Off market aug 1996 for $420K

$2,589,943

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127 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

1932Year Built

5,265 sq ftLot Size

Listed by Elinor Olken • Century 21 Adams Realty

Bought with Non Member • Non Member Office

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•Source:MLS PIN #50339918

Redfin Estimate

$2,589,943

$2.2M since sold in August 1996$72K since September

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This home's estimate is 2.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.54M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,925,000
A
6 beds3 baths4,314 sq ft
119 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,755,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,207 sq ft
65 Fresh Pond Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$2,595,000
C
5 beds3 baths3,726 sq ft
335 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$3,770,000
D
5 beds4 baths3,654 sq ft
85 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,570,000
E
6 beds3 baths2,719 sq ft
157 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD MAR 16, 2026
$2,600,000
F
5 beds3 baths3,559 sq ft
382 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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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

Recently sold homes

26 MoM

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Sale history for 127 Appleton St

Tax history for 127 Appleton St

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,205 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,318

Year built

1930

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

M00232L00069

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Oct 17, 2018.

Aug 31, 2022 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Remove and replace a window in a bathroom. No structural changes are included.

Remodel

Mar 2, 2021 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Renovate the master bathroom on the second floor.

Bathroom

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Block, Stone

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Easements

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,446
Tax Year: 0

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 0
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: BET BRATTLE/HURON
UnparsedAddress: 127 Appleton Street, Cambridge MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,318
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,205 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: M00232L00069

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 17, 2018

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

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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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

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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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

$2.46M – $2.98M

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Home values near 127 Appleton St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
135 Appleton St Apt 133, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3002 Sq. Ft.	$2,901,332
121 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2934 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
128 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3961 Sq. Ft.	$2,404,335
119 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4314 Sq. Ft.	$3,172,997

Address	Redfin Estimate
132 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2746 Sq. Ft.	$1,898,694
127 Appleton St Apt 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$963,535

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