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12 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA
Cambridge · MA 02138
- $6,000,000
- Price
- 6
- Beds
- 3.5
- Baths
- 4347
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1882
Lot size:
0.3 Acre Lot
Price per square foot:
$1,446 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Gas, AC
About this home
Welcome to 12 Berkeley Street, a captivating Queen Anne home in Cambridge?s Berkeley Street Historic District. This residence offers elegance and warmth, ideally situated on a corner with a peaceful, tree-lined cul-de-sac, close to Harvard Law, Lesley University, and vibrant Harvard Square. The sun-drenched interior features 6 bedrooms, high ceilings, and oversized windows that capture lush garden views. Thoughtfully designed by Peabody and Stearns for E. W. Longfellow, the son of H. W. Longfellow, owning this home is truly owning a piece of American history. Outdoors, enjoy an exceptionally large lot, especially given the proximity to Harvard Square, totaling 13,169 square feet of level land with 2 spacious decks perfect for gatherings. The home also includes an elevator serving the 1st and 2nd floors plus the lower level, along with a rare two-car garage and additional parking, creating a perfect balance of luxury and convenience on one of Cambridge?s most prestigious streets.
Neighborhood & Transit
12 Berkeley St, Cambridge · MA 02138
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
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Harvard Red 0.41 mi
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 733 days
- Listing Price:
- $6,285,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $1,446
- Tax Assessment:
- $5,427,400 in 2025
- Taxes:
- $2,590 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- Half Bathrooms
- 1
- Living Area
- 4,347 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Unfinished basement is not part of the living area.
- Kitchen
- Unknown
- Primary Bedroom
- Unknown
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 12
- Above grade area
- 4347
- Flooring
- Unknown
- 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
- 200 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 13,196 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Corner Lot
- Exterior Features
- Porch
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Detached
- Off Street Parking
- None, Off-Street, Deeded
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Unknown
- Roof
- Unknown
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Michael Glenmullen
- Listing office
- Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
- MLS PIN #
- 73308899
- Disclosure
- Unfinished basement is not part of the living area.