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.
Sold for $6,450,000
$6,450,000
12 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA 02138
6beds
4,379sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1882
0.3 Acres Lot
$6,613,700 Zestimate®
$1,473/sqft
$7,405 Estimated rent
Home value
$6,613,700
$6.15M - $7.14M
$7,405/mo
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Corner lot
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Listed by:
Michael Glenmullen 617-335-0889,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge 617-864-4430
Bought with:
John Schwagerl
Northeastern Realty Group
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73426749
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Wet Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 7
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,379
- Total interior livable area: 4,379 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,379
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Deeded
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 415799
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian,Shingle,Queen Anne
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1882
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,473/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,427,400
- Annual tax amount: $28,849
- Date on market: 11/10/2025
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Sold | $6,450,000$1,473/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Contingent | $6,450,000$1,473/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $6,450,000-4.9%$1,473/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,785,000+8%$1,549/sqft |
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| 11/9/2024 | Listing removed | $6,285,000$1,435/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73308899 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2024 | Contingent | $6,285,000$1,435/sqft |
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| 11/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $6,285,000+5.6%$1,435/sqft |
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| 11/29/2023 | Sold | $5,950,000-5.6%$1,359/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73169298 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2023 | Contingent | $6,300,000$1,439/sqft |
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| 10/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $6,300,000+556.3%$1,439/sqft |
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| 4/30/1987 | Sold | $960,000$219/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,464 +19.5% | $5,427,400 +11.4% |
| 2024 | $28,849 +6.8% | $4,873,200 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $27,024 +10.1% | $4,611,600 +11.2% |
| 2022 | $24,549 +8.7% | $4,146,800 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $22,575 +6.7% | $3,858,900 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $21,167 +11.7% | $3,681,300 +15.4% |
| 2019 | $18,950 -2.8% | $3,190,300 +2.9% |
| 2018 | $19,495 +1.7% | $3,099,300 +4.9% |
| 2017 | $19,168 +3.9% | $2,953,400 +12% |
| 2016 | $18,440 -3.1% | $2,638,100 +8.4% |
| 2015 | $19,035 -4.5% | $2,434,200 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $19,938 -3.4% | $2,379,200 -0.2% |
| 2013 | $20,646 +8.8% | $2,384,100 +6.6% |
| 2012 | $18,974 +2.5% | $2,237,500 -1.4% |
| 2011 | $18,516 -0.5% | $2,269,100 -5.8% |
| 2010 | $18,601 +2.1% | $2,409,500 |
| 2009 | $18,216 +1.8% | $2,409,500 -0.8% |
| 2008 | $17,886 -3.6% | $2,430,100 -2% |
| 2007 | $18,550 -2% | $2,479,900 -3.3% |
| 2006 | $18,924 -10.7% | $2,564,200 -5.9% |
| 2005 | $21,200 +9% | $2,724,900 +6.9% |
| 2004 | $19,453 +15.6% | $2,549,600 +10% |
| 2003 | $16,827 +12.6% | $2,317,800 +12% |
| 2002 | $14,942 +5.6% | $2,069,500 +41% |
| 2000 | $14,153 | $1,468,200 +14.4% |
| 1999 | -- | $1,283,800 |
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Neighborhood: West Cambridge
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