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Property Description
HISTORIC CHARM WITH MODERN COMFORT. Set on a residential side street with no through traffic in the heart of Mid Cambridge, #12 Fainwood Circle, Unit 1 offers a peaceful setting with exceptional access to Inman, Harvard, Kendall, and Central Squares. This high first-floor home features a thoughtful, efficient layout with no wasted space and offers a clear separation between living and bedroom areas. The condo offers three true bedrooms and two renovated full baths, including an en suite primary bath with heated floor. A spacious eat-in kitchen provides updated cabinetry, generous granite counter space, and access to a separate laundry room with sink and storage. Period details add character, including 9 foot high ceilings, some with antique pressed-tin, bow windows, chair rails, decorative molding, and wood flooring. Additional features include a private deck, garage parking, air conditioning, an electric fireplace, and private basement storage.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12 Fainwood Cir #1
General
- Sold For: $1,150,000
- HOA FEE: $300/month
- Taxes: $2,863 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Condo
- Source: MLSPin
- MLS ID: 73492349
- Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
- Bathroom 1: First
- Bathroom 2: First
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Yes, First
- Bedroom 2: First
- Bedroom 3: First
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Kitchen: First
- Dining Room: First
- Laundry: First Floor, In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Year Round: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
Location
- Area: Mid Cambridge
- County: Middlesex
- Complex: 12 Fainwood Circle Condominium Trust
- Building Name: 12 Fainwood Circle Condominium Trust
- Driving Directions: Broadway to Fayette to Fainwood
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Storage
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Management Type: Owner Association
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ductless
- Cooling Zones: 5
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Ductless
- Heating Fuel: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Ductless
- Heating Zones: 2
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range, Connection for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Y
- Roof: Rubber
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,078
- Sq. Ft. Source: Field Card
- Living Area: 1,078 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1916
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,066.79
- Association Fee: $300
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Tax Amount: $2,863
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements
- Disclosures/Rstr.: 2nd parking space in tandem w/garage space is used by practice, is not official. Taxes listed include the Residential Exemption and Community Preservation Act of $166. Pets limited to 2 cats per unit. Non-smoking association.
- Property ID: M:00113 L:0005500001, 406099
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Schools
Schools serving 12 Fainwood Cir #1
School District:Cambridge School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
John M. Tobin Montessori School 359 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 | PK-5 | 0.2 mi |
Cambridgeport School 89 Elm Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Fletcher/Maynard Academy 225 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi |
Cambridge Street Upper School 840 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Putnam Avenue Upper School 100 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Vassal Lane Upper School 158 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Martin Luther King, Jr. School 102 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
The Amigos School 15 Upton Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 | PK-8 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 12 Fainwood Cir #1
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/29/2026
Sold
$1,150,000
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MLS
3/26/2026
Listed
$1,150,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
12 Fainwood Circle #1, Cambridge, MA 02139 (MLS# 73492349) is a Condo property that was sold at $1,150,000 on April 29, 2026. This property was listed by Shari Lyons from our Chestnut Hill - Hammond Office.Want to learn more about 12 Fainwood Circle #1? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Cambridge? You can browse all Cambridge real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.



