12-14 Norumbega St # 12, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Strawberry Hill
$1,320,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,853
Sq Ft
$712
Price/Sq Ft
1903
Year Built
1
Parking
18
Days on Market
Sold Listed May 14, 2025 • MLS# 73374154 Copied! • Updated Jul 2, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,300,000
Final Sale Price: $1,320,000
Difference: +$20,000 (+1.5%)
Performance Metrics
101.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
18
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $702
Sale $/sq ft: $712
This property sold for $712 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 18 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 21 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$712/sq ft
Area Median
$513/sq ft
Difference
+38.9%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Located in the highly desirable Strawberry Hill neighborhood, this meticulously crafted 2021 condo conversion provides everything you need for today’s living. The main level highlights a contemporary, open floor plan featuring a living/dining room with shiplap-faced fireplace and custom oak shelving, chef’s kitchen with Thermador appliances, clean line cabinets and a waterfall quartz island with seating, and the primary bedroom with en suite bath. The lower level offers two large bedrooms with custom built-ins and ample closet space, a full bath and laundry. Other highlights include Porcelanosa tiles in the baths, a private yard with stone patio and one-car parking. This property is conveniently located close to public transportation, Harvard Square, Fresh Pond, Whole Foods, Formaggio Kitchen and Intelligentsia Coffee. It is also minutes from the highly acclaimed Sofra Bakery and Café.

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Property History

Market Insights

9.1%
Price Range
20
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Jun 27, 2025
$1,320,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 20
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 14, 2025
$1,300,000
Original listing
Agent: Alex Genovese Office: Flow Realty, Inc.
Previous Transaction - MLS #72934122
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jan 18, 2022
$1,200,000
MLS #72934122

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,698 $1,054,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,698
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$240
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,054,800

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1903
Living Area 1,853 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual
Cooling Central Air, Individual
Flooring Wood, Tile, Engineered Hardwood
Appliances Range, Disposal, Microwave, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Range Hood
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, In Unit, Washer Hookup
Features Play Room, Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6), Cement Board
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Security, Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
Features Tandem
Total Spaces 1
Electric 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $6,698
Assessed Value $1,054,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $240 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 1
Seller Disclosures Real Estate Taxes Do Not Reflect Residential Tax Exemption, With The Exemption Actual Tax Bill Is $3, 432.55/year
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 12
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Master Plan, Certificate Of Insurance (3)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 20 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1903
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,853 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
2
Entry Level
1
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Engineered Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Disposal, Microwave, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Play Room, Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, In Unit, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1903
Effective Year (Renovated): 2021
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6), Cement Board
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air, Individual
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
Fencing: Security, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Tandem

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, 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
Shady Hill School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.6 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.
2.1 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Amigos School
2.5 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2.7 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
B+
Haggerty School
0.2 mi | #254 of 824 | Score: 52.3
Improved 122 spots from last year
-5.9 below state avg
250 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.7 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.7 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
2.1 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
3.2 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
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
3.4 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
2.6 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
3.5 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

Strawberry Hill

12-14 Norumbega St # 12, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Office Flow Realty, Inc.
Office Phone 888-750-3569
Agent MLS ID BB700582
Office MLS ID NB4184
Listing Data Updated Jul 2, 2025 10:06 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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