Rare 3-family offering in the heart of Mid-Cambridge. Nestled on a charming one-way, tree-lined street between Central & Inman Sq, this property features three apartments, common laundry & private storage rooms in the basement. Highlights include hardwood floors, HVAC, tree-top views & architecturally unique spaces. Enjoy a shared patio/yard area adorned with a garden, rose bushes & abundant flora. The gravel driveway leads to 2 separate side-by-side parking spaces. The 1st floor offers a 2-bed, 1.5-bath unit. The 2nd floor is a 3-bed, 1.5-bath unit with a street-facing balcony/deck. The 3rd floor is a 2-bed, 1-bath unit with vaulted ceilings. Each unit boasts great flow & open spaces, with Units 1 featuring a beautiful fireplace. Total gross rent is ~$13k per month! Lovingly & meticulously maintained over the decades, this property reflects the best of Cambridge living & demonstrates true pride of ownership. Ideal for the next investor or owner-occupant. Come see for yourself!
Sold for $2,850,000
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$2,850,000
42 Fayette St, Cambridge, MA 02139
7beds
4,372sqft
3 Family
Built in 1902
-- sqft lot
$2,674,000 Zestimate®
$652/sqft
$3,622 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,674,000
$2.41M - $2.99M
$3,622/mo
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Beautiful fireplaceArchitecturally unique spacesHardwood floorsTree-top viewsVaulted ceilings
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Listed by:
Jeffrey Stephens 617-733-9635,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Kendall Green Luce Team
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73504415
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Features
- Storage, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floorplan, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
- Basement: Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,372
- Total interior livable area: 4,372 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,372
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, On Street, Assigned, Stone/Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony/Deck, Balcony, Garden
Lot
- Size: 5,127 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0114A L:00012,418862
- Zoning: C-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 3 Family
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $652/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,251,000
- Annual tax amount: $20,644
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Total actual rent: 12800
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Sold | $2,850,000-4.8%$652/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Pending sale | $2,995,000$685/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Contingent | $2,995,000$685/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Price change | $2,995,000-6.4%$685/sqft |
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| 5/9/2026 | Price change | $3,200,000-1.5%$732/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000$743/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,644 +9% | $3,251,000 +1.6% |
| 2024 | $18,945 +6.6% | $3,200,100 +5.5% |
| 2023 | $17,769 +7.7% | $3,032,200 +8.8% |
| 2022 | $16,496 +6.6% | $2,786,500 +5.4% |
| 2021 | $15,468 +2.9% | $2,644,100 +1.1% |
| 2020 | $15,034 +5.9% | $2,614,600 +9.4% |
| 2019 | $14,191 +5.3% | $2,389,100 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $13,473 +0.9% | $2,142,000 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $13,357 +4.8% | $2,058,100 +12.9% |
| 2016 | $12,742 +3.3% | $1,822,900 +15.6% |
| 2015 | $12,336 +4.5% | $1,577,500 +12% |
| 2014 | $11,801 +5.7% | $1,408,200 +9.3% |
| 2013 | $11,162 +4% | $1,288,900 +1.9% |
| 2012 | $10,731 +13.1% | $1,265,400 +8.8% |
| 2011 | $9,492 +5.7% | $1,163,200 0% |
| 2010 | $8,981 +1.2% | $1,163,300 -0.9% |
| 2009 | $8,878 +1% | $1,174,400 -1.7% |
| 2008 | $8,792 -2.2% | $1,194,600 -0.6% |
| 2007 | $8,987 -4.3% | $1,201,500 -5.6% |
| 2006 | $9,395 -7.6% | $1,273,000 -2.6% |
| 2005 | $10,172 +23.8% | $1,307,400 +21.4% |
| 2004 | $8,215 +17.7% | $1,076,700 +12% |
| 2003 | $6,979 +2.1% | $961,300 +1.5% |
| 2002 | $6,838 +7.1% | $947,100 +43% |
| 2000 | $6,387 | $662,500 +20% |
| 1999 | -- | $552,100 |
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Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge
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