12 Fainwood Circle # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Mid Cambridge
$454,250
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,078
Sq Ft
$421
Price/Sq Ft
1916
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Condominium
Type
27
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jul 10, 2008 • MLS# 70790246 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $445,000
Final Sale Price: $454,250
Difference: +$9,250 (+2.1%)
Performance Metrics
102.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
27
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $413
Sale $/sq ft: $421
This property sold for $421 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 27 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Located on one of Cambridge's prettiest cul-de-sacs, this three-bedroom, first-floor condominium is near Harvard and Inman Squares. This lovely unit features period detail, bay windows, original stamped tin ceilings, beautiful fir floors, spacious updated kitchen, newer windows, in-unit washer and dryer, exclusive-use rear porch, and large basement storage space. Parking for two cars; one in the garage, with tandem space for another car in front of the garage.

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Property History

Market Insights

61.3%
Price Range
28
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73492349
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 29, 2026
$1,150,000
MLS #73492349
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72015234
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Previously Sold
Aug 1, 2016
$722,000
MLS #72015234
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Sold
Sep 15, 2008
$454,250
Property sold
Days on Market: 28
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Listed for Sale
Jul 10, 2008
$445,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group Office: Hammond Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $1,795 $441,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,795
Tax Year 2008
HOA Fee
$150
Per month
Assessed Value
$441,900

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

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

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features Pantry

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces 3
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $1,795
Assessed Value $441,900

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $150
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 28 days

Property Overview

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

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Pantry
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1916
Effective Year (Renovated): 1992
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Tandem
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

3 schools
A
John M Tobin School
0.2 mi | #116 of 825 | Score: 58.4
Dropped 13 spots from last year
+0.2 above state avg
307 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A-
Cambridgeport School
0.4 mi | #217 of 825 | Score: 53.9
Improved 89 spots from last year
-4.3 below state avg
256 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.4 mi | #246 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.6 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.7 mi | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.9 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School 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 | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood

Mid Cambridge

12 Fainwood Circle # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office Hammond Real Estate
Office Phone 617-497-4400
Agent MLS ID TEAM0207
Office MLS ID BB1745
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 6:03 AM EDT
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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