The Earnest Longfellow House offers a rare opportunity to customize your Queen Anne Victorian dream home on one of West Cambridge’s most sought-after streets. NOTE: some listing images are renderings of the property showing the potential after renovation based on the Historical Approval in place. Set on a large corner lot walkable to Harvard Square, this historic residence comes with fully transferable approvals from the Cambridge Historic Commission for stucco removal, comprehensive renovation, large rear addition, and carriage house. Architectural plans by AIA Fellow Frank Shirley and a full build-ready package—including survey, design team, and vetted contractors—are included. Approved to restore original clapboard and shingle details. Whether realizing the full vision or a more modest approach, the flexibility is unmatched. A legacy property rich in character, location, and historical pedigree. Paint colors are customizable and the yellow/green scheme is for demonstration purposes.
Property Details
Price:
$6,785,000
MLS #:
73426749
Status:
Active
Beds:
6
Baths:
3.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Listed Date:
Sep 10, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
4,379
Total Sq Ft:
4,379
Lot Size:
13,196 sqft / 0.30 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1882
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
7
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Central
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Architectural Style
Victorian, Shingle, Queen Anne
Community Features
Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/ Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Public School, T- Station, University
Parking Features
Detached, Off Street, Deeded
Parking Spots
2
Security Features
Security System
Financial
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$28,849
Map
Community
- Address12 Berkeley Cambridge MA
- CityCambridge
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02138
Subdivisions in Cambridge
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Cambridge as of Sep 11, 2025
53
Single Family Listed
73
Avg DOM
1,094
Avg $ / SqFt
$4,275,018
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 12 Berkeley Cambridge MA is a Single Family for sale in Cambridge, MA, 02138. It is listed for $6,785,000 and features 6 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 4,379 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1882. The current price per square foot is $1,549. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Cambridge is $1,094. The average listing price for Single Family in Cambridge is $4,275,018. To schedule a showing of MLS#73426749 at 12 Berkeley in Cambridge, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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12 Berkeley
Cambridge, MA