For sale

$1,195,000

12 Shea Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

3beds

1,606sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1985

1,845 Square Feet Lot

$1,194,000 Zestimate^®

$744/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Half bath with laundryGalley kitchenBedroom with walk-in closetTiled bathroomsLarge bedroom

In an ideal No. Cambridge near Davis Sq., this multi-level, contemporary attached SF (not a condo) has a driveway, garage, and yard. On the market for the first time since it was built in1985, the home has been lovingly maintained and updated by the original owners. Inside, to the right of the foyer, the galley kitchen has original cabinets and updated stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher. The DR seats 6 comfortably. Up a short stairway, the elevated LR has a large picture window overlooking the yard and 2 long windows facing south. The next level has a large bedroom, a full bath off the hall, and a bedroom/office with en suite full bath. The top floor has another bedroom with walk-in closet. The lower level, down a short flight of stairs from the DR, has an office/media room, half bath with laundry, and entrance to the garage. A door from the office leads directly to the patio and backyard. Wood floors in the kitchen, LR, and DR; tiled bathrooms; wall to wall carpet elsewhere.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Second
Area: 165
Dimensions: 15 x 11

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Second
Area: 208
Dimensions: 13 x 16

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Third
Area: 272
Dimensions: 16 x 17

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: Basement

Bathroom 2

Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: Second

Bathroom 3

Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Level: Second

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Wood
Level: First
Area: 160
Dimensions: 16 x 10

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Wood
Level: First
Area: 90
Dimensions: 10 x 9

Living room

Features: Flooring - Wood
Level: First
Area: 240
Dimensions: 15 x 16

Office

Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Basement
Area: 135
Dimensions: 15 x 9

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement

Features

Home Office-Separate Entry
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Garage Access
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,606
Total interior livable area: 1,606 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,356
Finished area below ground: 250

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Under, Off Street, Paved
Attached garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 1

Features

Patio & porch: Patio
Exterior features: Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 1,845 Square Feet
Features: Other

Details

Parcel number: M:00183 L:00125,412823
Zoning: B

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1985

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, T-Station, University

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Cambridge

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $744/sqft
Tax assessed value: $890,000
Annual tax amount: $2,533
Date on market: 5/20/2026

Estimated market value

$1,194,000

$1.13M - $1.25M

$5,164/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/20/2026	Listed for sale	$1,195,000$744/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73521843 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,438 +5.4%	$856,300 -1.8%
2024	$5,160 +9%	$871,600 +7.9%
2023	$4,735 +0.5%	$808,100 +1.5%
2022	$4,713 +7.6%	$796,100 +6.3%
2021	$4,381 +5.6%	$748,900 +3.8%
2020	$4,150 +5.1%	$721,800 +8.6%
2019	$3,948 +4.8%	$664,600 +11%
2018	$3,766 +2%	$598,700 +5.2%
2017	$3,693 +1.3%	$569,100 +9.1%
2016	$3,646 +0.4%	$521,600 +12.4%
2015	$3,630 -0.7%	$464,200 +6.4%
2014	$3,655 -2%	$436,100 +1.3%
2013	$3,728 -3.6%	$430,500 -5.6%
2012	$3,869 +6.3%	$456,200 +2.3%
2011	$3,639 +9.6%	$446,000 +3.7%
2010	$3,320 +2.1%	$430,100
2009	$3,252 -0.8%	$430,100 -3.5%
2008	$3,279 -0.2%	$445,500 +1.4%
2007	$3,285 +4.9%	$439,200 +3.5%
2006	$3,133 -4.6%	$424,500 +0.6%
2005	$3,283 -14.9%	$422,000 -16.6%
2004	$3,859 +20.9%	$505,800 +15%
2003	$3,193 +5.6%	$439,800 +5%
2002	$3,024 -10.9%	$418,900 +19%
2000	$3,393	$352,000 +15%
1999	--	$306,100

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