Sold for $1,000,000

$1,000,000

39 Cottage St, Cambridge, MA 02139

2beds

1,272sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1854

2,465 Square Feet Lot

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$786/sqft

$4,538 Estimated rent

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What's special

Decorative fireplaceLarge yardSouthern and eastern exposures

Great location! Attached single family in Cambridgeport. Large yard, off street parking, and decorative fireplace. Southern and eastern exposures. Owned by same family for more than 60 years. Property needs complete renovation. Taxes include residential exemption.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Central

Cooling

None

Features

Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,272
Total interior livable area: 1,272 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,272

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Off Street
Uncovered spaces: 1

Lot

Size: 2,465 Square Feet
Features: Other

Details

Parcel number: 405083
Zoning: R13

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Greek Revival
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1854

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Cambridge

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $786/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,156,600
Annual tax amount: $4,420
Date on market: 5/16/2026

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/26/2026	Sold	$1,000,000-16.7%$786/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73482840 Report a problem
5/26/2026	Pending sale	$1,200,000$943/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73482840 Report a problem
3/5/2026	Contingent	$1,200,000$943/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73482840 Report a problem
3/5/2026	Listed for sale	$1,200,000$943/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73482840 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,108 +3.3%	$1,119,400 -3.7%
2024	$6,883 +8.4%	$1,162,600 +7.3%
2023	$6,352 -0.3%	$1,084,000 +0.7%
2022	$6,373 +9.3%	$1,076,500 +8%
2021	$5,832 +7.2%	$997,000 +5.4%
2020	$5,438 +9.2%	$945,800 +12.8%
2019	$4,981 +5.9%	$838,500 +12.2%
2018	$4,702 -0.3%	$747,600 +2.9%
2017	$4,714 +10.6%	$726,400 +19.1%
2016	$4,263 +1.5%	$609,800 +13.6%
2015	$4,198 -3%	$536,800 +4%
2014	$4,327 +11.8%	$516,400 +15.6%
2013	$3,870 +4.2%	$446,900 +2%
2012	$3,714 +3.9%	$438,000
2011	$3,574 +8%	$438,000 +2.1%
2010	$3,310 +2.1%	$428,800
2009	$3,242 -1.2%	$428,800 -3.8%
2008	$3,281 -4.2%	$445,800 -2.6%
2007	$3,424 +2.3%	$457,700 +0.9%
2006	$3,348 -3.9%	$453,600 +1.3%
2005	$3,483 -2.4%	$447,700 -4.2%
2004	$3,567 +21.9%	$467,500 +16%
2003	$2,926 +2.6%	$403,000 +2%
2002	$2,853 -2.7%	$395,100 +29.8%
2000	$2,933	$304,300 +20%
1999	--	$253,600