Sold for $1,300,000

$1,300,000

12 Buckingham St, Somerville, MA 02143

5beds

2,526sqft

Multi Family

Built in 1900

-- sqft lot

$1,336,100 Zestimate^®

$515/sqft

$4,773 Estimated rent

Home value

$1,336,100

$1.23M - $1.44M

$4,773/mo

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What's special

Central airModern high-efficiency heating systemGenerous backyardHardwood floorsOpen floor planTree-lined side streetTall ceilings

Classic Victorian Two-Family in Prime Cambridge Location! Exceptional opportunity on a quiet, tree-lined side street near Harvard, Porter, Kirkland Village, and Inman Square. Well-maintained 2-family offers charm, space, and great convenience—just steps to Whole Foods and near public transit. Unit 2 is extensively renovated 4BR/1BA with an open floor plan, beautiful granite/stainless kitchen, spacious bedrooms, tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and central air. Lease through 8/31/25. Unit 1 is a spacious 1BR/1BA with a modern high-efficiency heating system, hardwood floors, and excellent light. Lease through 5/31/26. Gas cooking, shared laundry, separate updated systems, updated mechanicals, a generous backyard, perfect for entertaining. Ideal for investors or potential owner-occupants. Open house 1:30-2:30 August 9th

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,526
Total interior livable area: 2,526 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,526

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Deck - Wood

Lot

Size: 3,570 Square Feet
Features: Other

Details

Parcel number: 757134
Zoning: res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: Multi Family

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Other

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

Region: Somerville

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $515/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,354,000
Annual tax amount: $14,772
Date on market: 1/4/2026
Total actual rent: 5620

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/30/2025	Sold	$1,300,000$515/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73407012 Report a problem
7/20/2025	Listed for sale	$1,300,000+136.4%$515/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73407012 Report a problem
9/7/2007	Sold	$550,000+34.1%$218/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
1/7/2002	Sold	$410,000$162/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$14,772 +6.3%	$1,354,000 +2.5%
2024	$13,891 +2.5%	$1,320,400 +0.7%
2023	$13,554 +6.9%	$1,310,800 +5.2%
2022	$12,680 +6.1%	$1,245,600 +6.2%
2021	$11,950 +5.8%	$1,172,700 +4.7%
2020	$11,298 +6.8%	$1,119,700 +13.9%
2019	$10,580 +7.3%	$983,300 +12.8%
2018	$9,861 +6.4%	$871,900 +9.7%
2017	$9,272 -4.5%	$794,500 +2.6%
2016	$9,704	$774,500