12 Salem Street, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$689,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,519
Sq Ft
$454
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1873
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
12
Days on Market
Sold Listed Apr 7, 2006 • MLS# 70363301 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $699,000
Final Sale Price: $689,000
Difference: $10,000 (-1.4%)
Performance Metrics
98.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $460
Sale $/sq ft: $454
This property sold for $454 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.4% below the original asking price.

With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$454/sq ft
Area Median
$1,210/sq ft
Difference
62.5%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Located three blocks from the Red Line on a quiet side street in Cambridgeport, this 1873 antique cottage offers an adorably renovated interior (2000) with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The gourmet kitchen has granite counters and custom cabinets. The light and airy master bedroom features a cathedral ceiling and access to a large treetop deck. In the rear of the house, a seven-foot privacy fence encloses a landscaped yard with bluestone patio, a rear deck, and a hot tub with pergola.

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Property History

Market Insights

56.3%
Price Range
147
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73585510
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 1, 2026
$1,575,000
MLS #73585510 - Active
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Sold
May 25, 2006
$689,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 147
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Listed for Sale
Apr 7, 2006
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: Lauren Holleran Office: Hammond Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2006 $2,664 $563,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,664
Tax Year 2006
Assessed Value
$563,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1873
Living Area 1,519 sq ft
Lot Size 0.05 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s), 3 Or More
Flooring Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Antique, Cottage
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Patio, Hot Tub/spa, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa Private
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck, Patio
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $2,664
Assessed Value $563,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 13 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1873
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,519 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Antique, Cottage
Year Built: 1873
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s), 3 or More
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Hot Tub/Spa, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
Amigos School
0.2 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.5 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+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.5 mi | #16 of 825 | Score: 65.4
Improved 27 spots from last year
+7.2 above state avg
401 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.5 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
1.0 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
1.1 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
0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.3 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.1 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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Neighborhood

12 Salem Street, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lauren Holleran
Listing Office Hammond Real Estate
Office Phone 617-497-4400
Agent MLS ID BB805522
Office MLS ID BB1745
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 11:50 PM 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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