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12 Shepard St. # A, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Neighborhood 9
$3,000
Est. $215/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
731
Sq Ft
$4
Price/Sq Ft
731
Lot Sq Ft
10
Days on Market
Active Listed Jun 12, 2026 • MLS# 73535242 Copied!

About this home

Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street in Cambridge's highly sought-after Neighborhood Nine, this bright and inviting 2-bedroom garden-level condo offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and location. Just minutes from both Harvard Square and Porter Square, you'll enjoy easy access to the Red Line, local cafés, restaurants, shops, and everything that makes Cambridge one of Greater Boston's most vibrant communities.Inside, the thoughtfully designed 731-square-foot layout maximizes every inch of space and features new hardwood floors, a private street entrance, a comfortable living area, two equal-sized bedrooms ideal for roommates or a home office setup, and generous storage throughout. Additional conveniences include common laundry facilities, private storage, and access to a shared fenced outdoor space perfect for relaxing or enjoying time with friends.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SPRING ROSE LLC
Mailing Address 140 SPRING ST., WATERTOWN, MA, 02472

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $843,300

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $843,300 $843,300

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Sep 8, 2023 $510,000 81977/0144
Dec 30, 2013 $1 63126/0551
Apr 17, 2013 $317,000 61624/0497
Apr 30, 2012 $306,000 58997/0437
Sep 17, 2008 $207,500 51690/0368
Jun 28, 2005 $279,000 45485/0311
Jun 4, 1986 $225,000 33420/0124
Sep 28, 1979 $25,300 13801/0263

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Feb 28, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
remove and replace kitchen cabinets, appliances, and countertops
By James P. Murphy general contracting
Permit #qu2z-8suj:164078
Open $20,000
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Property Data Comparison

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Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 1,122 731
Match: geocode_proximity (87.4% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
731 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Living Area 731 sq ft
Lot Size 731 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Building
Features Single Living Level

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

No financial details available

Interior Features

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Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
Interior Features: Single Living Level
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Laundry: In Building
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Neighborhood

Neighborhood 9

12 Shepard St. # A, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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Nearby Schools

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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.9 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
Shady Hill School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.4 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
A
Amigos School
1.4 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
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.6 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.2 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.8 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
1.1 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
1.7 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
2.0 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
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 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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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Jun 12, 2026
$3,000
Original listing
Agent: Greg Dorsey Office: BBA Realty Group

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 12, 2026 New Listing Added $3,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
10 days
Price per Sq Ft
$4

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Greg Dorsey
Listing Office BBA Realty Group
Agent MLS ID CN207344
Office MLS ID AN1356
Listing Data Updated Jun 16, 2026 3:05 AM 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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