12 Martin St Cambridge, MA 02138
Neighborhood Nine NeighborhoodEstimated payment $28,529/month
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Property is near public transit and schools
- 2 Fireplaces
- Landscaped Professionally
- Antique Architecture
- 4-minute walk to Sacramento Field
About This Home
Meticulously renovated to the highest standards of design, this striking home artfully preserves its Victorian details while introducing luxurious modern amenities. Restored period features include soaring ceilings, grand proportions, intricate millwork, bay & bow windows, stained glass, pocket doors, built-ins, & wainscoting. Lavish updates include an entire wall of Hope's steel windows, app-controlled lighting & blinds, exquisite stonework, electric car charging, & irrigation. The sleek eat-in kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, a waterfall island, mirrored backsplash, and top-of-the-line appliances including a 6-burner gas range. An adjacent butler's pantry offers glass-fronted cabinets lined with antique mirror, a beverage cooler, & unlacquered brass counters & backsplash. An elegant primary suite is comprised of a bedroom with a fireplace, custom walk-in closet, and opulent bath with floor-to-ceiling marble, a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and floating double vanity.
Listing Agent
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 03/18/2026
Open House Schedule
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Sunday, May 3, 20261:30 to 3:00 pm5/3/2026 1:30:00 PM +00:005/3/2026 3:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $33,780
Year Built
- Built in 1886
Lot Details
- 6,406 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
- Level Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Garden
Home Design
- Antique Architecture
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- 4,891 Sq Ft Home
- 2 Fireplaces
- Entrance Foyer
- Great Room
- Home Office
- Home Gym
- Butlers Pantry
- Laundry on upper level
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
Unfinished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Parking
- 2 Car Parking Spaces
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
- Driveway
- Paved Parking
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
Outdoor Features
- Bulkhead
- Patio
Location
- Property is near public transit and schools
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 5 Cooling Zones
- 5 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 411835
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Near Conservation Area
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Park
- Bike Trail
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 | $30,467 | $4,797,900 | $1,313,800 | $3,484,100 |
| 2024 | $27,574 | $4,657,800 | $1,369,200 | $3,288,600 |
| 2023 | $25,060 | $4,276,500 | $1,397,000 | $2,879,500 |
| 2022 | $22,532 | $3,806,000 | $1,286,000 | $2,520,000 |
| 2021 | $20,621 | $3,525,000 | $1,261,700 | $2,263,300 |
| 2020 | $19,204 | $3,339,900 | $1,197,800 | $2,142,100 |
| 2019 | $17,479 | $2,942,600 | $1,172,100 | $1,770,500 |
| 2018 | $19,126 | $3,040,700 | $1,237,000 | $1,803,700 |
| 2017 | $15,400 | $2,372,900 | $1,179,900 | $1,193,000 |
| 2016 | $15,124 | $2,163,700 | $1,020,700 | $1,143,000 |
| 2015 | $12,891 | $1,648,500 | $894,100 | $754,400 |
| 2014 | $12,600 | $1,503,600 | $792,000 | $711,600 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 03/18/26 | For Sale | $4,850,000 | +9.6% | $992 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/16/2020 04/16/20 | Sold | $4,425,000 | +3.3% | $905 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/13/2020 03/13/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/11/2020 03/11/20 | For Sale | $4,285,000 | +152.0% | $876 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/29/2013 10/29/13 | Sold | $1,700,119 | 0.0% | $364 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/24/2013 09/24/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/16/2013 09/16/13 | Off Market | $1,700,119 | -- | -- | |
| 09/11/2013 09/11/13 | For Sale | $1,500,000 | -- | $321 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Resolvable | $4,425,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $1,700,119 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $1,700,119 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,360,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,360,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,275,089 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73488577
APN: CAMB-000174-000000-000076
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