List Price
decreased
from $2,850,000
to $2,750,000
9
Beds
3
Baths
3,429
Sq Ft
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
Listing By: 
- MLS# 73389500
- Date Listed06/11/2025
- Bedrooms 9
- Bathrooms 3 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.07 acres (3,250 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Triplex
- County Middlesex
- Year Built 1916
- Water Public
- Square Feet 3,429 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $801.98
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Rubber
- Lot Size Acres 0.07
- Lot Size SQFT 3,250.00
- Lot Features -
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $12,145
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
96/100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score ®
77/100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score ®
96/100
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score ®
Overview
Daily errands do not require a car. Transit is convenient for most trips. Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.Transit Summary
36 nearby routes: 33 bus, 3 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 79/100, Transit Score: 67/100, Bike Score: 77/100.
Property Change History
Price Per Square Foot
decreased
from $831.15
to $801.98
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Previous Description:
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 proximity to Harvard and Central Squares.( 7 mile) , public transportation, numerous restaurants options and shopping venues
Updated Description:
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
Property description updated with
new details
View Changes
Previous Description:
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 sane 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 proximity to Harvard and Central Squares.( 7 mile) , public transportation, numerous restaurants options and shopping venues
Updated Description:
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 proximity to Harvard and Central Squares.( 7 mile) , public transportation, numerous restaurants options and shopping venues
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Frequently Asked Questions for 12 Merrill Street
Source: Realty.com
12 Merrill Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 is a Triplex, Residential Income property listed for $2,750,000 The property is 3429 sq. ft with 9 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms
Realty.com has 33 photos of 12 Merrill Street.
Our records indicate that 12 Merrill Street was built in 1916.
The full address for this home is 12 Merrill Street, Cambridge, MA 02139.
12 Merrill Street has been listed on Realty.com since Wed June 11, 2025
Daily errands do not require a car. Transit is convenient for most trips. Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 79/100, Transit Score: 67/100, Bike Score: 77/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 12 Merrill Street. Dr Martin Luther King Jr School (Grades: PK - 5), Putnam Avenue Upper School (Grades: 6 - 8), Cambridge Rindge And Latin School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
(tel: 617-484-5300)
Listing agent:
Patrick Murphy
(tel: 617-470-7540)
(#BB910089)
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