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Under Agreement · PendingListed 34 days ago

$1,575,000

12 Salem St, Cambridge, MA 02139

3
beds
1.5
baths
1,519
sqft
Lot sizeThe land that comes with the home, as reported to the MLS.
2,178 sqft
Year builtThe year the building was originally built, as reported by the listing agent.
1873
On the marketDays since the home was listed. New listings tend to move fastest.
34 days ago
Property type
Single Family Residence
Price per sqftList price divided by interior living area — handy for comparing homes of different sizes.
$1,037
ParkingSpaces that come with the home, as reported to the MLS.
0 spaces
Annual taxesLast annual property tax bill reported to the MLS. A new owner's bill can differ.
$8,049

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What’s Special

  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard

Offers due Tuesday 10/6 at 12:00 noon. 12 Salem is a significantly updated single family residence on a quaint and quiet street in an unparalleled natural setting in Cambridgeport! Stroll through the picket fence to discover a curated garden beckoning you toward a rose-covered trellis to the gated, fully-fenced back yard with pergola, deck, and large brick patio perfect for alfresco dining under a canopy of mature trees. It’s tempting to linger here in this stunningly secluded environment but enter the front door to a foyer flanked on either side by a spacious formal living and dining room with newly screened and coated hardwood floors. The updated kitchen shines with new soft-close cabinetry, SS appliances ,marble backsplash and tile floors. A back wall of cabinetry and shelves adds additional storage and aesthetic appeal. A main floor bedroom, office, or family room with closet may be entered privately from the back patio. A powder room and coat closet large enough for a first floor laundry complete the main floor. Upstairs is a generous primary bedroom with a private entrance to the roof deck enveloped by lush foliage overlooking the back yard. An additional guest bedroom and newly renovated full bathroom with glass-tiled bath/shower round out the second floor. The outdoor living spaces here are rare, simply sublime and utterly private. Exteriors painted in 2025 and Interiors freshly painted in 2026. Closet space galore! A treasure in the heart of Cambridgeport, 12 Salem St offers a rare combination of privacy and easy access to everything that makes the Cambridge lifestyle so desirable. Perfectly poised just blocks from the Charles River, Magazine Beach Park with its abundant green space, and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Close to the Red Line in Central Square offering an easy commute to Boston. This is an exceptional opportunity to own a single family home in Cambridgeport, full of character in a serene setting! See list of upgrades and improvements in paperclip.

Listing courtesy of Nancy Cole, Compass · MLS PIN #73585510

Facts & Features

Status
Under Agreement
Active status flag
Pending
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1 full, 1 half
Living area
1,519 sqft

Interior

2
  • Foyer
  • Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

8
  • Deck
  • Deck - Roof
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Professional Landscaping
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Fenced Yard
  • Garden

Parking

1
  • On Street

Laundry

1
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Heating

2
  • Baseboard
  • Natural Gas

Cooling

1
  • Window Unit(s)

Appliances

10
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Washer
  • Dryer

MLS PIN #73585510 · Listed October 1, 2026

Location

12 Salem St, Cambridge · All Cambridge homes

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