12 Martin St, Cambridge, MA, 02138
About This Home
Meticulously renovated to the highest standards of design, this striking home artfully preserves its Victorian details while introducing luxurious modern amenities. Restored period features include soaring ceilings, grand proportions, intricate millwork, bay & bow windows, stained glass, pocket doors, built-ins, & wainscoting. Lavish updates include an entire wall of Hope's steel windows, app-controlled lighting & blinds, exquisite stonework, electric car charging, & irrigation. The sleek eat-in kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, a waterfall island, mirrored backsplash, and top-of-the-line appliances including a 6-burner gas range. An adjacent butler's pantry offers glass-fronted cabinets lined with antique mirror, a beverage cooler, & unlacquered brass counters & backsplash. An elegant primary suite is comprised of a bedroom with a fireplace, custom walk-in closet, and opulent bath with floor-to-ceiling marble, a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and floating double vanity.
Getting Around
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1886
Materials
- Foundation: Stone,Brick/Mortar
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian,Antique
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Second Floor
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Unfinished
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
Bedroom4
- Level: Third
Bedroom5
- Level: Third
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
Family Room
- Level: First
Features
- Great Room,Bedroom,Foyer,Exercise Room,Office
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 4,891
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,891
- Total interior livable area: 4,891 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Features: Yes
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
Office
- Level: Third
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Details
- Parcel number: 411835
- Zoning: res
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio,Professional Landscaping,Sprinkler System,Fenced Yard,Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 6,406 sqft
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive,Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $21,237 | $254,844 |
| Home Insurance * | $703 | $8,436 |
| Property Taxes | $2,173 | $26,076 |
| Electricity | $964 | $11,573 |
| Total | $25,077 | $300,924 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | Listed for sale | $4,850,000 |
| 2020-04-16 | Sold | $4,425,000 |
| 2020-03-13 | Pending sale | $4,285,000 |
| 2020-03-11 | Listed for sale | $4,285,000 |
| 2013-10-29 | Sold | $1,700,119 |
| 2013-09-12 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000 |
| 2010-08-23 | Sold | $1,360,000 |
For Sale by Agent
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