels
3
Exterior
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University
Lot Features
Other
Open Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Off Street
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Roof
Tar/Gravel
Stories
3
Window Features
Picture Window
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$8,063
Map
Community
- Address78 Otis Street Cambridge MA
- CityCambridge
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02141
Subdivisions in Cambridge
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Multi Family in Cambridge as of Apr 10, 2026
48
Multi Family Listed
79
Avg DOM
718
Avg $ / SqFt
$4,149,248
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 78 Otis Street Cambridge MA is a Multi Family for sale in Cambridge, MA, 02141. It is listed for $2,295,000 To schedule a showing of MLS#73466252 at 78 Otis Street in Cambridge, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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78 Otis Street
Cambridge, MA