Off market oct 2006 for $800K

$1,929,334

•

2,161

sq ft

12 Rear Watson St, Cambridge, MA 02139

About this home

Watson Landing-a Cambridgeport subdivision. One of two remaining superbly crafted, single family homes located neat MIT, Tech Sq. & Central Sq. and moments from the Charles River. Living space on 4 levels, open first floor plan with separate entrance for lower level office or au-paire suite. Tree-top master suite with private deck. Cherry kitchen cabinets & high end stainless appliances incl. DCS dual fuel range. Watson Landing abuts a lovely community garden.

Single-familyProperty Type

2006Year Built

1,325 sq ftLot Size

$893Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Sheila Seabury • Thornbury Realty Group

Bought with Robin Kelly • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

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•Source:MLS PIN #70399396

Redfin Estimate

$1,929,334

$1.1M since sold in October 2006$208K since October

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This home's estimate is 24.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$2,050,000
A
3 beds3.5 baths1,987 sq ft
8 Richardson St #8, Cambridge, MA 02139
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 17, 2026
$1,650,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,717 sq ft
67B Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,925,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,906 sq ft
18A Highland Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$982,500
D
2 beds2 baths750 sq ft
84 Kinnaird St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,395,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,396 sq ft
20 Marie Ave #3, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$1,290,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,396 sq ft
20 Marie Ave #2, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Market trends in 02139, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

103.2%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$119K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 12 Rear Watson St

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

403904

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Basement

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Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Off Street, Assigned

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Office Room Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,161
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Actual,Finished, Never Occupied
Color: Lt. Brown
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,999
Tax Year: 2006

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air, Dual

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between Pearl and Brookline Street
UnparsedAddress: 12 Rear Watson Street, Cambridge MA 02139

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Sidewalks

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Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 403904

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

The Amigos School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

8/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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

60% 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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Historical weather

Cambridge, MA • 02139

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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

$1.83M – $2.22M

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Home values near 12 Rear Watson St

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500 Rear Green Street #3, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 984 Sq. Ft.	$818,417

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