12 Fainwood Cir, Unit 1

Cambridge, MA 02139

$1,150,000
Price
3
Beds
1,078 Sq. Ft.
$1,067 / Sq. Ft.
1,078
Sq. Ft.
$1,067
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Historic charm with modern comfort. Set on a residential side street with no through traffic in the heart of Mid Cambridge, #12 Fainwood Circle, Unit 1 offers a peaceful setting with exceptional access to Inman, Harvard, Kendall, and Central Squares. This high first-floor home features a thoughtful, efficient layout with no wasted space and offers a clear separation between living and bedroom areas. The condo offers three true bedrooms and two renovated full baths, including an en suite primary bath...Historic charm with modern comfort. Set on a residential side street with no through traffic in the heart of Mid Cambridge, #12 Fainwood Circle, Unit 1 offers a peaceful setting with exceptional access to Inman, Harvard, Kendall, and Central Squares. This high first-floor home features a thoughtful, efficient layout with no wasted space and offers a clear separation between living and bedroom areas. The condo offers three true bedrooms and two renovated full baths, including an en suite primary bath with heated floor. A spacious eat-in kitchen provides updated cabinetry, generous granite counter space, and access to a separate laundry room with sink and storage. Period details add character, including 9 foot high ceilings, some with antique pressed-tin, bow windows, chair rails, decorative molding, and wood flooring. Additional features include a private deck, garage parking, air conditioning, an electric fireplace, and private basement storage.
  1. Listed by Shari Lyons • Hammond Residential Real Estate
  2. Listed by Linda Lyons • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Property Details for 12 Fainwood Circle, Unit 1

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Mid Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-Mid Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Style
2/3 Family
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

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LISTING UPDATED: 03/26/2026 06:57 PM

Property Details for 12 Fainwood Circle, Unit 1

StatusNew
MLS #73492349
Days on Market3
Taxes$2,863 / year
HOA Fees$300 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1916
CountyMiddlesex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Shari Lyons; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Linda Lyons
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Building Information for 12 Fainwood Circle, Unit 1

Building/Complex12 Fainwood Circle Condominium TrustFloor1Stories1Residences3Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1916

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$6,120 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,581

Property Taxes

$239

HOA Dues

$300

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Property Information for 12 Fainwood Circle, Unit 1

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Storage
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, University
  • Living Area: 1078.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 3
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Converted: 1985
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements
  • Documents Count: 6
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: 2nd parking space in tandem w/garage space is used by practice,is not official. Taxes listed include the Residential Exemption and Community Preservation Act of $166. Pets limited to 2 cats per unit. Non-smoking association.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00113 L:0005500001,406097
  • Assessments: $929,900
  • Book: 67727
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
  • Complex Name: 12 Fainwood Circle Condominium Trust
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 3
  • Owner Occupied Source: Owner
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0

Property History for 12 Fainwood Circle, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73492349

$1,150,000—
Aug 1, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #576886658

$722,000

+6.1% / yr

Aug 1, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72015234

$722,000—
Jun 8, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72015234

—
Jun 1, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72015234

$599,000—
Sep 16, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #254839911

$454,250

+2.2% / yr

Sep 15, 2008

Sold

MLS PIN #70790246

$454,250—
Jul 25, 2008

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70790246

—
Jul 25, 2008

Contingent

MLS PIN #70790246

—
Jul 10, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70790246

$445,000—
Aug 4, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #126363448

$407,000

+9.9% / yr

Aug 1, 2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30698536

$407,000—
May 28, 2003

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30698536

—
May 28, 2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30698536

—
Mar 14, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30698536

$418,000—
Jun 17, 1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30308624

$275,000—
Jun 16, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87682696

$275,000—
Apr 30, 1999

Contingent

MLS PIN #30308624

—
Apr 9, 1999

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30308624

$277,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73492349

$1,150,000
08/01/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #576886658

$722,000

+6.1% / yr

08/01/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72015234

$722,000
06/08/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72015234

—
06/01/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72015234

$599,000
09/16/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #254839911

$454,250

+2.2% / yr

09/15/2008

Sold

MLS PIN #70790246

$454,250
07/25/2008

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70790246

—
07/25/2008

Contingent

MLS PIN #70790246

—
07/10/2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70790246

$445,000
08/04/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #126363448

$407,000

+9.9% / yr

08/01/2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30698536

$407,000
05/28/2003

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30698536

—
05/28/2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30698536

—
03/14/2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30698536

$418,000
06/17/1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30308624

$275,000
06/16/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87682696

$275,000
04/30/1999

Contingent

MLS PIN #30308624

—
04/09/1999

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30308624

$277,500

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

Public Records for 12 Fainwood Circle, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$888,100Total-
Tax Record2025$5,639 ($470 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,078 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,078 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1916ZoningC1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00113 L:0005500001

Schools near 12 Fainwood Circle, Unit 1

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
King Open School
Public - PK to 5
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public - 6 to 8
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public - 9 to 12
Cambridgeport School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
King Open School
PublicPK to 5

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Cambridgeport 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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More information about 12 Fainwood Circle, Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 02139

12 Fainwood Circle, Unit 1 is a condo for sale in Cambridge, MA 02139. This property was listed for sale on March 26, 2026 by Hammond Residential Real Estate, it's currently listed at $1,150,000. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last sold on August 1, 2016. This listing's school district is Cambridge School District. Nearby schools include King Open School, Putnam Avenue Upper School and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. 12 Fainwood Circle, Unit 1 is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,078 sqft condo built in 1916.

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