42 Cushing St
Cambridge, MA 02138
Strawberry Hill- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,800 sqft (on 0.28 acres)
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 sqft
(on 0.28 acres)
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1898
Lot Size
0.28 acres
Living Area
1,800 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,392
About this House
Handsome 19c Cambridge townhouse with one of the largest backyards in Cambridge. Located in Strawberry Hill, near Fresh Pond and Sofra. Nearly 2,000 sq feet of living space. Flexible floor plan on three levels with ample room for studies, bedrooms, and playrooms. Front porch opens to gracious foyer with original period stair overlooking large living room. Eat-in kitchen with gas range. Well-proportioned dining room, mudroom and full bath with shower. On 2nd floor, two generously sized bedrooms, one study & full bath. On 3rd floor, two good-sized bedrooms, & large storage closet. In the lower level there is abundant storage space, utility systems & laundry. At rear of house, the verdant 1/3 acre common yard is ready for a gardeners touch. Available 7/15/2016.
First month's rent, last month's rent, security deposit and brokerage fee required. 24h notice for showings requested.
Parking is available (no curb cut), secondary tandem parking available on Thingvalla Street. Tenant responsible for snow removal (cleaning front steps, walkway and sidewalk) and bringing trash and recycling to curb weekly. Tenant pays for gas heat and electricity.
First month's rent, last month's rent, security deposit and brokerage fee required. 24h notice for showings requested.
Parking is available (no curb cut), secondary tandem parking available on Thingvalla Street. Tenant responsible for snow removal (cleaning front steps, walkway and sidewalk) and bringing trash and recycling to curb weekly. Tenant pays for gas heat and electricity.
42 Cushing St, Cambridge, MA 02138 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,800 sqft townhouse in Strawberry Hill, built in 1898. It last sold for $600,000 on Dec 17, 1999. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2017 with an asking price of $3,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 11, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,505,800, with a rent estimate of $5,225/month.
Home Details for 42 Cushing St
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Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageNumber of Rooms: 14Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Mud Room, OfficeStorage |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Other, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Other |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Hardwood |
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherRefrigeratorWasher |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherLawnPatio |
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street, On Street |
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Year Built Year Built: 1898 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Other |
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Units in Building: 2 |
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Lot Area: 0.28 acres |
Price History for 42 Cushing St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 04/11/2017 | $3,800 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 03/23/2017 | $3,800 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 12/17/1999 | $600,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Cambridge
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.1M
$81.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$941
$42MoM
Available listings
285
16MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $15,142 |
| Assessment | $2,384,500 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 42 Cushing St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.28 | Townhouse | $1,299,000 | 08/05/26 | 4 | 4 | 2,204 | |
0.28 | Townhouse | $795,000 | 05/27/26 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,595 | |
0.28 | Townhouse | $1,233,000 | 10/24/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,714 | |
0.38 | Townhouse | $710,000 | 04/21/26 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,532 | |
0.42 | Townhouse | $1,015,000 | 08/04/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,980 | |
0.38 | Townhouse | $777,000 | 07/20/26 | 2 | 2.5 | 1,627 | |
0.48 | Townhouse | $860,000 | 05/19/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,130 | |
0.31 | Townhouse | $900,000 | 05/12/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,325 | |
0.31 | Townhouse | $905,000 | 09/30/25 | 2 | 2 | 1,325 | |
0.30 | Townhouse | $975,000 | 07/01/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,325 |
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What Locals Say about Strawberry Hill
At least 16 Trulia users voted on each feature.
97 % Say there are sidewalks
92 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
90 % Say it's dog friendly
85 % Say parking is easy
78 % Say people would walk alone at night
77 % Say streets are well-lit
72 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
64 % Say it's quiet
64 % Say kids play outside
56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
53 % Say neighbors are friendly
48 % Say yards are well-kept
45 % Say there's holiday spirit
43 % Say car is needed
38 % Say there are community events
19 % Say there's wildlife
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