A rare offering. Not on market in 53 years. On 1-way tree-lined residential side-street, close to MIT, Harvard, BU, & Central Square shops, restaurants, & Red Line T connecting to MIT, MGH, & Boston. Beautiful & light-filled free-standing stately 1886 Mansard Victorian 6-bedroom, 4-bath. Gracious & large double living room, ample dining room. Eat-in kitchen opens to year-round greenhouse and 170 SF deck. High ceilings, bay windows, generously proportioned rooms, large windows, easy traffic flow. Excellent cross-ventilation. All 6 bedrooms/studies are ample. 4 bedrooms on 2nd floor, 2 on 3rd floor. 3 interior staircases: 2 to 2nd floor, 1 to 3rd floor. Upgraded heating system, 2 HW tanks, large full-footprint basement with good-height ceiling. Fenced irrigated garden. 3rd-floor roof deck. Off-street parking. Rare opportunity: customize a beautiful 2nd-Empire residence at a superb site. Will be delivered vacant May 31, 2024.
Sold for $2,815,000
$2,815,000
19 Cottage St, Cambridge, MA 02139
6beds
3,152sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1886
4,500 Square Feet Lot
$2,783,800 Zestimate®
$893/sqft
$3,310 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,783,800
$2.51M - $3.09M
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Central square shopsLarge windowsBay windowsHigh ceilingsGenerously proportioned roomsGood-height ceilingUpgraded heating system
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Listed by:
The Petrowsky Jones Group 617-504-6330,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Steven Cohen Team
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73205690
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Dining Area, Deck - Exterior, Gas Stove
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Storage, Window Seat
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Bathroom, Study, Entry Hall, Bedroom
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Pine
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Dirt Floor,Concrete,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,152
- Total interior livable area: 3,152 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Deeded, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Greenhouse, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Frontage length: 50.00
Lot
- Size: 4,500 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 405134
- Zoning: C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian,Antique,Second Empire
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
- Roof: Shingle,Slate,Tar/Gravel
Condition
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Cambridgeport
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $893/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,048,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,124
- Date on market: 1/15/2026
- Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier.
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/31/2024 | Sold | $2,815,000+25.1%$893/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73205690 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2024 | Contingent | $2,250,000$714/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73205690 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000$714/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73205690 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,950 +6.8% | $2,039,400 -0.4% |
| 2024 | $12,124 +7.6% | $2,048,000 +6.6% |
| 2023 | $11,264 +5.2% | $1,922,100 +6.3% |
| 2022 | $10,705 +6.3% | $1,808,200 +5% |
| 2021 | $10,071 +5.6% | $1,721,500 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $9,535 +7.4% | $1,658,300 +11% |
| 2019 | $8,876 +6.5% | $1,494,300 +12.8% |
| 2018 | $8,331 -2% | $1,324,500 +1.1% |
| 2017 | $8,501 +8.9% | $1,309,800 +17.3% |
| 2016 | $7,804 +1.6% | $1,116,500 +13.7% |
| 2015 | $7,679 +1.2% | $982,000 +8.5% |
| 2014 | $7,586 +7.8% | $905,300 +11.4% |
| 2013 | $7,035 +3% | $812,300 +0.9% |
| 2012 | $6,827 +3.9% | $805,100 |
| 2011 | $6,570 +3.6% | $805,100 -2% |
| 2010 | $6,344 +1.2% | $821,700 -0.9% |
| 2009 | $6,266 +0.8% | $828,800 -1.9% |
| 2008 | $6,218 -4.1% | $844,800 -2.5% |
| 2007 | $6,483 -1.8% | $866,700 -3.1% |
| 2006 | $6,601 -7.3% | $894,500 -2.3% |
| 2005 | $7,122 +30.2% | $915,400 +27.7% |
| 2004 | $5,469 +17.7% | $716,800 +12% |
| 2003 | $4,646 +5.6% | $640,000 +5% |
| 2002 | $4,401 +18.8% | $609,500 +58.6% |
| 2000 | $3,706 | $384,400 +15% |
| 1999 | -- | $334,300 |
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Neighborhood: Cambridgeport
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