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$3,500,000
5
Beds
4/2
Baths
4,379
Living Area
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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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Highlights
- Area: Harvard Square
- Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Property Class: Residential
- Style: Victorian
- Year Built: 1847
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- Parking Spots: 1
- Property Type: Single Family Residence
- Total Rooms: 13
- Status: Closed
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Additional Details
- Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Construction: Frame
- Fireplaces: 6
- Interior Features: Bathroom, Entry Hall, Library, Sitting Room
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road
- SqFt Source: Public Record
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Lot Features: Level
- Roof: Shingle
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Zoning: Unk
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Amenities
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, T-Station, University
- Parking Features: Assigned
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Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
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Fees / Taxes
- Assessed Value: $4,693,200
- Taxes: $27,411
- Tax Year: 2025
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