Rare 3-family offering in the heart of Mid-Cambridge. Nestled on a charming one-way, tree-lined street between Central & Inman Sq, this property features three apartments, common laundry & private storage rooms in the basement. Highlights include hardwood floors, HVAC, tree-top views & architecturally unique spaces. Enjoy a shared patio/yard area adorned with a garden, rose bushes & abundant flora. The gravel driveway leads to 2 separate side-by-side parking spaces. The 1st floor offers a 2-bed, 1.5-bath unit. The 2nd floor is a 3-bed, 1.5-bath unit with a street-facing balcony/deck. The 3rd floor is a 2-bed, 1-bath unit with vaulted ceilings. Each unit boasts great flow & open spaces, with Units 1 featuring a beautiful fireplace. Total gross rent is ~$13k per month! Lovingly & meticulously maintained over the decades, this property reflects the best of Cambridge living & demonstrates true pride of ownership. Ideal for the next investor or owner-occupant. Come see for yourself!
| Units | 3 |
| Living area | 4,372 sqft |
| Lot size | 5,127 sqft |
| Year built | 1902 |
| Price / sqft | $652 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73504415 |
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It is a 3-unit multi-family property with 4,372 sqft of living area, built in 1902.
At a list price of $2,995,000 across 3 units, that works out to roughly $998,333 per unit.
At $2,995,000 for 4,372 sqft, that's about $652 per square foot.
42 Fayette St, Cambridge MA 02139 is in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA 02139.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.