42 Cushing St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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42 Cushing St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Strawberry Hill
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,800 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

$2,505,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $15,053/mo*

$2,505,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $15,053/mo*
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 sqft
(on 0.28 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools10 Preschool Schools10 Elementary Schools5 Middle Schools1 High School
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Commute Destination

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.
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

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherLawnPatio
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street, On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1898
Property Type / Style
Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Price History for 42 Cushing St

DatePriceEventSource
04/11/2017$3,800ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/23/2017$3,800Listed For RentAgent Provided
12/17/1999$600,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Cambridge

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.1M
$81.5K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
0.2%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$941
$42
MoM
Available listings
285
16
MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
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
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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Neighborhood Overview

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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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  • Stephenhelliott
    "Within 30 minute walk of Harvard Square. Reasonable landlord and price, but MBTA bus service poor on Sundays."
  • Jeannewhitten
    "I lived in this neighborhood for many years. Was born there. Very nice families. Close to schools and dome businesses. Very nice"

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