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12 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA

Cambridge · MA 02138

$5,950,000
Price
6
Beds
3.5
Baths
4379
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1882
Lot size: 0.3 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $1,439 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Gas, AC

About this home

Gracious 1882 sunny Queen Anne residence located at corner of cul-de-sac in Brattle area toward center of coveted tree-lined residential side street close to Harvard Law, Harvard science center, & Lesley, away from traffic, & set amidst other lovely residences & gardens. Harvard Square, Red Line, many restaurants & shops, & ART are nearby. 6 bedrooms/studies, superb sun exposures, many oversized windows, 5 bay windows, 7 fireplaces. .30-acre landscaped lot. Open eat-in kitchen: 2 sinks, 2 ovens, lots of storage, cross-ventilation. Large butler's pantry: huge storage & 3rd sink. 2 large decks overlook large garden. Ample 1,853 s.f. 1st floor makes flexible family & entertaining space. 1st floor ceiling height is 9'10, 9' on 2nd, & 13'3 in 3rd-floor bedroom/studio. Elevator serves LL,1, Street, & 2. Two garage spaces + 2 side-by-side spaces. Beautiful views from the windows in all directions. Exceptional house and grounds at a stellar location.

Neighborhood & Transit

West Cambridge

12 Berkeley St, Cambridge · MA 02138

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Harvard Red 0.41 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
1119 days
Listing Price:
$6,300,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$1,439
Tax Assessment:
$4,611,600 in 2023
Taxes:
$2,252 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,379 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Unfinished basement is 1,884 s.f.
Kitchen
Main Floor, Open Floor Plan, Breakfast Bar, Upgraded Cabinets, Gas Stove, Walk-in Storage, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Balcony / Deck, Countertops - Upgraded, French Doors, Main Level, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Range, Wall Oven, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
12
Above grade area
4379
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Central Heat, Forced Air, Gas, Unit Control, Wall Unit
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Cooling Zones
3
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
13,196 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Corner Lot, Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed, Level, Scenic View(s)
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Deck - Wood, Porch, Deck, Screens, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Detached
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, On Street Permit, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway, Deeded

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Shingles, Stucco
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Rubber

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
22'6X23'2
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Main Level, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
14'3X19'1
Dining room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
16'3X14'3
Family room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level
Kitchen dimensions
15'9X14'10
Primary bedroom dimensions
13'11X19'11
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
18'X14'3
Bedroom 2 features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
15'9X13'3
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
27'10X15'3
Bedroom 4 features
Fireplace, Closet - Walk-in, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 5 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
11'8X15'1
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
14'3X8'8
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 dimensions
9'5X6'7
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Listing information

Listing agent
The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing office
Compass
MLS PIN #
73169298
Disclosure
The elevator serves the basement, 1st floor, & 2nd floor. Residence was designed by Peabody and Stearns for E.W. Longfellow, son of H. W. Longfellow. Located in the Berkeley Street Historic District. All fireplaces should be professionally examined before use.
Disclosure
Unfinished basement is 1,884 s.f.