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$1,300,000

12 Buckingham St Somerville, MA 02143

5 beds
2 full
2,526 sqft
0.08 acres
$515 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 12 Buckingham St

Classic Victorian Two-Family in Prime Cambridge Location! Exceptional opportunity on a quiet, tree-lined side street near Harvard, Porter, Kirkland Village, and Inman Square. Well-maintained 2-family offers charm, space, and great convenience—just steps to Whole Foods and near public transit. Unit 2 is extensively renovated 4BR/1BA with an open floor plan, beautiful granite/stainless kitchen, spacious bedrooms, tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and central air. Lease through 8/31/25. Unit 1 is a spacious 1BR/1BA with a modern high-efficiency heating system, hardwood floors, and excellent light. Lease through 5/31/26. Gas cooking, shared laundry, separate updated systems, updated mechanicals, a generous backyard, perfect for entertaining. Ideal for investors or potential owner-occupants. Group showings: Please be on time, Monday July 21st 6pm, Tuesday noon, Wednesday 6pm, Thursday noon. Open houses: Saturday July 26th 1-2 and Sunday 1-2. Seller to review all offers Monday July 28th.

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
StatusActive
(New)
Size2,526 sqft
Lot size0.08 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingOn Street
MLS #73407012

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5
  • Parking: On Street
  • List Price: $1,300,000
  • Price/SqFt: $514
  • Annual Tax Amount: $13,891
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Other
  • Directions: Please gps it.
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 2,526 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.08 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73407012
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Benoit Real Estate Group ,LLC
  • Office Phone: (617) 764-5590
  • Listing Agent: Shane Marrion

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 07, 2007
Home Sold
$550,000
Jan 07, 2002
Home Sold
$410,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,320,400$13,891
2023$1,310,800$13,554
2022$1,245,600$12,680
2021$1,172,700$11,950
2020$1,119,700$11,298
2019$983,300$10,580

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Cambridgeport

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

89 Elm St

4

King Open

Public District PK-5

0.7 mi

850 Cambridge St

6

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

225 Windsor St

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 $83,299. The majority of Somerville, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

20%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
28%
100k-200k
6%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

70%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

6%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
66%
18-34 yrs old
22%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • TennisTennis
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • BMWBMW
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 12 Buckingham St

The listing price of 12 Buckingham St property is $1,300,000.

The property 12 Buckingham St is a multi located in Somerville, Massachusetts, 02143.

Active Listing: 12 Buckingham St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 12 Buckingham St are: Cambridgeport (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), King Open (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Fletcher/Maynard Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cambridge Street Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Putnam Avenue Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Cambridge Rindge and Latin (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Prospect Hill Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Somerville High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $13,891 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 7, 2007 for $550,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property 12 Buckingham St is 2,526 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 12 Buckingham St is 1900.

This home is located at 12 Buckingham St in Somerville, MA and zip code 02143 in the Cobble Hill / Ward 2 neighborhood. This 2,526 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,300,000.

Somerville, MA housing market in June 2025 saw over 27 listings sold above listed price, more than 1 sold at listed price and over 20 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Somerville, MA between May and June 2025 decreased by 2.8%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 29 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,100,000.

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

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