Michelle Doyle
Flow Realty, Inc.
(978) 690-4362
50 Total Sales
1 in West Cambridge
$680,000 Price
12 Berkeley St Cambridge, MA 02138
West Cambridge Neighborhood
6
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,379
Sq Ft
0.3
Acre Lot
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Wood Flooring
- 7 Fireplaces
- Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
- Victorian Architecture
- Corner Lot
About This Home
As of December 2025A 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.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 09/10/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
John
Northeastern Realty Group
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $28,849
Year Built
- Built in 1882
Lot Details
- 13,196 Sq Ft 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
Additional Features
- Bulkhead
- Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 415799
Community Details
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Medical Services
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 10, 2025
Closed on
Dec 8, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Glenmullen
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Buyer's Agent
John
Northeastern Realty Group
List Price
$6,785,000
Sold Price
$6,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$335,000
-4.94%
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$221,528
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.40%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 31, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 11, 2023
Closed on
Nov 7, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
The Petrowsky Jones Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Borislav Kusturic
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
List Price
$6,300,000
Sold Price
$5,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$350,000
-5.56%
Views
52
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.72%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 30, 1987
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in West Cambridge, MA
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Michelle Doyle
-
C. Devon Holden
C. Devon Holden
C. Devon's Homes, LLC
(857) 380-1194
15 Total Sales
1 in West Cambridge
$2,250,000 Price
-
Minka vanBeuzekom
Minka vanBeuzekom
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(617) 657-2667
55 Total Sales
4 in West Cambridge
$1.5M - $3.5M Price Range
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Robb Cohen Team
Robb Cohen Team
Engel & Volkers Boston
(781) 622-9049
26 Total Sales
1 in West Cambridge
$2,225,000 Price
-
Greater Boston Home Team
GB
Greater Boston Home Team
Greater Boston Home Buying
(857) 290-5645
82 Total Sales
1 in West Cambridge
$1,350,000 Price
-
Hans Nagrath
Hans Nagrath
Compass
(888) 604-7140
164 Total Sales
5 in West Cambridge
$792K - $2.5M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | $6,450,000 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $6,000,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $5,950,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $960,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 12/17/25 | Sold | $6,450,000 | 0.0% | $1,473 / Sq Ft | |
| 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 |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
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| 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 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Michael Glenmullen
Seller's Agent in 2025
Michael Glenmullen
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(617) 335-0889
4 in this area
13 Total Sales
-
J
Buyer's Agent in 2025
John
Northeastern Realty Group
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The Petrowsky Jones Group
Seller's Agent in 2023
The Petrowsky Jones Group
Compass
(617) 240-0799
35 in this area
255 Total Sales
-
John Petrowsky
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
John Petrowsky
Compass
(617) 504-6330
5 in this area
39 Total Sales
-
Borislav Kusturic
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Borislav Kusturic
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(631) 633-0347
3 in this area
63 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73426749
APN: CAMB-000217-000000-000002
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