12 Martin Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$4,850,000
$3,600,000
Est. $21,219/month
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6
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,891
Sq Ft
$736
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1886
Year Built
2
Parking
168
Days on Market
Sale Pending Price Drop -$1,250,000 Listed Mar 18, 2026 • MLS# 73488577 Copied! • Updated Sep 3, 2026

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About this home

Meticulously renovated to the highest standards of design, this striking home artfully preserves its Victorian details while introducing luxurious modern amenities. Restored period features include soaring ceilings, grand proportions, intricate millwork, bay & bow windows, stained glass, pocket doors, built-ins, & wainscoting. Lavish updates include an entire wall of Hope's steel windows, app-controlled lighting & blinds, exquisite stonework, electric car charging, & irrigation. The sleek eat-in kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, a waterfall island, mirrored backsplash, and top-of-the-line appliances including a 6-burner gas range. An adjacent butler's pantry offers glass-fronted cabinets lined with antique mirror, a beverage cooler, & unlacquered brass counters & backsplash. An elegant primary suite is comprised of a bedroom with a fireplace, custom walk-in closet, and opulent bath with floor-to-ceiling marble, a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and floating double vanity.

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Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
25.8%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Pending Sale
Sep 3, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
Aug 19, 2026
$3,600,000 $600,000 (-14.29%)
From $4,200,000 to $3,600,000 (-14.3%)
Price Reduced
Jun 11, 2026
$4,200,000 $650,000 (-13.4%)
From $4,850,000 to $4,200,000 (-13.4%)
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Listed for Sale
Mar 18, 2026
$4,850,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Previous Transaction - MLS #72631706
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 16, 2020
$4,425,000
MLS #72631706

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $33,780 $4,919,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$33,780
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$4,919,800

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1886
Living Area 4,891 sq ft
Lot Size 0.15 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 12

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Laundry Second Floor
Features Great Room, Bedroom, Foyer, Exercise Room, Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Victorian, Antique
Roof None
Features Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio
Features Paved Drive, Paved
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $33,780
Assessed Value $4,919,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures Per architects plans. 4,674 +/- sq. ft. per City records.
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 169 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1886
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,891 sq ft
Total Rooms
12

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features: Great Room, Bedroom, Foyer, Exercise Room, Office
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Laundry: Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian, Antique
Year Built: 1886
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof:
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 5
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 5
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.9 mi | #105 of 825 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.5 mi
Grades 01-12
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.5 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
A
Amigos School
1.5 mi | #46 of 352 | Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.2 mi | #238 of 825 | Score: 52.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
323 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.7 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.2 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-
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.7 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
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.0 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
Farr Academy School
1.6 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.7 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 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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12 Martin Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Office Phone 617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID TM331934
Office MLS ID AN6200
Listing Data Updated Sep 3, 2026 11:14 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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