RENTED AUG 1, 2025

12 Ware St Unit B Cambridge, MA 02138

Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $732,099 - $811,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
935 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold November 09, 2021

Last sale price $650,000 $695 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,410/month

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Property is near public transit
  • Community Pool
  • Medical Services
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Joan Lorentz Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Unbeatable Harvard Square location! Available August 1, this incredible 935 SF garden-level rental is just 2 blocks from Harvard Yard and 0.4 miles to the Red Line. Set in a gracious brick building with mature gardens, the unit features an expansive open-concept living and dining area, a spacious entryway, and two generously sized bedrooms with built-ins—perfect for work-from-home flexibility. Enjoy a newly renovated kitchen and bathroom, hardwood floors, updated light fixtures, and newer windows throughout. Building amenities include common laundry, bike storage, intercom access, and elevator service. A rare opportunity to live in the heart of Cambridge’s most vibrant neighborhood!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Marika and Adam Real Estate Group

Hammond Residential Real Estate Listed on: 06/20/2025

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Adam Aroesty

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Last Renter's Agent

Katelyn McDevitt

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 2000

Lot Details

  • 871

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,500
  • Property Available on 8/1/25
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, recreational facilities, gardener, laundry facilities
  • Assessor Parcel Number 408931

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

2000

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-08-01
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(1 Year),Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3500

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 2000

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 935
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 935
  • Living Area: 935
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN6753

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Recreational Facilities, Gardener, Laundry Facilities
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 408931
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2021
Closed on
Nov 9, 2021
Sold by
Noman Ahmed and Ahmed Shameem
Bought by
Shatz-Hauser Kayla and Hauser Austin
Seller's Agent
The Denman Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jean Lynch
Conway - Hull
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.37%
Current Estimated Value
$779,775

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$129,775
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.56%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Outstanding Balance
$475,758
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$304,017

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2017
Closed on
Mar 15, 2017
Sold by
Oconnell Martin C Est
Bought by
Norman Shameem and Norman Ahmed
Seller's Agent
Charles Cherney
Compass
Buyer's Agent
The Petrowsky Jones Group
Compass
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$526,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
23.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.65%
Original Mortgage
$420,800
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1990
Sold by
Atamian Helen M
Bought by
Oconnell Martin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,250
Interest Rate
10.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shatz-Hauser Kayla $650,000 None Available
Norman Shameem $526,000 --
Norman Shameem $526,000 --
Oconnell Martin $85,000 --
Oconnell Martin $85,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shatz-Hauser Kayla $520,000
Previous Owner Norman Shameem $420,800
Previous Owner Oconnell Martin $70,000
Previous Owner Oconnell Martin $72,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Under Contract -- -- --
06/20/2025 06/20/25 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
11/09/2021 11/09/21 Sold $650,000 -1.4% $695 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/07/2021 10/07/21 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2021 09/21/21 For Sale $659,000 +25.3% $705 / Sq Ft
03/15/2017 03/15/17 Sold $526,000 +23.8% $591 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/01/2017 02/01/17 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2017 01/27/17 For Sale $425,000 -- $478 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $3,838 $604,400 $0 $604,400
2024 $3,522 $594,900 $0 $594,900
2023 $3,456 $589,700 $0 $589,700
2022 $3,434 $580,100 $0 $580,100
2021 $3,362 $574,700 $0 $574,700
2020 $3,232 $562,000 $0 $562,000
2019 $3,093 $520,700 $0 $520,700
2018 $2,817 $447,800 $0 $447,800
2017 $2,700 $416,100 $0 $416,100
2016 $2,586 $370,000 $0 $370,000
2015 $2,560 $327,400 $0 $327,400
2014 $2,395 $285,800 $0 $285,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Adam Aroesty

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Adam Aroesty

    Hammond Residential Real Estate

    (617) 571-9843

    1 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Adam Aroesty
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  • K

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Katelyn McDevitt

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    Katelyn McDevitt
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  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    The Denman Group

    Compass

    (617) 518-4570

    21 in this area

    659 Total Sales

    The Denman Group
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jean Lynch

    Conway - Hull

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  • Charles Cherney

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Charles Cherney

    Compass

    (617) 733-8937

    11 in this area

    125 Total Sales

    Charles Cherney
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73394562

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000135-000000-000025-000012-B

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02138 Mid-Cambridge

12 Ware St Unit B, Cambridge, MA

Not Listed for Sale

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