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20a Cottage Street

Cambridge, MA 02139

4 beds
2 baths
2,008 sqft
2,535 sqft lot
$931 per sqft
1873 build
– on site

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This 1875 stable-turned-single-family-home is hidden in plain sight, set back from one of Cambridgeport's prettiest streets. The gorgeous open-plan kitchen/dining area is a natural gathering space for both entertaining and cooking, with ample seating, large work surfaces, abundant custom cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The large, light-filled space is anchored by a dramatic double-height wall of windows. The flexible floor plan is currently configured with 4 beds, plus a first-floor playroom and an open and airy second-floor family room, and the many distinct spaces throughout the home offer wonderful flexibility for time spent both together and alone. A private garden with mature plantings borders the path to Cottage Street, and outdoor seating areas for al fresco dining and firepit hangouts maximize the utility of the space. Here you can live a true urban lifestyle, within easy reach of Central Square and Red Line T, Harvard, MIT, HBS and the Longwood Medical Area.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 24, 2023 •

MLS# 72923580 —

The Building

Year Built:

1873
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Contemporary
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Area:

744
Foundation Details:

Stone
Window Features:

Insulated Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Accessibility Features:

No
Building Area Total:

2008
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Measured

Interior

Rooms Total:

8
Interior Features:

Recessed Lighting
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Level:

First
Family Room Features:

Closet
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

false
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2008
Living Room Area:

182
Living Room Length:

14
Living Room Width:

13
Kitchen Area:

156
Kitchen Length:

13
Kitchen Width:

12
Dining Room Area:

130
Dining Room Length:

13
Dining Room Width:

10
Family Room Area:

154
Family Room Length:

14
Family Room Width:

11
Bedroom 2 Area:

143
Bedroom 3 Area:

154
Bedroom 2 Length:

13
Bedroom 2 Width:

11
Bedroom 3 Length:

14
Bedroom 3 Width:

11
Bedroom 4 Area:

132
Bedroom 4 Length:

12
Bedroom 4 Width:

11
Master Bedroom Area:

169
Master Bedroom Length:

13
Master Bedroom Width:

13
Bathroom 1 Area:

36
Bathroom 1 Length:

6
Bathroom 1 Width:

6
Bathroom 2 Area:

42
Bathroom 2 Length:

7
Bathroom 2 Width:

6

Location

Directions:

Pearl Street to Cottage Street.
Latitude:

42.36269
Longitude:

-71.106564

The Property

Parcel Number:

3323007
Property Type:

Residential
Property Sub Type:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Easements
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.06
Lot Size Square Feet:

2535
Lot Size Acres:

0.06
Zoning:

C
Frontage Length:

10.00
Fencing:

Fenced/Enclosed
Water view:

No
Exclusions:

Fridge In Loft, Bird Bath And Live Edge Wood Plank In Front Of House.
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Lot:

109
Tax Map Number:

103
Tax Book Number:

71007
Tax Annual Amount:

6927.67
Tax Assessed Value:

1582100

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Closet
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet
Bedroom 3 Level:

Third
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet
Bedroom 4 Level:

Third
Bedroom 4 Features:

Closet

Baths

Bathrooms Total:

2
Bathrooms Total:

2
Bathrooms Full:

2
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Master Bathroom Features:

No

The Listing

Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.5
Compensation Based on:

Net Sale Price
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public
Green Energy Efficient:

Thermostat

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Countertop Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer

Schools

Elementary School:

Lottery
Middle Or Junior School:

Lottery
High School:

Crls

The Community

Community Features:

Public Transportation
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Features:

On Street
Open Parking:

true

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Utility Costs

$313/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
1/12/22 Jan 12, 2022	Sold	MLSPIN	$1,870,000	398.7% (16.3% / YR)
8/18/97 Aug 18, 1997		MLSPIN	$375,000

House Sold on 1/12/2022

$1,870,000

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20a Cottage Street

Cambridge, MA 02139