Google street view image for 12 Newport Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

Off market apr 1991 for $710K

$3,069,493

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,729/mo

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7 ba

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3,391

sq ft

12 Newport Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

About this home

12 Newport Rd is a 3,391 square foot multi-family home on a 2,178 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 26, 1991 for $710,000. Based on Redfin's Cambridge data, we estimate the home's value is $3,069,493.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1896Year Built

2,178 sq ftLot Size

$905Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$3,069,493

$2.4M since sold in April 1991$192K since September

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This home's estimate is 26.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.43M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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14 Holly Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
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D
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SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$3,100,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths3,302 sq ft
11 Hubbard Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$3,280,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,992 sq ft
6 Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140

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Market trends in 02140, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.9%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

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5 MoM

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Sale history for 12 Newport Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,425 (+8.9%)

$923,700 + $1,838,700

$2,762,400

2025

$16,923 (+7.0%)

$923,700 + $1,741,300

$2,665,000

2024

$15,821 (+8.6%)

$995,300 + $1,677,200

$2,672,500

2023

$14,568 (+6.3%)

$1,013,500 + $1,472,500

$2,486,000

2022

$13,707 (+3.5%)

$1,013,900 + $1,301,500

$2,315,400

2021

$13,244 (+4.1%)

$1,036,200 + $1,227,700

$2,263,900

2020

$12,726 (+7.5%)

$1,007,800 + $1,205,400

$2,213,200

2019

$11,837 (+2.9%)

$868,600 + $1,124,200

$1,992,800

2018

$11,504 (+4.4%)

$783,900 + $1,045,000

$1,828,900

2017

$11,022 (+2.7%)

$720,300 + $978,000

$1,698,300

2016

$10,736 (+1.0%)

$623,500 + $912,400

$1,535,900

2015

$10,627 (+3.7%)

$544,800 + $814,100

$1,358,900

2014

$10,246 (+5.0%)

$508,400 + $714,300

$1,222,700

2013

$9,762 (+3.1%)

$432,800 + $694,400

$1,127,200

2012

$9,465 (+4.3%)

$432,800 + $683,400

$1,116,200

2011

$9,076

$432,800 + $679,400

$1,112,200

2010

$9,076 (+5.3%)

$432,800 + $679,400

$1,112,200

2009

$8,619

$456,100 + $684,000

$1,140,100

Tax history for 12 Newport Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,425 (+8.9%)

$923,700 + $1,838,700

$2,762,400

2025

$16,923 (+7.0%)

$923,700 + $1,741,300

$2,665,000

2024

$15,821 (+8.6%)

$995,300 + $1,677,200

$2,672,500

2023

$14,568 (+6.3%)

$1,013,500 + $1,472,500

$2,486,000

2022

$13,707 (+3.5%)

$1,013,900 + $1,301,500

$2,315,400

2021

$13,244 (+4.1%)

$1,036,200 + $1,227,700

$2,263,900

2020

$12,726 (+7.5%)

$1,007,800 + $1,205,400

$2,213,200

2019

$11,837 (+2.9%)

$868,600 + $1,124,200

$1,992,800

2018

$11,504 (+4.4%)

$783,900 + $1,045,000

$1,828,900

2017

$11,022 (+2.7%)

$720,300 + $978,000

$1,698,300

2016

$10,736 (+1.0%)

$623,500 + $912,400

$1,535,900

2015

$10,627 (+3.7%)

$544,800 + $814,100

$1,358,900

2014

$10,246 (+5.0%)

$508,400 + $714,300

$1,222,700

2013

$9,762 (+3.1%)

$432,800 + $694,400

$1,127,200

2012

$9,465 (+4.3%)

$432,800 + $683,400

$1,116,200

2011

$9,076

$432,800 + $679,400

$1,112,200

2010

$9,076 (+5.3%)

$432,800 + $679,400

$1,112,200

2009

$8,619

$456,100 + $684,000

$1,140,100

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,252

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 6
# of 1/2 Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 12

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gambrel

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,391
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,798
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,252
# of Stories: 3

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

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,391
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1896
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3916660S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Maria L. Baldwin School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

63% 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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Cambridge, MA • 02140

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.92M – $3.53M

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Home values near 12 Newport Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Newport Rd Apt 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$894,422
8 Newport Rd Apt 4, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 979 Sq. Ft.	$827,057

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Newport Rd Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$879,715
8 Newport Rd Apt 5, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1142 Sq. Ft.	$968,913

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Newport Rd Apt 3, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1299 Sq. Ft.	$934,692
8 Newport Rd Apt 6, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1142 Sq. Ft.	$905,922

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