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12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge MA 02138
Massachusetts>Cambridge>Harvard Square

12 Ash Street PlaceCambridge, MA 02138

For Sale

$3,995,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $19,975

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.

Listed by Lauren Holleran

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Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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617-913-2203

Listed by Lauren Holleran Team

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Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last updated October 23, 2025

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Source: MLSPin #73447039

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodHarvard Square
  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms6
  • Days on PrevuNew Today
  • Taxes$27,411.39/year
  • Size4,379 sqft
  • Price per sqft$912

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

10/23/2025
Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
$3,995,000

Property Details for 12 Ash Street Place

Association

Amenities

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

Exterior

Construction

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Year Built: 1847
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Features

  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 4,379
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6,499
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 411064
  • Tax Annual Amount: $27,411.39
  • Tax Assessed Value: $4,693,200.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 6
  • Interior Features: Bathroom, Entry Hall, Library, Sitting Room

Measurements

  • Living Area: 4,379
  • Living Area Source: Public Record

Rooms

  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Rooms Total: 13

Other

Location

  • Subdivision Name: Harvard Square
  • Tax Block: 65
  • Tax Lot: 12

Parking

Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Parking Total: 1

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Lottery

High School

  • High School: Crls

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: Lottery

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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