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27 Hollis St, Cambridge, MA 02140

$2,300,000
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BEDS3 BATHS1 full 1 partial SQUARE FEET1,560 MLS#73598585
STATUSActive PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family

Property Description

**Attention Developers and Owner-Occupants! **An exceptional opportunity to preserve, personalize, or reimagine a piece of Cambridge.** Dating to the early 1870s and held by only two owners in approximately 150 years, 27 Hollis Street is a remarkably preserved North Cambridge single-family residence offering original architectural character and an unusually generous 5,010 square-foot lot. Whether you're an owner-occupant looking to renovate and personalize a historic home or a developer seeking to explore expansion or redevelopment possibilities, this property presents a compelling opportunity. Step through the front foyer and appreciate the home's original craftsmanship, including a beautiful curved staircase and railing, high ceilings, maple hardwood floors throughout, and a striking handcrafted built-in dining room cabinet. Outside, the expansive and exceptionally private grounds offer a peaceful retreat rarely found in Cambridge. A brick patio provides an inviting setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while mature trees and established perennial gardens create a lush, picturesque setting throughout the seasons.Situated on a tree-lined North Cambridge street with convenient access to public transportation, parks, shops, restaurants, and the amenities of Cambridge and Somerville, the property combines historic charm, substantial outdoor space, and exciting possibilities for its next chapter. A preliminary zoning study outlining potential development opportunities is available for review. Buyers and developers to conduct their own due diligence regarding zoning, permitting, and feasibility.

27 Hollis St | MLS# 73598585

This single family home located at 27 Hollis St, Cambridge, MA 02140 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $2,300,000. This property was built in 1872 and has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 partial baths with 1560 sq. ft. Search Cambridge real estate on jimsullivan.masiellogrouprealestate.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Unfinished
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Fenced: Yes
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Home Style: Victorian, Other (See Remarks)
Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
Roof Type: Shingle
Taxes: $8,321
Year Built: 1872

Amenities

Walk-up Attic
Porch
Porch - Enclosed
Patio
Fenced Yard

Feature Descriptions

Accessibility: No
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Building Area Total: 1560
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Compensation Based On: N/A
Compensation Broker Transaction: N/A
Compensation Buyer Agency: N/A
Compensation Sub Agency: N/A
Compensation Sub Agency Offered: N/A
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Exterior: Frame
Fencing: Fenced
HeatingY/N: 1
Lot Features: Level
Master Bathroom: No
Open Parking Y/N: Yes
Parcel Number: M:0196 L:0028,414028
Parking Features: Off Street, On Street, Stone/Gravel
Parking Total: 1
Patio And Porch: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Rooms Total: 6
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: for Electric Range
Water: Public

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Listed By

Agency Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Agent Name: Gabrielle Russo
Agency Phone: 617-266-4430

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