Grand rare-to-market 4-story brick row-house c. 1851 w/ some original imposing period detail. Family-owned for 50+ years. Built in the Greek Revival style reminiscent of architecture on Beacon Hill. Property is now used and listed by the City of Cambridge as 4 units. Flexible floor plan offers excellent opportunity for condo conversion into 3 or 4 large units. Adjacent properties have already been converted. Part of the stylish 55-61 Otis Street block of row houses.
- MLS# 70350795
- Date Listed03/20/2006
- Bedrooms 8
- Bathrooms 4 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.06 acres (2,500 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Quadruplex
- County Middlesex
- Year Built 1851
- Water Public
- Square Feet 4,596 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $261.1
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres 0.06
- Lot Size SQFT 2,500.00
- Lot Features Other
Directions
Between Sciarappa and Third
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $6,624
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
0.65 mi
Distance
Community Charter School Of Cambridge
Public • 6 - 12 • Serves this home
0.04 mi
Distance
Public • 10 - UG • Serves this home
1.46 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
0.65 mi
Distance
Public • PK - KG
1.2 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
1.46 mi
Distance
John M. Tobin Montessori School
Public • PK - 5
1.46 mi
Distance
Dr Albert F Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
Public • PK - 8
1.75 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
1.78 mi
Distance
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School
Public • PK - 5
2.2 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
2.44 mi
Distance
Samuel Adams Elementary School
Public • PK - 6
2.98 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 8
3.05 mi
Distance
Community Charter School Of Cambridge
Public • 6 - 12 • Serves this home
0.04 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
0.65 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
0.65 mi
Distance
Clarence R Edwards Middle School
Public • 6 - 8
1.22 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 12
2.18 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
2.2 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 8
2.45 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12
3.38 mi
Distance
Excel Academy Charter School - Chelsea
Public • 5 - 8
3.56 mi
Distance
Joseph A. Browne Middle School
Public • 5 - 8
3.56 mi
Distance
Public • 10 - UG • Serves this home
1.46 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
1.78 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.05 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.09 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.17 mi
Distance
Cambridge Rindge And Latin School
Public • 9 - 12
2.2 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.45 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.59 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.69 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.84 mi
Distance
Private • 07 - 12
1.8 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
2.05 mi
Distance
Private • 07 - 12
2.05 mi
Distance
Private • 07 - 12
2.97 mi
Distance
Private • 09 - 12
3.01 mi
Distance
Private • 08 - UG
3.01 mi
Distance
Private • UG - UG
3.1 mi
Distance
Private • 07 - 12
3.14 mi
Distance
Private • 10 - 12
3.14 mi
Distance
Private • 05 - 12
3.76 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Magazine A | Listing | 4 | 3 | Oct 06, 2025 | $2,950,000 | Feb 23, 2024 | $3,403,227 |
| 17 Berkeley St | 7 | 6 | Oct 16, 2025 | $4,200,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 89 Third Street | 4 | 4 | Oct 07, 2025 | $2,975,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 21 Chestnut St | 4 | 7 | Nov 19, 2025 | $11,800,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 160 Mount Vernon Street | 5 | 7 | Oct 18, 2025 | $7,890,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 12 Parker Street | 2 | 2 | Oct 04, 2025 | $1,200,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 69 Hopedale St | 4 | 2 | Oct 21, 2025 | $999,999 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 6 Stillman Place | 4 | 2 | Nov 15, 2025 | $1,550,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 21 Branch Street | 2 | 2 | Oct 06, 2025 | $3,100,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
| 4 Essex St | 5 | 2 | Oct 11, 2025 | $1,100,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,076 | 120,380 | 1,645,166 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 26,259 | 18,852 | 2,012 | 95 |
| People per Household | 1.9 | 2 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 38.2 | 36 | 41.5 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $99,302 | $111,644 | $107,759 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $65,357 | $67,382 | $55,878 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 77 | 86 | 111 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 22.1°F | 22.1°F | 15.7°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 82.2°F | 82.2°F | 82.7°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.53" | 42.53" | 46.95" | 38" |
95/100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score ®
85/100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score ®
96/100
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score ®
Overview
Daily errands do not require a car. Transit is convenient for most trips. Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.Transit Summary
46 nearby routes: 37 bus, 9 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 80/100, Transit Score: 66/100, Bike Score: 73/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 57 Otis St
Source: Realty.com
57 Otis St, Cambridge, MA 02141 is a Quadruplex, Residential Income property listed for $1,200,000 The property is 4596 sq. ft with 8 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms
Our records indicate that 57 Otis St was built in 1851.
The full address for this home is 57 Otis St, Cambridge, MA 02141.
57 Otis St has been listed on Realty.com since Mon March 20, 2006
Daily errands do not require a car. Transit is convenient for most trips. Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 80/100, Transit Score: 66/100, Bike Score: 73/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 57 Otis St. King Open (Grades: PK - 5), Community Charter School Of Cambridge (Grades: 6 - 12), Jas Youthbuild (Grades: 10 - UG)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
(tel: 617-864-4430)
Listing agent:
Gary Vrotsos
(tel: 781-838-1445)
(#BB904290)
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