12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge, MA 02138
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$3,995,000
5 Beds
6 Baths
4379 SQFT
0.15 Acre
HOA: N/A

Property Description

Tucked at the very end of a private way in Harvard Square, 12 Ash Street Place is a rare survivor of old Cambridge character—timeworn, soulful, and warmly inviting. The 1847 home offers gracious proportions, rich moldings, and a meandering layout of generous rooms and quiet nooks. The expansive living room, with walls of windows, has a kind of Cambridge grandeur without gloss—equally inviting for lively gatherings or quiet conversation. A footpath from the front door leads to Harvard Square, a secret passage from this tucked-away solitude to the city’s vibrant bustle. The kitchen, with its classic Garland range, built-in seating, and wisteria-draped deck, captures the house’s spirit: lived-in, unpretentious, and full of heart. The property asks for stewardship—and, yes, some elbow grease—from someone who sees the beauty in what time has shaped. Like a favorite old pair of jeans, it’s comfortably broken-in and impossible to replace. Parking is by custom on the private way.

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Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Conservation Area
  • Park
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station
  • University
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X15
  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Vent Hood, Washer
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X10
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 4
  • Half Baths 2
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 5X3
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 11X7
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 3 Dimensions: 9X9
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second Floor

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 28X15
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11X13
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 11X15
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Third Floor

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 13
  • Living Room Dimensions: 29X15
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Family Room Dimensions: 14X14
  • Family Room Level: Second Floor
  • Laundry Room Features: Full, Interior Access, Partially Finished, Unfinished Basement

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water Baseboard
  • Hot Water: Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Electric Info: 200 Amps, Circuit Breakers
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 4379
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1847
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Victorian
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Brick, Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Fenced/Enclosed, Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard, Patio, Sprinkler System
  • Road Type: Private

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73447039
  • Last Updated: 10/27/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown
  • Terms: Contract for Deed

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
10/27/2025Active$3,995,000$912MLSPIN
10/23/2025New$3,995,000$912MLSPIN
10/06/2025Canceled$4,250,000$971MLSPIN
09/22/2025Active$4,250,000$971MLSPIN
09/18/2025New$4,250,000$971MLSPIN
07/15/2025Canceled$4,850,000$1,108MLSPIN
07/15/2025Temporarily Withdrawn$4,850,000$1,108MLSPIN
05/25/2025Active$4,850,000$1,108MLSPIN
05/21/2025New$4,850,000$1,108MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Lauren Holleran Team, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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