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$2,281,650

•

2,934

sq ft

121 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

121 Appleton St is a 2,934 square foot multi-family home on a 4,695 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Cambridge data, we estimate the home's value is $2,281,650.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

4,695 sq ftLot Size

$778Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,281,650

$10K since October

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This home's estimate is 17.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.95M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$1,910,000
A
5 beds2 baths2,902 sq ft
15 Yerxa Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$1,800,000
B
6 beds2 baths3,237 sq ft
328 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,525,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,012 sq ft
92 Chilton, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD DEC 4, 2025
$1,875,000
D
5 beds2 baths2,788 sq ft
182 Larch Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD FEB 13, 2026
$1,541,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,730 sq ft
71-73 Reservoir St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD DEC 8, 2025
$2,040,000
F
5 beds2 baths2,638 sq ft
422-424 Walden St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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$2,167,571

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Market trends in 02138, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$197K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

4 days MoM

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10 MoM

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Sale history for 121 Appleton St

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,050 (+7.8%)

$966,900 + $1,403,100

$2,370,000

2024

$13,965 (+7.0%)

$1,008,600 + $1,350,300

$2,358,900

2023

$13,055 (+7.6%)

$1,027,500 + $1,200,300

$2,227,800

2022

$12,137 (+5.5%)

$990,600 + $1,059,600

$2,050,200

2021

$11,509 (+3.3%)

$971,000 + $996,300

$1,967,300

2020

$11,145 (+8.3%)

$961,400 + $976,900

$1,938,300

2019

$10,289 (+2.6%)

$811,500 + $920,600

$1,732,100

2018

$10,029 (+0.9%)

$731,100 + $863,300

$1,594,400

2017

$9,938 (+2.6%)

$712,800 + $818,500

$1,531,300

2016

$9,683 (+1.4%)

$625,100 + $760,100

$1,385,200

2015

$9,545 (+6.7%)

$548,300 + $672,300

$1,220,600

2014

$8,946 (−1.4%)

$467,900 + $599,700

$1,067,600

2013

$9,070 (+2.1%)

$460,600 + $586,800

$1,047,400

2012

$8,882 (+4.0%)

$460,600 + $586,800

$1,047,400

2011

$8,539

$460,600 + $585,800

$1,046,400

2010

$8,539 (+32.1%)

$460,600 + $585,800

$1,046,400

2009

$6,462

$457,800 + $396,900

$854,700

Tax history for 121 Appleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,050 (+7.8%)

$966,900 + $1,403,100

$2,370,000

2024

$13,965 (+7.0%)

$1,008,600 + $1,350,300

$2,358,900

2023

$13,055 (+7.6%)

$1,027,500 + $1,200,300

$2,227,800

2022

$12,137 (+5.5%)

$990,600 + $1,059,600

$2,050,200

2021

$11,509 (+3.3%)

$971,000 + $996,300

$1,967,300

2020

$11,145 (+8.3%)

$961,400 + $976,900

$1,938,300

2019

$10,289 (+2.6%)

$811,500 + $920,600

$1,732,100

2018

$10,029 (+0.9%)

$731,100 + $863,300

$1,594,400

2017

$9,938 (+2.6%)

$712,800 + $818,500

$1,531,300

2016

$9,683 (+1.4%)

$625,100 + $760,100

$1,385,200

2015

$9,545 (+6.7%)

$548,300 + $672,300

$1,220,600

2014

$8,946 (−1.4%)

$467,900 + $599,700

$1,067,600

2013

$9,070 (+2.1%)

$460,600 + $586,800

$1,047,400

2012

$8,882 (+4.0%)

$460,600 + $586,800

$1,047,400

2011

$8,539

$460,600 + $585,800

$1,046,400

2010

$8,539 (+32.1%)

$460,600 + $585,800

$1,046,400

2009

$6,462

$457,800 + $396,900

$854,700

*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: 1,284

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 11

Exterior

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

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,934
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,598
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,389
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Covered

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,792
Municipality Name: CAMBRIDGE
Acres: 0.11
Zoning Code: B
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,934
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,695 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3923685S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Apr 27, 2020

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Peabody School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% 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

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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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$2.17M – $2.62M

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Home values near 121 Appleton St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
135 Appleton St Apt 133, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3002 Sq. Ft.	$2,721,176
116 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3654 Sq. Ft.	$2,239,162
119 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4314 Sq. Ft.	$3,024,802
127 Appleton St Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2376 Sq. Ft.	$2,062,439
135 Appleton St Apt 135, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2691 Sq. Ft.	$2,570,565
127 Appleton St Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2376 Sq. Ft.	$2,061,627
26 Blakeslee St, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3599 Sq. Ft.	$2,535,154

Address	Redfin Estimate
128 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3961 Sq. Ft.	$2,468,443
118 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3354 Sq. Ft.	$2,632,870
127 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,568,209
133 Appleton St Apt 133, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3002 Sq. Ft.	$2,567,262
133 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2792 Sq. Ft.	—
135 Appleton St Apt 133, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2565 Sq. Ft.	$2,769,392
32 Blakeslee St Apt 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1145 Sq. Ft.	$1,068,813

Address	Redfin Estimate
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127 Appleton St Apt 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$976,883
135 Appleton St Apt 133, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2565 Sq. Ft.	$2,813,075
127 Appleton St Apt 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$936,134
135 Appleton St Apt 135, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2254 Sq. Ft.	$2,320,062
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