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$4,850,000

12 Ash Street Pl Cambridge, MA 02138

5 beds
4 full, 2 partial
4,379 sqft
0.1 acres
$1,108 / sqft
House

Property details

About 12 Ash Street Pl

Showings start Friday, may 30th. Tucked away on a private way abutting Radcliffe’s Greenleaf House, this distinctive home blends privacy and charm in the heart of Harvard Square. The 29’ formal living room features built-ins, a fireplace, and yard access. A dining room with fireplace connects to a butler’s pantry and 22’ eat-in kitchen with stone counters, stainless appliances, 6-burner gas stove, and French doors to a 22’ deck. Additional spaces include a den, wood-paneled library with fireplace, and half bath. Upstairs, the 24’ primary suite offers 2 walk-in closets, a fireplace, and a 4-piece en-suite bath with its own fireplace. A second bedroom, full bath, and family room with roof deck access complete the level. The top floor offers 2 more bedrooms and a full bath, plus a separate bedroom or office with en-suite bath. Just 2 blocks to the heart of Harvard Square and the Charles River.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size4,379 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.15 Acres
Year built1847
MLS #73378338

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Bathroom, Den, Sitting Room, Office
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5
  • Exterior: Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $4,850,000
  • Price/SqFt: $1,107
  • Annual Tax Amount: $26,619
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Gentle Sloping
  • Directions: Private way off Ash Street between Mount Auburn Street and Brattle Street
  • Year Built: 1847
  • Living Area: 4,379 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73378338
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
  • Office Phone: (617) 864-4430
  • Listing Agent: Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 06, 1996
Home Sold
$1,000,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$4,496,500$26,619
2023$4,111,500$24,093
2022$3,712,300$21,977
2021$3,483,700$20,380
2020$3,330,700$19,152
2019$2,982,600$17,717

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Graham and Parks

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

44 Linnaean St

7

Maria L. Baldwin

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

85 Oxford St

8

Martin Luther King Jr.

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

102 Putnam Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $104,032. Most Cambridge, MA residents have annual incomes $200k+. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have masters degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

27%
<35k
22%
35k-100k
23%
100k-200k
28%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

67%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

4%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
42%
18-34 yrs old
25%
35-64 yrs old
27%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 12 Ash Street Pl

The listing price of 12 Ash Street Pl property is $4,850,000.

The property 12 Ash Street Pl is a house located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138.

Active Listing: 12 Ash Street Pl is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 12 Ash Street Pl are: Graham and Parks (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Maria L. Baldwin (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Martin Luther King Jr. (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Putnam Avenue Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Vassal Lane Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), John F Kennedy (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Cambridge Rindge and Latin (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Prospect Hill Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Match Charter Public School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $26,619 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on February 6, 1996 for $1,000,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 12 Ash Street Pl has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 2 half bathrooms.

The property 12 Ash Street Pl is 4,379 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 12 Ash Street Pl is 1847.

This home is located at 12 Ash Street Pl in Cambridge, MA and zip code 02138 in the Harvard Square neighborhood. This 4,379 square foot home, which was built in 1847, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $4,850,000.

In June 2025 more than 31 listings in Cambridge, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 7 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 28 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Cambridge, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 10%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 28 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,196,500.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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