OFF MARKET

Off market oct 1991 for $350K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,337/mo

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9,968

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12 Sumner Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

12 Sumner Rd is a 9,968 square foot multi-family home on a 6,534 square foot lot. - it last sold on October 21, 1991 for $350,000.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

6,534 sq ftLot Size

$35Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

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Market trends in 02138, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.2%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$98K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

3 days MoM

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26 MoM

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Sale history for 12 Sumner Rd

Date

Event

Price

LISTANZA #6

May 4, 2025

Rental Removed

$4,250

$0/sq ft

Apr 25, 2025

Listed for Rent

$4,250

$0/sq ft

LISTANZA #5

Apr 13, 2025

Rental Removed

$4,500

$0/sq ft

Apr 4, 2025

Listed for Rent

$4,500

$0/sq ft

YOUGOTLISTINGS #1

Apr 4, 2025

Rental Removed

$4,500

$0/sq ft

Apr 4, 2025

Listed for Rent

$4,500

$0/sq ft

May 29, 2024

Rental Removed

$4,500

$0/sq ft

May 28, 2024

Listed for Rent

$4,500

$0/sq ft

Sep 1, 2022

Price Changed

$3,950

$0/sq ft

LISTANZA #4

Jun 29, 2024

Rental Removed

$4,500

$0/sq ft

May 29, 2024

Listed for Rent

$4,500

$0/sq ft

LISTANZA #3

Apr 29, 2024

Rental Removed

$4,500

$0/sq ft

Apr 12, 2024

Listed for Rent

$4,500

$0/sq ft

RENT. #2

Nov 24, 2022

Rental Removed

$3,950

$0/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 21, 1991

Sold

$350,000

$35/sq ft

Public Records

May 2, 1988

Sold

$250,000

$25/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$27,989 (+3.6%)

$2,055,000 + $2,352,700

$4,407,700

2024

$27,025 (−0.9%)

$2,163,700 + $2,401,400

$4,565,100

2023

$27,273 (+9.7%)

$2,220,700 + $2,433,400

$4,654,100

2022

$24,865 (−2.9%)

$2,078,700 + $2,121,400

$4,200,100

2021

$25,605 (+9.9%)

$2,028,000 + $2,348,900

$4,376,900

2020

$23,304 (+7.4%)

$2,028,000 + $2,024,900

$4,052,900

2019

$21,689 (+5.8%)

$1,763,800 + $1,887,600

$3,651,400

2018

$20,505 (+6.5%)

$1,534,000 + $1,725,900

$3,259,900

2017

$19,247 (+4.0%)

$1,456,000 + $1,509,700

$2,965,700

2016

$18,508 (+4.9%)

$1,000,000 + $1,647,800

$2,647,800

2015

$17,643 (+2.7%)

$860,000 + $1,396,200

$2,256,200

2014

$17,173 (+2.4%)

$800,000 + $1,249,300

$2,049,300

2013

$16,766 (+13.6%)

$1,032,200 + $903,800

$1,936,000

2012

$14,765 (+3.9%)

$983,100 + $758,000

$1,741,100

2011

$14,207

$983,100 + $758,000

$1,741,100

2010

$14,207 (+4.7%)

$983,100 + $758,000

$1,741,100

2009

$13,567

$1,214,100 + $580,500

$1,794,600

Tax history for 12 Sumner Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$27,989 (+3.6%)

$2,055,000 + $2,352,700

$4,407,700

2024

$27,025 (−0.9%)

$2,163,700 + $2,401,400

$4,565,100

2023

$27,273 (+9.7%)

$2,220,700 + $2,433,400

$4,654,100

2022

$24,865 (−2.9%)

$2,078,700 + $2,121,400

$4,200,100

2021

$25,605 (+9.9%)

$2,028,000 + $2,348,900

$4,376,900

2020

$23,304 (+7.4%)

$2,028,000 + $2,024,900

$4,052,900

2019

$21,689 (+5.8%)

$1,763,800 + $1,887,600

$3,651,400

2018

$20,505 (+6.5%)

$1,534,000 + $1,725,900

$3,259,900

2017

$19,247 (+4.0%)

$1,456,000 + $1,509,700

$2,965,700

2016

$18,508 (+4.9%)

$1,000,000 + $1,647,800

$2,647,800

2015

$17,643 (+2.7%)

$860,000 + $1,396,200

$2,256,200

2014

$17,173 (+2.4%)

$800,000 + $1,249,300

$2,049,300

2013

$16,766 (+13.6%)

$1,032,200 + $903,800

$1,936,000

2012

$14,765 (+3.9%)

$983,100 + $758,000

$1,741,100

2011

$14,207

$983,100 + $758,000

$1,741,100

2010

$14,207 (+4.7%)

$983,100 + $758,000

$1,741,100

2009

$13,567

$1,214,100 + $580,500

$1,794,600

*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: 2,542

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 9,968
Gross Sq. Ft: 10,269
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,542
# of Units: 10
# of Stories: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,534
Municipality Name: CAMBRIDGE
Acres: 0.15
Zoning Code: B
State Use Description: APARTMENT BLDG - 9 + UNITS

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 9,968
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3466907S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Maria L. Baldwin School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi

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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Home values near 12 Sumner Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Sumner Road, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3213 Sq. Ft.	$2,826,476
11 Sumner Road, Cambridge, MA - Beds \| - Baths \| 7776 Sq. Ft.	$2,550,247

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Sumner Road #16, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$2,308,059
18 Sumner Road #18, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2101 Sq. Ft.	$3,058,040

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Sumner Road #18, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2101 Sq. Ft.	$2,364,660
18 Sumner Road #16, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$2,195,775

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