12 Berkeley Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 4
- Sqft
- 4,347
- Garage
- Yes
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Overview
Welcome to 12 Berkeley Street, a captivating Queen Anne home in Cambridge’s Berkeley Street Historic District. This residence offers elegance and warmth, ideally situated on a corner with a peaceful, tree-lined cul-de-sac, close to Harvard Law, Lesley University, and vibrant Harvard Square. The sun-drenched interior features 6 bedrooms, high ceilings, and oversized windows that capture lush garden views. Thoughtfully designed by Peabody and Stearns for E. W. Longfellow, the son of H. W. Longfellow, owning this home is truly owning a piece of American history. Outdoors, enjoy an exceptionally large lot, especially given the proximity to Harvard Square, totaling 13,169 square feet of level land with 2 spacious decks perfect for gatherings. The home also includes an elevator serving the 1st and 2nd floors plus the lower level, along with a rare two-car garage and additional parking, creating a perfect balance of luxury and convenience on one of Cambridge’s most prestigious streets.
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Basic info
- Property type
- House
- Number of bedrooms
- 6
- Number of bathrooms
- 4
- Square feet
- 4,347
- Lot size (acres)
- 0.30
- Year built
- 1882
Interior features
- Basement
- Yes, Unfinished
- Fireplaces
- 7
Garage and parking
- Garage parking spaces
- 2
Utilities
- Heating
- Natural gas, Heat pump, Central, Forced air, Electric
- Cooling
- Central air, Heat pump
- Sewer
- Public sewer
- Water
- Public
Taxes
- Tax Annual Amount (2025)
- $31,084
Public schools
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