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Listing broker remarks

In a neighborhood prized for its walkability, connectivity, and family-friendly atmosphere, this c.1902 East Cambridge four-bedroom row house offers the space, flexibility, and private outdoor living, hard to find, and so close to . Behind its charming blue façade and signature pastel pink front door lies a thoughtfully renovated (2021) single family home that balances historic character with modern living, warmth and personality. At its heart, the open-concept living and dining area creates an inviting gathering space, anchored by a fireplace. A stylish eat-in kitchen pairs quartz tops and charcoal cabinetry, seamlessly connecting to a fully fenced backyard. Four bedrooms provide exceptional versatility for growing family, remote work, guest accommodations, or creative pursuits. Stylish, the bathrooms embrace color, pattern, and playful designs. Conveniently located, 0.5 mile to Kendall Square and Lechmere Ts, parks, playgrounds, cafes, restaurants and shopping— RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Kendall/MIT

Red Line

Kendall/MIT — MBTA stop.

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Key details

  • 1,831 sq ft
  • 1,000 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1902 built
  • $816 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠6⁠7⁠0⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
137 Otis Street
Town
Cambridge, MA
ZIP
02141
Deed (Bk/Pg)
81352 / 132

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Warren, Moses - Smith, Benjamin G. Rowhouse · includes CAM.AO

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Neighborhood: Cambridge

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.