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Cambridge,MA 02138
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,347 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,445
MLS Listing ID 73308899
Style Victorian,Queen Anne
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N false
Year Built 1882
Annual Tax Amount $31,084
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.300 Acres
Acres 0.3
Property Description
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.
Location
State MA
County Middlesex
Zoning Res
Direction Brattle St. to Craigie St to Berkeley St
Rooms
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Heating Central,Forced Air,Heat Pump,Natural Gas,Electric
Cooling Central Air,Heat Pump
Fireplaces Number 7
Appliance Gas Water Heater
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Public Transportation,Park,Walk/Jog Trails
Waterfront false
Parking Type Detached,Off Street,Deeded
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot
Foundation Stone,Brick/Mortar,Granite
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Others
Senior Community false