12 Ash Street Place, Cambridge, MA 02138

• 5 beds |
• 6 baths |
• 4,379 sqft

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

October 23, 2025 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty : 617-945-9161

Listing Agent:

Lauren Holleran Team : 617-913-2203

MLS ID:

73447039

Interior

• General: BathroomEntry HallLibrarySitting Room
• Appliances: Water HeaterRangeDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryerRange Hood
• Laundry: In Basement
• Basement: FullPartially FinishedInterior EntryUnfinished
• A/C: Window Unit(s)
• Heating: BaseboardNatural Gas
• Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 6

Exterior

• General: DeckPatioSprinkler SystemFenced Yard
• Style: Victorian
• Parking: Assigned

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• General: FrameStoneBrick/Mortar

Location

• Road/Access: Private Road
• Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
• County: Middlesex

Lot

• Zoning: UNK411064
• Fencing: Fenced/EnclosedFenced

Utilities

• Utilities: Circuit Breakers200+ Amp Service
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: MLS Property Information Network

This listing courtesy of Lauren Holleran Team, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty