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  • $1,746,500

    87 Cherry St, Cambridge, MA 02139

    2beds
    1,720sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $1,746,500 Zestimate®
    $1,015/sqft
    $5,095 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,746,500

    $1.59M - $1.92M

    $5,095/mo

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    What's special

    Greek revival styleNew refrigeratorStandalone single-family houseAttached library alcoveMature treesFlex roomLeafy mid-cambridge street

    Available: 12 mo lease starting now (flexible) Utilities Tenant pays: electric, gas Utilities Landlord pays: water, sewer Due up front: (2* 5000) First month's rent, security deposit Parking: Two driveway spots CERTIFIED DELEADED A rare offering, a historic standalone single-family house built in 1848 by Simon P. Clarke, tucked away on a leafy Mid-Cambridge street. Designed as a traditional 19th-century Cambridge Greek Revival style, restored with appropriate detailing over the years. Located just a few blocks from MIT! The main level features the bright living room with the original 19th-century marble fireplace. A large dining room with an attached library alcove overlooking the yard. The kitchen has a gas stove, dishwasher, and will soon have a new refrigerator. The second level features both bedrooms as well as a flex room, which would work great as an office/dressing room/kids' bedroom. Outside there is a gravel driveway for two cars. Large fenced, private yard with mature trees, bird bath. Vast amounts of basement/attic storage seal the deal! Leave your cars in the driveway, and experience everything wonderful that Cambridge has to offer, right at your doorstep!

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Cooling
    • Window Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,720 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Lawn, Sewage included in rent, Water included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: CAMBM00075L00074

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Sewage, Water

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $5,000
    • Application fee: $25

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/8/2025Listing removed$5,000$3/sqft
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    9/24/2025Listed for rent$5,000-4.8%$3/sqft
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    9/17/2025Listing removed$5,250$3/sqft
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    8/18/2025Listed for rent$5,250$3/sqft
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    8/7/1986Sold$90,000$52/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,169 +6.2%$1,443,900 -1%
    2024$8,635 +5.2%$1,458,600 +4.1%
    2023$8,212 +6.1%$1,401,300 +7.2%
    2022$7,737 +4.9%$1,307,000 +3.7%
    2021$7,376 +3.5%$1,260,900 +1.7%
    2020$7,128 +8.6%$1,239,600 +12.2%
    2019$6,563 +7.4%$1,104,900 +13.7%
    2018$6,113 +6.2%$971,800 +9.6%
    2017$5,754 +5.7%$886,600 +13.8%
    2016$5,445 +4.3%$778,900 +16.7%
    2015$5,221 +4.1%$667,600 +11.5%
    2014$5,017 +5.7%$598,700 +9.2%
    2013$4,747 +5.6%$548,100 +3.4%
    2012$4,496 +4.6%$530,200 +0.6%
    2011$4,299 +10.6%$526,800 +4.6%
    2010$3,887 +2.1%$503,500
    2009$3,806 +2.1%$503,500 -0.5%
    2008$3,726 -4.9%$506,200 -3.3%
    2007$3,917 +2.5%$523,700 +1.1%
    2006$3,821 +4.7%$517,800 +10.4%
    2005$3,649 +41.2%$469,000 +38.5%
    2004$2,584 +21.9%$338,700 +16%
    2003$2,120 +5.6%$292,000 +5%
    2002$2,008 +8.8%$278,100 +45.3%
    2000$1,845 $191,400
    1999-- $191,400

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    Neighborhood: The Port - Area 4

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