12 Fainwood Cir # 1, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
$722,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$599,000
Final Sale Price:
$722,000
Difference:
+$123,000 (+20.5%)
Performance Metrics
120.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$556
Sale $/sq ft:
$670
This property sold for $670 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 20.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
In the heart of Mid Cambridge, Fainwood Circle is one of Cambridge’s best hidden streets. Tucked away at the first bend in the street, #12 sits pleasantly surrounded by trees. Unit 1 is a high first floor home with direct access to a private side porch and easy access to the garage parking. The layout has excellent flow, offers wonderful flexibility--and three real bedrooms. The large eat-in kitchen has ample cabinetry, prep area and even a pantry with in-unit laundry. Antique pressed-tin ceilings in many rooms. Well maintained building, well funded association. 7/10 mi to Central Square or Harvard yard, 8/10 mi to Kendall and just 2 blocks to Inman.
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Property History
Market Insights
47.9%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73492349
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Apr 29, 2026
$1,150,000
MLS #73492349
Sold
Aug 1, 2016
$722,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
Sold
Aug 1, 2016
$722,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
Listed for Sale
Jun 1, 2016
$599,000
Original listing
Agent: Jonathan Mitchell
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Listed for Sale
Jun 1, 2016
$599,000
Original listing
Agent: Jonathan Mitchell
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,150,000 | - | - | MLS #73492349 |
| 08/01/2016 | ✓ Sold | $722,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 08/01/2016 | ✓ Sold | $722,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/01/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $599,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 06/01/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $599,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $2,070 | $574,100 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$2,070
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$222
Monthly
Assessed Value
$574,100
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1916
Living Area
1,078 sq ft
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
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
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$2,070
Assessed Value
$574,100
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$222 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
2
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
2nd Parking Space In Tandem W/ Garage Space Is Used By Custom, Is Not Official. Taxes Listed W/ Res Exemption. Condo Docs And Addtl Assoc Details Attached. Pets W/ Association Approval, See Agent For Further Dtls. Note: Revised Info & Budget Attached To Mls 6/5 @ 6pm
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Field Card
Documents
Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Floor Plans (4)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
7 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
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
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, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
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:
2
Parking Features:
Detached, Off Street
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
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
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
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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Neighborhood
12 Fainwood Cir # 1, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Office Phone
617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID
BB802520
Office MLS ID
BB2438
Listing Data Updated
Aug 1, 2016 4:41 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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