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    78 Otis St Cambridge, MA 2141

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    For Sale
    $2,295,000

    Rare East Cambridge triplex suitable for owner occupancy or development.

    Type:Investment
    Added:
    Apr 24, 2026
    Days on Market:
    6
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 24 at 4:26 pm

    Property Features for 78 Otis St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Investment

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1873

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    Thalia C. Tringo
    Thalia C. Tringo

    Listing agent Thalia C. Tringo

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    Listing date Apr 24, 2026

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    Overview

    East Cambridge Triplex Opportunity

    Located in East Cambridge, this three-family property offers an excellent location with a double-wide driveway and yard. The property is within walking distance of the Green and Red Lines, Kendall Square, MIT, the Charles River, and Boston. The property is suitable for owner occupancy, rental, or development. Original period details are present throughout, including wood floors, pocket and French doors, built-in hutches, and high ceilings. The first-floor unit features a foyer, one to two bedrooms, a dining room, a large updated kitchen with a bay window and island, an in-unit washer, original pocket doors, and a sunroom with its own heating and cooling unit and direct yard access. The second floor is a two-bedroom unit with French doors, a living room, a dining room with a built-in hutch, an eat-in kitchen, and a bath. The second and third-floor units have similar layouts; the third floor also has sweeping views of the Cambridge and Boston skylines. The basement houses separate utilities with updated boilers, hot water heaters, and electrical panels. The location is very bikeable with a bike score of 86, a walker's paradise with a walk score of 91, and has excellent transit with a transit score of 72.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Triplexes

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness Center

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    City
    Cambridge
    County
    Suffolk
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.0813875
    Latitude
    42.3704368

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Triplex - Rare East Cambridge triplex suitable for owner occupancy or development.
    Where is this triplex located?
    The property is located at 78 Otis St Cambridge, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,295,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime East Cambridge location: walk to Green and Red Lines, Kendall Sq, MIT, Charles River, and Boston.; Three‑family home suitable for owner occupancy, rental, or development.; Double‑wide driveway and yard.
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