12 Merrill St

3,429 Sq. Ft.
$729 / Sq. Ft.
3,429
Sq. Ft.
$729
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This grand Merrill Street three family, circa 1916, showcases quality, spaciousness and elegant floor plan with high ceilings, faux fireplaces entrance halls and rich architectural detail. Lovingly cared for and enjoyed by three generations of the same family, it now provides the opportunity for rental investors, owner occupancy and developers. The welcoming vestibule opens to a grand front hall staircase that leads to 18 total rooms that are split into three apartments of 6 rooms. Each apartment...This grand Merrill Street three family, circa 1916, showcases quality, spaciousness and elegant floor plan with high ceilings, faux fireplaces entrance halls and rich architectural detail. Lovingly cared for and enjoyed by three generations of the same family, it now provides the opportunity for rental investors, owner occupancy and developers. The welcoming vestibule opens to a grand front hall staircase that leads to 18 total rooms that are split into three apartments of 6 rooms. Each apartment has a welcoming foyer, lovely living room with bay windows, dining room with natural woodwork, china cabinet, three bedrooms, nicely updated bath and updated kitchen, generous pantry and porch. Additional features include gleaming hard wood floors, replacement windows, and electrical upgrade. Convenient to all Cambridge has to offer, including only a little over half-mile to both Harvard & Central Squares, public transportation, numerous restaurants options and shopping venues
  1. Listed by Patrick Murphy • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Property Details for 12 Merrill Street

Town
Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
LISTING UPDATED: 09/30/2025 07:24 PM

Property Details for 12 Merrill Street

StatusSold
MLS #73389500
Days on Market49
Taxes$12,145 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Year Built1916
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, Patrick Murphy

Sold By Compass, The Samantha Eisenberg Group

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Building Information for 12 Merrill Street

Stories3Residences3Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,250 SF

Payment Calculator

$13,601 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,589

Property Taxes

$1,012

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 Merrill Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. ARM
  • Living Area: 3429.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 3
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Crls
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Crown Molding, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Taxes without the Residential Exemption $ 15,410.65
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Seller W/Participate
  • Tax ID: 406304
  • Assessments: $2,359,100
  • Book: 00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 9
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Levels: 3
  • Heat Units: 1
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Unit 3 Description
  • Floor U3: 3
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Property History for 12 Merrill Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73389500

$2,500,000—
Jul 30, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73389500

—
Jul 25, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73389500

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73389500

$2,500,000
07/30/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73389500

—
07/25/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73389500

—

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

Public Records for 12 Merrill Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,024,500Additions$1,334,600Total$2,359,100
Tax Record2025$14,980 ($1,248 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,429 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,429 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,143 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,250 SqFtStyleTriplexYear Built1916ZoningC-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00115 L:00049

Schools near 12 Merrill 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
King Open School
PublicPK to 5

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 - Belmont, Patrick Murphy

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