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  • $1,745,900

    87 Cherry St, Cambridge, MA 02139

    2beds
    1,720sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $1,745,900 Zestimate®
    $1,015/sqft
    $5,031 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,745,900

    $1.59M - $1.92M

    $5,031/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!

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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 & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $5,000
    • Application fee: $25
    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,015/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,443,900
    • Annual tax amount: $9,169
    • Date on market: 9/24/2025
    • Lease term: 1 Year

    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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