12 Berkeley St

4,379 Sq. Ft.
$1,473 / Sq. Ft.
4,379
Sq. Ft.
$1,473
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Michael Glenmullen • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details for 12 Berkeley Street

Town
Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Victorian, Shingle, Queen Anne
Style
Victorian, Shingle, Queen Anne
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 12/17/2025 02:10 PM

Property Details for 12 Berkeley Street

StatusSold
MLS #73426749
Days on Market77
Taxes$28,849 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1882
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Michael Glenmullen

Sold By Northeastern Realty Group, John Schwagerl

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Building Information for 12 Berkeley Street

Stories-Year Built1882Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,196 SF

Payment Calculator

$33,840 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$31,436

Property Taxes

$2,404

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 12 Berkeley Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 4379.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 415799
  • Assessments: $5,427,400
  • Book: 82256
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 12 Berkeley Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73426749

$6,450,000
Nov 26, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73426749

Nov 18, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73426749

Sep 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73426749

$6,785,000
Nov 5, 2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73308899

$6,285,000
Nov 3, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73308899

Nov 3, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73308899

Nov 1, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73308899

$6,285,000
Nov 29, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73169298

$5,950,000
Nov 1, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73169298

Oct 25, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73169298

Oct 11, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73169298

$6,300,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73426749

$6,450,000
11/26/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73426749

11/18/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73426749

09/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73426749

$6,785,000
11/05/2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73308899

$6,285,000
11/03/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73308899

11/03/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73308899

11/01/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73308899

$6,285,000
11/29/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73169298

$5,950,000
11/01/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73169298

10/25/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73169298

10/11/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73169298

$6,300,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Berkeley Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,058,900Additions$2,368,500Total$5,427,400
Tax Record2025$34,464 ($2,872 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,347 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,347 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,795 SqFtStories3Lot Size13,196 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1882ZoningA-2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00217 L:00002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 12 Berkeley Street

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Graham and Parks School
PublicPK to 5

Vassal Lane Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Maria L. Baldwin School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Michael Glenmullen

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