Google street view image for 12 Gardner Rd, Cambridge, MA 02139

Off Market Sep 1991 for $210K

$1,486,805

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,331/mo

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1.5 ba

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1,698

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12 Gardner Rd, Cambridge, MA 02139

About this home

12 Gardner Rd is a 1,698 square foot house on a 2,178 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 13, 1991 for $210,000. Based on Redfin's Cambridge data, we estimate the home's value is $1,486,805.

Single-familyProperty Type

1873Year Built

2,178 sq ftLot Size

$876Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,486,805

$1.3M since sold in September 1991$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 2.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.45M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,764,000
A
2 beds1.5 baths1,440 sq ft
189 Elm St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$790,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,332 sq ft
126 Tremont St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,460,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,265 sq ft
514 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,510,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,728 sq ft
10 Sanborn Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$975,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,523 sq ft
39 Alston St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD NOV 12, 2025
$1,185,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,734 sq ft
203 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Market trends in 02139, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.4%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 12 Gardner Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,255 (+5.1%)

$658,800 + $641,200

$1,300,000

2024

$7,851 (+6.8%)

$712,500 + $613,700

$1,326,200

2023

$7,353 (+3.9%)

$724,400 + $530,400

$1,254,800

2022

$7,076 (+5.4%)

$725,900 + $469,400

$1,195,300

2021

$6,716 (+3.9%)

$711,900 + $436,100

$1,148,000

2020

$6,463 (+8.2%)

$710,900 + $413,100

$1,124,000

2019

$5,971 (+5.4%)

$623,900 + $381,300

$1,005,200

2018

$5,665 (+6.5%)

$536,900 + $363,700

$900,600

2017

$5,321 (+11.1%)

$479,900 + $339,900

$819,800

2016

$4,790 (+4.0%)

$401,900 + $283,400

$685,300

2015

$4,605 (+0.3%)

$335,900 + $253,000

$588,900

2014

$4,593 (+5.7%)

$270,000 + $278,100

$548,100

2013

$4,346 (+2.0%)

$225,000 + $276,800

$501,800

2012

$4,259 (+3.9%)

$227,400 + $274,800

$502,200

2011

$4,098

$227,400 + $274,800

$502,200

2010

$4,098 (+8.8%)

$227,400 + $274,800

$502,200

2009

$3,766

$236,800 + $261,300

$498,100

Tax history for 12 Gardner Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,255 (+5.1%)

$658,800 + $641,200

$1,300,000

2024

$7,851 (+6.8%)

$712,500 + $613,700

$1,326,200

2023

$7,353 (+3.9%)

$724,400 + $530,400

$1,254,800

2022

$7,076 (+5.4%)

$725,900 + $469,400

$1,195,300

2021

$6,716 (+3.9%)

$711,900 + $436,100

$1,148,000

2020

$6,463 (+8.2%)

$710,900 + $413,100

$1,124,000

2019

$5,971 (+5.4%)

$623,900 + $381,300

$1,005,200

2018

$5,665 (+6.5%)

$536,900 + $363,700

$900,600

2017

$5,321 (+11.1%)

$479,900 + $339,900

$819,800

2016

$4,790 (+4.0%)

$401,900 + $283,400

$685,300

2015

$4,605 (+0.3%)

$335,900 + $253,000

$588,900

2014

$4,593 (+5.7%)

$270,000 + $278,100

$548,100

2013

$4,346 (+2.0%)

$225,000 + $276,800

$501,800

2012

$4,259 (+3.9%)

$227,400 + $274,800

$502,200

2011

$4,098

$227,400 + $274,800

$502,200

2010

$4,098 (+8.8%)

$227,400 + $274,800

$502,200

2009

$3,766

$236,800 + $261,300

$498,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Feb 10, 2022 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Replace a patio door.

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 855

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,698
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,625
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 843
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,178
Municipality Name: CAMBRIDGE
Acres: 0.05
Zoning Code: C-1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,698
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1873
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1703582S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

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Schools

Cambridgeport School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

Cambridge Street Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

64% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$1.41M – $1.71M

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Home values near 12 Gardner Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Gardner Rd Apt 1, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1096 Sq. Ft.	$1,166,259
10 Gardner Rd Apt 4, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1181 Sq. Ft.	$1,026,236

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Gardner Rd Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1158 Sq. Ft.	$1,065,617
10 Gardner Rd Apt 5, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1235 Sq. Ft.	$1,212,787

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Gardner Rd Apt 3, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1269 Sq. Ft.	$1,089,924
10 Gardner Rd Apt 6, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1119 Sq. Ft.	$1,189,579

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