12 Salem St, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Cambridgeport
$1,575,000
Est. $8,835/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.

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3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,519
Sq Ft
$1,037
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1873
Year Built
12 hours 29 minutes
Time on Market
For Sale Open House Listed Oct 1, 2026 • MLS# 73585510 Copied! • Updated Oct 1, 2026

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Open House Schedule

04
Oct
Sunday, October 4
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
02
Oct
Friday, October 2
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
03
Oct
Saturday, October 3
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

About this home

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 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.

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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Oct 1, 2026
$1,575,000
Original listing
Agent: Nancy Cole Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $8,049 $1,684,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,049
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,684,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1873
Living Area 1,519 sq ft
Lot Size 0.05 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Basement Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup
Features Foyer, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Antique
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio
Features On Street
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer
Annual Tax $8,049
Assessed Value $1,684,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Property Card Says 2 Bedrooms. City Confirmed 3 Bedrooms As Per Owners. Curb Cut May Be Possible As Property Meets Requirements In Terms Of Measurements, However, Seller Did Not Pursue So Buyer/buyers Agent To Do Their Due Diligence. Some Photos Digitally Enhanced And Some Photos From Summer.
Exclusions Staging Items Including Some Outdoor Pots.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color Green
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Public Record has 2 bedrooms but 3 bedrooms changed with the City as per owner.
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1873
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,519 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Main Level Bedrooms
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Foyer, Internet Available - Broadband
Windows:
Basement: Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Antique
Year Built: 1873
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch: Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

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Neighborhood

Cambridgeport

12 Salem St, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Nancy Cole
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 351-207-1153
Agent MLS ID CN221384
Office MLS ID AN6724
Listing Data Updated Oct 1, 2026 8:01 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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