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Sold for $2,500,000
    • $2,500,000

    12 Merrill St, Cambridge, MA 02139

    9beds
    3,429sqft
    3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
    Built in 1916
    -- sqft lot
    $2,527,200 Zestimate®
    $729/sqft
    $4,278 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,527,200

    $2.35M - $2.73M

    $4,278/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This grand Merrill Street three family, circa 1916, showcases quality, spaciousness and elegant floor plan with high ceilings, faux fireplaces entrance halls and rich architectural detail. Lovingly cared for and enjoyed by three generations of the same family, it now provides the opportunity for rental investors, owner occupancy and developers. The welcoming vestibule opens to a grand front hall staircase that leads to 18 total rooms that are split into three apartments of 6 rooms. Each apartment has a welcoming foyer, lovely living room with bay windows, dining room with natural woodwork, china cabinet, three bedrooms, nicely updated bath and updated kitchen, generous pantry and porch. Additional features include gleaming hard wood floors, replacement windows, and electrical upgrade. Convenient to all Cambridge has to offer, including only a little over half-mile to both Harvard & Central Squares, public transportation, numerous restaurants options and shopping venues

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: September 30, 2025 at 04:24pm

    Listed by:

    Patrick Murphy 617-470-7540,

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont 617-484-5300

    Bought with:

    The Samantha Eisenberg Group

    Compass

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73389500

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 9
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    Features
    • Pantry, Crown Molding, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,429
    • Total interior livable area: 3,429 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 3,429

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
    • Garage spaces: 1
    • Uncovered spaces: 1
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch
    Lot
    • Size: 3,250 sqft
    Details
    • Foundation area: 0
    • Parcel number: 406304
    • Zoning: res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Property subtype: 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Roof: Rubber
    Condition
    • Year built: 1916

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    HOA & financial

    Other financial information
    • Total actual rent: 0

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Seller W/Participate

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/30/2025Sold$2,500,000-9.1%$729/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73389500 Report a problem
    7/11/2025Price change$2,750,000-3.5%$802/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73389500 Report a problem
    6/11/2025Listed for sale$2,850,000-4.7%$831/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73389500 Report a problem
    12/4/2022Listing removed$2,990,000$872/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72992295 Report a problem
    6/3/2022Listed for sale$2,990,000$872/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #72992295 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,980 +7.3%$2,359,100 +0%
    2024$13,963 +6.4%$2,358,600 +5.3%
    2023$13,128 +4.3%$2,240,300 +5.4%

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    Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge

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    GreatSchools rating
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    • High: Crls

    Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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