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12 Fainwood Circle # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Mid Cambridge
$1,150,000
Est. $6,554/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,078
Sq Ft
$1,067
Price/Sq Ft
1916
Year Built
4 hours 53 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Mar 26, 2026 • MLS# 73492349 Copied!

About this home

HISTORIC CHARM WITH MODERN COMFORT. Set on a residential side street with no through traffic in the heart of Mid Cambridge, #12 Fainwood Circle, Unit 1 offers a peaceful setting with exceptional access to Inman, Harvard, Kendall, and Central Squares. This high first-floor home features a thoughtful, efficient layout with no wasted space and offers a clear separation between living and bedroom areas. The condo offers three true bedrooms and two renovated full baths, including an en suite primary bath with heated floor. A spacious eat-in kitchen provides updated cabinetry, generous granite counter space, and access to a separate laundry room with sink and storage. Period details add character, including 9 foot high ceilings, some with antique pressed-tin, bow windows, chair rails, decorative molding, and wood flooring. Additional features include a private deck, garage parking, air conditioning, an electric fireplace, and private basement storage.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1916
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,078 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Open House Schedule

29
Mar
Sunday, March 29
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
28
Mar
Saturday, March 28
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1916
Living Area 1,078 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling Ductless
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry First Floor, In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Off Street
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $2,863
Assessed Value $929,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: First Floor, In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1916
Effective Year (Renovated): 1985
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Ductless
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Ductless
Cooling Zones: 5
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Mid Cambridge

12 Fainwood Circle # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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Nearby Schools

School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.4 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
0.8 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.9 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.5 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.2 mi | #137 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
291 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades 01-06
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.6 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.7 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.9 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.8 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
NuVu Innovation School
0.7 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.7 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.0 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 26, 2026
$1,150,000
Original listing
Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 26, 2026 New Listing Added $1,150,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
4 hours 53 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$1,067

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $2,863 $929,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,863
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$300
Monthly
Assessed Value
$929,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Shari Lyons
Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB802618
Office MLS ID AN3108
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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