12 Fainwood Cir Unit 2 Cambridge, MA 02139
Mid-Cambridge NeighborhoodEstimated payment $5,931/month
Highlights
- Property is near public transit
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Park
- Wood Flooring
- Porch
- 5-minute walk to Wilder Play Area
About This Home
Tucked away on a peaceful, tree-lined street in Mid Cambridge, 12 Fainwood Circle Unit 2 offers charm, space, and convenience just two blocks from Inman Square. This light-filled second-floor condo in a three-unit building features beautiful fir floors, 8'–6" ceilings, and newer replacement windows. The spacious eat-in kitchen includes a pantry with in-unit laundry. A thoughtful layout provides open-plan living and dining, three well-proportioned bedrooms, and two exclusive-use porches — front and rear. Additional highlights include private basement storage and one garage parking space in a shared garage. Surrounded by mature trees and with easy access to Harvard, this home is a peaceful urban retreat. New roofs (2025) on both main and garage buildings.
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,249
Year Built
- Built in 1916
HOA Fees
- $300 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Entry on the 2nd floor
- Frame Construction
- Rubber Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,058 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Insulated Windows
- Basement
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Utilities
- No Cooling
- 1 Heating Zone
- Baseboard Heating
Additional Features
- Porch
- Two or More Common Walls
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 406097
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal
- 3 Units
- Low-Rise Condominium
Amenities
- Shops
Recreation
- Park
Pet Policy
- Call for details about the types of pets allowed
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 | $5,115 | $805,500 | $0 | $805,500 |
| 2024 | $4,736 | $800,000 | $0 | $800,000 |
| 2023 | $4,551 | $776,700 | $0 | $776,700 |
| 2022 | $4,537 | $766,400 | $0 | $766,400 |
| 2021 | $4,368 | $746,600 | $0 | $746,600 |
| 2020 | $4,190 | $728,700 | $0 | $728,700 |
| 2019 | $4,025 | $677,600 | $0 | $677,600 |
| 2018 | $4,022 | $623,700 | $0 | $623,700 |
| 2017 | $3,768 | $580,600 | $0 | $580,600 |
| 2016 | $3,686 | $527,300 | $0 | $527,300 |
| 2015 | $3,654 | $467,200 | $0 | $467,200 |
| 2014 | $3,522 | $420,300 | $0 | $420,300 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2025 09/03/25 | For Sale | $975,000 | -- | $922 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condominium Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $162,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $162,000 | -- |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73424936
APN: CAMB-000113-000000-000055-000002
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