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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,560 sqft

$2,300,000

27 Hollis St, Cambridge MA, 02140

Price per sqft$1,474.36
Built in1872
Property size1,560 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

New

Listed Nov 4, 2026

Updated 7h ago

**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.

$15,302/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $2,300,000 home price.

All estimates are provided by Flow Realty, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.

Additional information

MLS® ID
73598585

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.12 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$8,321
Tax Frequency
Annually
55+/Senior Community
No

This listing is provided by Gabrielle Russo with Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

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