12 Fayette Street (Rear)
Cambridge, MA 02139
$4,350,000 - Mid Cambridge
Tucked away from the street amid mature trees in coveted Mid Cambridge, this 2023 free-standing residence is an architectural masterpiece and private sanctuary. Designed by Suzumori Architecture and built to Passive House standards, the home pairs sculptural modernism with exceptional comfort, efficiency, and wellness. Curved walls, soaring 12-ft ceilings, a dramatic white oak staircase, and full-height triple-pane windows flood the interiors with natural light while framing the extraordinary two-tier garden by Christie Dustman Co.—a secluded urban oasis of native plantings, custom stonework, trellises, and tranquil gathering spaces. The Scandinavian-inspired kitchen showcases a 10-ft quartzite island and artisan mosaic backsplash. The soaring primary suite features a jaw-dropping Zen luxe bath with floor-to-ceiling tile, curbless shower, and dual vanity. Complementing the primary suite are two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a conveniently located laundry room, while a treetop studio with Juliet balcony provides a light-filled retreat for fitness, work, or creative pursuits. The finished lower level offers recreation space, guest accommodations, and a fourth bedroom with full bath. Enhanced by state-of-the-art smart-home technology, this one-of-a-kind residence delivers a holistic living experience where architecture, nature, and tranquility exist in perfect harmony.
| Listing ID: | 73577841 |
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| List Price: | $4,350,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 3,444 |
| Association Fee: | $6,000 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $24,017 |
| Architectural Style: | Contemporary |
| City: | Cambridge |
| MLS Area Major: | Mid Cambridge |
| County Or Parish: | Middlesex |
| Postal Code: | 02139 |
| Year Built: | 2023 |
| Appliances: | Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood |
| Cooling: | Passive Cooling |
| Flooring: | Tile, Hardwood |
| Heating: | Heat Pump |
| Lot Features: | Wooded, Level |
| Parking Features: | Off Street, Tandem |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | MA |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Annually |
| Roof: | Rubber |
| Window Features: | Insulated Windows |
| Laundry Features: | Third Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup |
| Foundation Details: | Concrete Perimeter |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers |
| Construction Materials: | Frame |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-09-16 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Rooms Total: | 9 |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 4 |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Full, Finished |
| Building Area Source: | Other |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, T-Station, University |
| Exterior Features: | Deck, Fenced Yard |
| Fencing: | Fenced |
| Interior Features: | Bathroom - 3/4, Exercise Room, Bathroom |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Deck |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer |
| Zoning: | res. |
| Exclusions: | Light Fixture On Ceiling On Upstairs Landing Is Excluded. Lr Bookshelves On Wall Are Negotiable. |
| Year Built Source: | Builder |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Mh:Cooling Zones, Cc:Cooling Zones, Mf:Cooling Zones, Sf:Cooling Zones: | 3 |
| Disclosure: | Yes |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Heat Zones: | 5 |
| Lead Paint: | None |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $1,263.07 |
| Page: | 406 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $1,263.07 |
| Reqd Own Association: | Yes |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | Yes |
| Year Round: | Yes |
| Original List Price: | $4,350,000 |
| Parking Total: | 2 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Half |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | First |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Full |
| Room Bathroom3 Level: | Third |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Third |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | Third |
| Room Bedroom4 Level: | Basement |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Family Room Level: | Basement |
| Room Kitchen Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $4,009,000 |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| Year Built Details: | Actual |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
| Building Area Total: | 3,444 |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 2,296 |
| Below Grade Finished Area: | 1,148 |
| Open Parking Spaces: | 2 |
| Insulation Feature: | Full |
| Living Area Source: | Other |
| Adu: | N |
| Beachfront Flag: | No |
Listing Courtesy of: Compass
Listing Agent: Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team
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