A legacy property rich in character, location, and historical pedigree. Rare opportunity to customize your Queen Anne Victorian dream home at the Earnest Longfellow House, located on one of West Cambridge’s most sought-after streets. Note: some listing images are renderings showing the potential after renovation, based on approvals already in place. Set on a large corner lot walkable to Harvard Square, this historic residence includes fully transferable approvals from the Cambridge Historical Commission for stucco removal, a comprehensive renovation, a large rear addition, and a carriage house. A complete build-ready package is included: plans by AIA Fellow Frank Shirley, design team, survey, and vetted contractor. Approved to restore original clapboard and shingle detail. Whether executing the full vision or a more modest scope, the flexibility and value-add potential are unmatched. Paint colors are customizable; the yellow and green shown are for illustrative purposes only.
Property Details
Price:
$6,450,000
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 Street Cambridge MA
- CityCambridge
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02138
Subdivisions in Cambridge
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Cambridge as of Nov 12, 2025
57
Single Family Listed
69
Avg DOM
1,062
Avg $ / SqFt
$4,090,645
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 12 Berkeley Street Cambridge MA is a Single Family for sale in Cambridge, MA, 02138. It is listed for $6,450,000 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 $1,473. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Cambridge is $1,062. The average listing price for Single Family in Cambridge is $4,090,645. To schedule a showing of MLS#73426749 at 12 Berkeley Street in Cambridge, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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12 Berkeley Street
Cambridge, MA