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Ranch home at 12 Salem St, Cambridge — 3 bed, 1.5 bath — photo 11 / 27

$1,575,000

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12 Salem St

Cambridge, MA 02139

Cambridgeport

3Beds
1.5Baths
1,519Sq Ft
$1,037$/Sq Ft
2,178 sqftLot
1873Built
6Days on Market

Listed by Nancy Cole at Compass

Listing courtesy of Nancy Cole, Compass

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About This Property

12 Salem is a significantly updated single family residence on a quaint and quiet street in an unparalleled natural setting in Cambridgeport! Stroll through the picket fence to discover a curated garden beckoning you toward a rose-covered trellis to the gated, fully-fenced back yard with pergola, deck, and large brick patio perfect for alfresco dining under a canopy of mature trees. It's tempting to linger here in this stunningly secluded environment but enter the front door to a foyer flanked on either side by a spacious formal living and dining room with newly screened and coated hardwood floors. The updated kitchen shines with new soft-close cabinetry, SS appliances ,marble backsplash and tile floors. A back wall of cabinetry and shelves adds additional storage and aesthetic appeal. A main floor bedroom, office, or family room with closet may be entered privately from the back patio. A powder room and coat closet large enough for a first floor laundry complete the main floor. Upstairs is a generous primary bedroom with a private entrance to the roof deck enveloped by lush foliage overlooking the back yard. An additional guest bedroom and newly renovated full bathroom with glass-tiled bath/shower round out the second floor. The outdoor living spaces here are rare, simply sublime and utterly private. Exteriors painted in 2025 and Interiors freshly painted in 2026. Closet space galore! A treasure in the heart of Cambridgeport, 12 Salem St offers a rare combination of privacy and easy access to everything that makes the Cambridge lifestyle so desirable. Perfectly poised just blocks from the Charles River, Magazine Beach Park with its abundant green space, and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Close to the Red Line in Central Square offering an easy commute to Boston. This is an exceptional opportunity to own a single family home in Cambridgeport, full of character in a serene setting! See list of upgrades and improvements in paperclip.

Property Details

Key Facts

Property Type

Single Family

Style

Ranch

Year Built

1873

Living Area

1,519 sqft

Lot Size

2,178 sqft

Rooms

8

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1.5 (1 full, 1 half)

Construction

Exterior

A

Basement

Full Basement

Flooring

Softwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate

Systems & Utilities

Heating

Steam, Coal

Cooling

Window AC

Water

City/Town Water

Sewer

City/Town Sewer

Financial

Taxes (2026)

$8,048/yr

Price / Sqft

$1,037/sqft

MLS #

73585510

Days on Market

6

Price History

Listed

Oct 1, 2026

$1,575,000

No price changes recorded.

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Schools Nearby

Cambridge Public Schools

17 schools · 9:1 student-teacher ratio

A7/10

Elementary Schools

Graham and Parks School (PK-8)7/10
John M. Tobin Montessori School (PK-8)7/10
Haggerty School (PK-5)6/10

Middle Schools

Cambridge Upper Schools (6-8)7/10

High Schools

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (9-12)8/10
Rindge School of Technical Arts (RSTA) — 12 CTE pathwaysProject Lead the Way STEM curriculumAmigos dual-language immersion (English/Spanish)Tobin Montessori public school program

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Listing Courtesy Of

Nancy Cole · Compass
(351) 207-1153

MLS #73585510

Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. (MLS PIN). Data last updated October 3, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Steinmetz Real Estate Professionals at William Raveis Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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