12 Berkeley St Cambridge, MA 02138
West Cambridge NeighborhoodEstimated payment $36,332/month
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- Property is near public transit
- Victorian Architecture
- Medical Services
- Wood Flooring
- 4-minute walk to Longfellow Park
About This Home
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.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $28,849
Year Built
- Built in 1882
Lot Details
- 0.3 Acre Lot
- Corner Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Off-Street Parking
- Deeded Parking
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Queen Anne Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Shingle Siding
Interior Spaces
- 4,379 Sq Ft Home
- Wet Bar
- 7 Fireplaces
- Wood Flooring
- Home Security System
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Additional Features
- Bulkhead
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 415799
Community Details
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Tennis Courts
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Medical Services
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,464 | $5,427,400 | $3,058,900 | $2,368,500 |
| 2024 | $28,849 | $4,873,200 | $3,034,400 | $1,838,800 |
| 2023 | $27,024 | $4,611,600 | $3,022,100 | $1,589,500 |
| 2022 | $24,549 | $4,146,800 | $2,740,400 | $1,406,400 |
| 2021 | $22,575 | $3,858,900 | $2,689,200 | $1,169,700 |
| 2020 | $21,167 | $3,681,300 | $2,573,700 | $1,107,600 |
| 2019 | $18,950 | $3,190,300 | $2,167,900 | $1,022,400 |
| 2018 | $19,495 | $3,099,300 | $2,156,800 | $942,500 |
| 2017 | $19,168 | $2,953,400 | $2,056,600 | $896,800 |
| 2016 | $18,440 | $2,638,100 | $1,778,700 | $859,400 |
| 2015 | $19,035 | $2,434,200 | $1,667,600 | $766,600 |
| 2014 | $19,938 | $2,379,200 | $1,623,100 | $756,100 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 11/18/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/24/2025 10/24/25 | Price Changed | $6,450,000 | -4.9% | $1,473 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/10/2025 09/10/25 | For Sale | $6,785,000 | +14.0% | $1,549 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/29/2023 11/29/23 | Sold | $5,950,000 | -5.6% | $1,359 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/25/2023 10/25/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/11/2023 10/11/23 | For Sale | $6,300,000 | -- | $1,439 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $960,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $150,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $175,000 | No Value Available |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73426749
APN: CAMB-000217-000000-000002
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
The property listing data and information, or the Images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information, and the Images, are for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the Images, set forth herein.
- 3 Berkeley Place
- 44 Garden St
- 32 Hawthorn St
- 50 Follen St Unit 505
- 69A Walker St Unit A
- 202 Garden St
- 9 Chauncy St Unit 61
- 1600 Massachusetts Ave Unit 404
- 988 Memorial Dr Unit 386
- 15 Hubbard Park Rd
- 130 Mount Auburn St Unit 108
- 84 Garden St
- 986 Memorial Dr Unit 404
- 983 Memorial Dr Unit 502
- 984 Memorial Dr Unit 984-503
- 20 Maynard Place
- 153 Brattle St
- 48 Hubbard Park Rd
- 12-14 Gray Gardens W
- 43 Linnaean St Unit 42