12 Fainwood Circle # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Mid Cambridge
$1,150,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,078
Sq Ft
$1,067
Price/Sq Ft
1916
Year Built
1
Garage Space
10
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 26, 2026 • MLS# 73492349 Copied! • Updated Apr 29, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,150,000
Final Sale Price: $1,150,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
10
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,067
Sale $/sq ft: $1,067
This property sold for $1,067 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 10 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

HISTORIC CHARM WITH MODERN COMFORT. Set on a residential side street with no through traffic in the heart of Mid Cambridge, #12 Fainwood Circle, Unit 1 offers a peaceful setting with exceptional access to Inman, Harvard, Kendall, and Central Squares. This high first-floor home features a thoughtful, efficient layout with no wasted space and offers a clear separation between living and bedroom areas. The condo offers three true bedrooms and two renovated full baths, including an en suite primary bath with heated floor. A spacious eat-in kitchen provides updated cabinetry, generous granite counter space, and access to a separate laundry room with sink and storage. Period details add character, including 9 foot high ceilings, some with antique pressed-tin, bow windows, chair rails, decorative molding, and wood flooring. Additional features include a private deck, garage parking, air conditioning, an electric fireplace, and private basement storage.

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Property History

Market Insights

11
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

✓
Sold
Apr 29, 2026
$1,150,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 11
⏳
Pending Sale
Apr 6, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 26, 2026
$1,150,000
Original listing
Agent: Shari Lyons Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 26, 2026
$1,150,000
Original listing
Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $2,863 $929,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,863
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$300
Monthly
Assessed Value
$929,900

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1916
Living Area 1,078 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling Ductless
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry First Floor, 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
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $2,863
Assessed Value $929,900

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $300 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
Amenities Storage
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures 2nd Parking Space In Tandem W/garage Space Is Used By Practice, Is Not Official. Taxes Listed Include The Residential Exemption And Community Preservation Act Of $166. Pets Limited To 2 Cats Per Unit. Non-smoking Association.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (6)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 11 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1916
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,078 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: First Floor, 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, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Ductless
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Ductless
Cooling Zones: 5
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

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

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, University

Nearby Schools

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Location

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Neighborhood

Mid Cambridge

12 Fainwood Circle # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Shari Lyons
Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Office Phone 617-731-4644
Agent MLS ID BB802618
Office MLS ID AN3108
Listing Data Updated Apr 29, 2026 2:48 PM EDT
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