Active Under Contract
10 Days on market
32 Essex St Cambridge — Photo 1 of 25

32 Essex St Cambridge — Photo 1 of 25

$2,348,000

32 Essex St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Beds

9

Baths

3

SqFt

3,915

Style

3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Built

1888

Rarely available: a spacious 3-family with over 3,900 sq ft of living space in a prime Cambridge location. Set on a quiet, one-way, tree-lined street just steps from Central Square and a mile to both Kendall and Harvard Squares. Each of the three 3-bed/1-bath units offers over 1,300 sq ft and a private porch, with a bonus office in the 2nd and 3rd-floor units. Big-ticket recent updates include a new flat roof (2025), boiler (2024), and hot water heater (2023), all still under warranty. The top-floor owner's unit features central AC, a renovated kitchen, and owned solar panels. A detached garage with electricity and EV charging sits directly behind the house and the generously sized basement offers ample storage plus laundry. Close to HMart, Whole Foods, Target, many restaurants, MIT, Harvard University, the Red Line, and all that Cambridge has to offer. Delivered fully vacant, an excellent opportunity for buy-and-hold investors, owner-occupants, or developers!

Key facts

It was listed on September 23, 2026. The annual property taxes are $9,835 (2026 tax year). It sits on a 0.05-acre (2,240 sq ft) lot.

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Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$600/sqft
Local Avg (Cambridge)$828/sqft
28% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Cambridge, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$2,348,000
Annual Taxes$9,835.09

Parking

Garage1
Off-Street1

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms17
FireplacesNone
FlooringWood
BasementUnfinished

Climate & Utilities

Heating--
Cooling--
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--
RoofShingle, Rubber
FoundationStone
ZoningB

Property & Lot

Acres0.05
SqFt Lot2,240
Lot FeaturesLevel

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Highway Access • House of Worship

Geography

Questions about this home

When was 32 Essex St, Cambridge listed?

32 Essex St, Cambridge was listed on September 23, 2026.

Has the price of 32 Essex St, Cambridge changed?

The price hasn't changed since it was listed at $2,348,000.

What are the property taxes for 32 Essex St, Cambridge?

The annual property taxes for 32 Essex St, Cambridge are $9,835 (2026 tax year).

How big is the lot at 32 Essex St, Cambridge?

32 Essex St, Cambridge sits on a 0.05-acre (2,240 sq ft) lot.

What is the status of 32 Essex St, Cambridge?

32 Essex St, Cambridge is under contract, and the MLS still lists it as active.

Population

40,033

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$135K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

67.8%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Middlesex County

2,698 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+3% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,713 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Sage Jankowitz

Listing Office: Cambridge Sage Inc.

MLS® Number: 73581886