$1,400,000
SOLD SEP 24, 2025

212 Third St Cambridge, MA 02141

East Cambridge Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
1,056 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,077 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • City View
  • Antique Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Lopez Costa Taylor Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

When he stepped into 212 Third Street 31 years ago, it was very tired but it had something intangible: a soul. Layer after layer he revealed the heart and beauty of this Kendall Square gem. Today he is passing on a stunningly appointed brick row house with top of the line finishes and systems, a delicious kitchen and an enchanting fenced garden with patio. A beautiful primary suite was created on the top floor by adding a large, windowed dormer that brings in abundant natural light. Distinguishing the house is the way the original brick walls and wood beams blend with the gorgeous updated finishes. There is a gas insert in the original fireplace, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, an unfinished basement with Viessman heating system, plus mini split AC units to assure year-round comfort. Now that Kendall Square has risen up around him, he also passes on the opportunity for you to feel you are living in a European cottage while being adjacent to the technology mecca that is East Cambridge.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Palumbo-Hanson

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 07/09/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Caulfield

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,041

Year Built

  • Built in 1826

Lot Details

  • 1,056 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Zero Lot Line

Home Design

  • Antique Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • Decorative Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Shared Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • By Lottery Elementary School
  • Rindge & Latin High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating Available
  • 110 Volts
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 399986

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • East Cambridge, Kendall Sq, Lechmere Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,041

Year Built

Built in 1826

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Antique
  • Year Built: 1826
  • Subdivision Name: East Cambridge, Kendall Sq, Lechmere
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Pine
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1300
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1300
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle, Rubber
  • View: City View(s), City
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Off Street, Unpaved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: 3 or More, Ductless
  • Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 399986
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Zero Lot Line, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1056
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7040.87

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rindge & Latin
  • Elementary School: By Lottery

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/24/2025 09/24/25 Sold $1,400,000 +5.7% $1,077 / Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $1,325,000 -- $1,019 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Laura Palumbo-Hanson

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Laura Palumbo-Hanson

    Gibson Sothebys International Realty

    (617) 413-5537

    1 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Laura Palumbo-Hanson
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  • Kevin Caulfield

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Kevin Caulfield

    Compass

    (617) 501-3685

    1 in this area

    191 Total Sales

    Kevin Caulfield
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73401692

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02141 East Cambridge

212 Third St, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 212 Third St, Cambridge, MA 02141 and is currently priced at $1,400,000, approximately $1,076 per square foot. This property was built in 1826. 212 Third St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Prospect Hill Academy Charter School, Community Charter School of Cambridge, and Torit Montessori School.

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