12 Berkeley St
Cambridge, MA 02138
West Cambridge- 6 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 4,379 sqft (on 0.30 acres)
6 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,379 sqft
(on 0.30 acres)
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1882
Lot Size
0.3 acres
Living Area
4,379 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,473/sqft
Parking
Garage
About this House
A legacy property rich in character, location, and historical pedigree. Rare opportunity to customize your Queen Anne Victorian dream home at the Earnest Longfellow House, located on one of West Cambridge’s most sought-after streets. Note: some listing images are renderings showing the potential after renovation, based on approvals already in place. Set on a large corner lot walkable to Harvard Square, this historic residence includes fully transferable approvals from the Cambridge Historical Commission for stucco removal, a comprehensive renovation, a large rear addition, and a carriage house. A complete build-ready package is included: plans by AIA Fellow Frank Shirley, design team, survey, and vetted contractor. Approved to restore original clapboard and shingle detail. Whether executing the full vision or a more modest scope, the flexibility and value-add potential are unmatched. Paint colors are customizable; the yellow and green shown are for illustrative purposes only.
12 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA 02138 is a 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,379 sqft single-family home in West Cambridge, built in 1882. It last sold for the $6,450,000 asking price on Dec 17, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $6,660,900, with a rent estimate of $7,405/month.
Home Details for 12 Berkeley St
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Interior Details Basement: Bulkhead,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Master BathroomWet Bar |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 4379 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker ConnectionAppliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Plumbed For Ice MakerDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup |
Heating & Cooling Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 7Has a FireplaceNo Spa |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
Security Security: Security System |
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Exterior Home Features Foundation: Stone |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Detached,Off Street,Deeded |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 4379 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1882 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Victorian,Shingle,Queen Anne |
Building Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Parcel Number: 415799 |
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Price List Price: $6,450,000Price Per Sqft: $1,473/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Nov 26 2025 |
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MLS Status: Sold |
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Direction & Address City: Cambridge |
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Building Area Building Area: 4379 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Public School, T-Station, UniversityNot Senior Community |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 0.30 acres |
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Contingencies: Pending P&SListing Terms: Contract |
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BasementMls Number: 73426749Above Grade Unfinished Area: 4379 |
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Tennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfMedical FacilityBike PathPublic SchoolT-StationUniversity |
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Michael Glenmullen, (617) 335-0889
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, (617) 864-4430
Bought with: John Schwagerl, (617) 592-6773, Northeastern Realty Group, (617) 592-6773
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73426749
Price History for 12 Berkeley St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 12/17/2025 | $6,450,000 | Sold | MLS PIN #73426749 |
| 11/19/2025 | $6,450,000 | Contingent | MLS PIN #73426749 |
| 10/24/2025 | $6,450,000 | PriceChange | MLS PIN #73426749 |
| 09/10/2025 | $6,785,000 | Listed For Sale | MLS PIN #73426749 |
| 11/09/2024 | $6,285,000 | ListingRemoved | MLS PIN #73308899 |
| 11/04/2024 | $6,285,000 | Contingent | MLS PIN #73308899 |
| 11/01/2024 | $6,285,000 | Listed For Sale | MLS PIN #73308899 |
| 11/29/2023 | $5,950,000 | Sold | MLS PIN #73169298 |
| 10/26/2023 | $6,300,000 | Contingent | MLS PIN #73169298 |
| 10/11/2023 | $6,300,000 | Listed For Sale | MLS PIN #73169298 |
| 04/30/1987 | $960,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Cambridge
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.1M
$81.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$941
$42MoM
Available listings
285
16MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $34,464 |
| Assessment | $5,427,400 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 12 Berkeley St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.04 | Single-Family Home | $4,200,000 | 10/15/25 | 7 | 5.5 | 4,930 | |
0.06 | Single-Family Home | $6,800,000 | 04/30/26 | 6 | 6.5 | 6,396 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $4,650,000 | 08/19/25 | 7 | 5.5 | 4,938 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $3,925,000 | 06/24/26 | 7 | 4.5 | 4,548 | |
0.40 | Single-Family Home | $7,125,000 | 10/14/25 | 6 | 4.5 | 5,558 | |
0.44 | Single-Family Home | $4,300,000 | 07/23/26 | 6 | 3.5 | 3,282 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $8,150,000 | 01/28/26 | 7 | 5.5 | 6,360 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $3,500,000 | 02/05/26 | 5 | 5 | 4,379 | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $4,050,000 | 11/21/25 | 4 | 4.5 | 3,777 |
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What Locals Say about West Cambridge
At least 66 Trulia users voted on each feature.
99 % Say there are sidewalks
93 % Say it's dog friendly
93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
89 % Say people would walk alone at night
86 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
82 % Say streets are well-lit
75 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say there's holiday spirit
70 % Say kids play outside
69 % Say yards are well-kept
68 % Say there's wildlife
65 % Say neighbors are friendly
62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
61 % Say it's quiet
53 % Say there are community events
41 % Say car is needed
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