12 Berkeley St
Cambridge, MA 02138
$5,950,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
4
Baths
4,379 Sq. Ft.
$1,359 / Sq. Ft.
4,379
Sq. Ft.
$1,359
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 11/29/23
Sold 11/29/23
Description
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,...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.
Listing Agents
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jpetrowsky@compass.comP: (617)-504-6330
Property Details for 12 Berkeley Street
Town
Cambridge
MLS AreaWest Cambridge
AreaMA-Cambridge-West Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Architectural StyleVictorian, Shingle, Queen Anne
StyleGarden, Victorian, Shingle, Queen Anne
Garage Spaces2
Parking Spaces2.00
Parking Spaces Total4
LISTING UPDATED: 11/29/2023 03:13 PM
Property Details for 12 Berkeley Street
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 73169298 |
| Days on Market | 21 |
| Taxes | $27,024 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Single Family / Detached |
| Year Built | 1882 |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building Information for 12 Berkeley Street
Stories-Year Built1882Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,196 SF
Property Information for 12 Berkeley Street
General Details
Property Details
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
- Current Financing: Withheld
- Living Area: 4379.0
- Color: Beige
- SqFt with Basement: No
- Property Attached: No
- Single Family Type: Detached
- Waterfront: No
- Water View: No
- Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
- Neighborhood: Brattle
Features
Interior Features
- Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
- Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
- Num of Baths: 4.0
- Num of Full Baths: 3
- Num of Half Baths: 1
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
- DoorFeatures: French Doors
- FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
- FireplaceYN: Yes
- Fireplaces: 7
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet - Linen, Closet - Walk-in, Pantry, Wet bar, Cabinets - Upgraded, Walk-in Storage, Dining Area, Open Floor Plan, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Entry Hall, Bathroom, Bedroom
- Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
- Primary Bath: Yes
- SpaYN: No
- Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Features: Balcony - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Garden Area, Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
- Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
- Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
- View: Scenic View(s)
- View: Yes
Parking Features
- Attached Garage: No
- Carport: No
- Covered Spaces: 2.00
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, On Street Permit, Deeded, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, On Street Permit, Deeded, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
- Parking Features: Off-Street, On Street Permit, Deeded, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
Utilities
- Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling: Yes
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric, Fireplace(s)
- Heating: Yes
- Sewer: City/Town Sewer
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
- Room Primary Bedroom Area: 277.173611
- Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.916666
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
- Room Primary Bedroom Width: 19.916666
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom2 Area: 256.5
- Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Bedroom2 Length: 18.0
- Bedroom2 Level: Second
- Bedroom2 Width: 14.25
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom3 Area: 208.6875
- Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom3 Length: 15.75
- Bedroom3 Level: Second
- Bedroom3 Width: 13.25
Bedroom 4
- Bedroom4 Area: 424.458333
- Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom4 Length: 27.833333
- Bedroom4 Level: Third
- Bedroom4 Width: 15.25
Bedroom 5
- Bedroom5 Area: 175.972222
- Bedroom5 Length: 11.666666
- Bedroom5 Level: Third
- Bedroom5 Width: 15.083333
Bathroom 1
- Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
- Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Bathroom2 Area: 123.499999
- Bathroom2 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
- Bathroom2 Length: 14.25
- Bathroom2 Level: Second
- Bathroom2 Width: 8.666666
Bathroom 3
- Bathroom3 Area: 61.993055
- Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Bathroom3 Length: 9.416666
- Bathroom3 Level: Second
- Bathroom3 Width: 6.583333
Dining Room
- Dining Room Area: 271.9375
- Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Dining Room Length: 14.25
- Dining Room Level: Main,First
- Dining Room Width: 19.083333
Family Room
- Family Room Area: 231.5625
- Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Family Room Length: 16.25
- Family Room Level: Main,First
- Family Room Width: 14.25
Kitchen
- Kitchen Area: 233.625
- Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Pantry,Countertops - Upgraded,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Storage,Gas Stove
- Kitchen Length: 15.75
- Kitchen Level: Main,First
- Kitchen Width: 14.833333
Laundry
- Laundry Dimen: 7'X7'
Living Room
- Room Living Room Area: 521.25
- Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
- Room Living Room Length: 22.5
- Room Living Room Level: Main,First
- Room Living Room Width: 23.166666
Property Information
Property Info
- Year Round: Yes
- Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
- WARRANTY: No
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Disclosures: 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.
Tax Information
- Tax ID: 415799
- Assessments: $4,611,600
- Book: 31519
- Lot: 00002
- Map: 00217
- Tax Year: 2023
- Zoning: A-2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
- Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
- Accessibility Features: No
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
- Foundation Area: 1884.0
- Cooling Zones: 3
- Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
- Association Security: Security System
- Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
- Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
- Other Agent Compensation: 2.5
Property History for 12 Berkeley Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 12 Berkeley Street
Taxable ValueLand$3,058,900Additions$2,368,500Total$5,427,400
Tax Record2025$34,464 ($2,872 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,347 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,347 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,795 SqFtStories3Lot Size13,196 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1882ZoningA-2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00217 L:00002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 12 Berkeley Street
This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Graham and Parks School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Vassal Lane Upper School Public6 to 8 | ||
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Public9 to 12 | ||
Maria L. Baldwin School PublicPK to 5 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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