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Off market dec 2018 for $2.9M

$3,720,882

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,269/mo

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4,450

sq ft

136 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

The Sabbatical House is an extremely rare investment opportunity! The apartments are 100% rented and are fully furnished and equipped with all household supplies and cooking essentials. The current owner did a gut rehab in 2000 of the heating, electrical, roof and interior finishes. A team of more than 35 specialists in "green building and clean energy" consulted on the project. The infrastructure is nothing like you have ever seen! The building is designed with a state of the art heating and electrical system that is considered by many experts to be the standard by which the LEED Guidelines were established. The units have been 100% rented during the past 18 years. This property was featured in "Natural Home Magazine," the "Boston Business Journal" and The Boston Sunday Globe. Located in one of Cambridge's most exclusive neighborhoods, 136 Appleton Street is convenient to Harvard, MIT and many other prestigious institutions.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

4,234 sq ftLot Size

$836Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Marci Alvarado • Parsons Commercial Group, Inc.

Bought with Alex Pinck • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72381584

Redfin Estimate

$3,720,882

$821K since sold in December 2018$41K since September

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This home's estimate is 17.3% higher than the average sale price ($3.17M) 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 JUN 11, 2026
$2,595,000
B
5 beds3 baths3,726 sq ft
335 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$3,400,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths4,017 sq ft
12 Newell Ter, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$3,770,000
D
5 beds4 baths3,654 sq ft
85 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$2,150,000
E
8 beds7 baths5,599 sq ft
204-206 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD OCT 24, 2025
$4,200,000
F
6 beds4.5 baths4,495 sq ft
57 Brewster St, 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

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26 MoM

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Sale history for 136 Appleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,171 (+3.5%)

$1,236,500 + $1,467,600

$2,704,100

2024

$16,590 (−1.0%)

$1,264,100 + $1,538,300

$2,802,400

2023

$16,753 (+3.1%)

$1,264,100 + $1,594,700

$2,858,800

2022

$16,242 (−3.0%)

$1,181,300 + $1,562,300

$2,743,600

2021

$16,747 (+9.9%)

$1,131,200 + $1,731,600

$2,862,800

2020

$15,243 (+7.5%)

$1,092,000 + $1,558,900

$2,650,900

2019

$14,186 (+5.8%)

$949,800 + $1,438,400

$2,388,200

2018

$13,412 (+6.6%)

$826,000 + $1,306,300

$2,132,300

2017

$12,582 (+4.0%)

$784,000 + $1,154,600

$1,938,600

2016

$12,098 (+4.0%)

$599,200 + $1,131,600

$1,730,800

2015

$11,634 (+2.7%)

$481,600 + $1,006,100

$1,487,700

2014

$11,331 (+2.5%)

$448,000 + $904,100

$1,352,100

2013

$11,058 (+23.6%)

$447,900 + $829,000

$1,276,900

2012

$8,950 (+3.9%)

$447,900 + $607,500

$1,055,400

2011

$8,612

$447,900 + $607,500

$1,055,400

2010

$8,612 (+4.7%)

$447,900 + $607,500

$1,055,400

2009

$8,224

$449,300 + $638,500

$1,087,800

Tax history for 136 Appleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,171 (+3.5%)

$1,236,500 + $1,467,600

$2,704,100

2024

$16,590 (−1.0%)

$1,264,100 + $1,538,300

$2,802,400

2023

$16,753 (+3.1%)

$1,264,100 + $1,594,700

$2,858,800

2022

$16,242 (−3.0%)

$1,181,300 + $1,562,300

$2,743,600

2021

$16,747 (+9.9%)

$1,131,200 + $1,731,600

$2,862,800

2020

$15,243 (+7.5%)

$1,092,000 + $1,558,900

$2,650,900

2019

$14,186 (+5.8%)

$949,800 + $1,438,400

$2,388,200

2018

$13,412 (+6.6%)

$826,000 + $1,306,300

$2,132,300

2017

$12,582 (+4.0%)

$784,000 + $1,154,600

$1,938,600

2016

$12,098 (+4.0%)

$599,200 + $1,131,600

$1,730,800

2015

$11,634 (+2.7%)

$481,600 + $1,006,100

$1,487,700

2014

$11,331 (+2.5%)

$448,000 + $904,100

$1,352,100

2013

$11,058 (+23.6%)

$447,900 + $829,000

$1,276,900

2012

$8,950 (+3.9%)

$447,900 + $607,500

$1,055,400

2011

$8,612

$447,900 + $607,500

$1,055,400

2010

$8,612 (+4.7%)

$447,900 + $607,500

$1,055,400

2009

$8,224

$449,300 + $638,500

$1,087,800

*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

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,195

Year built

1929

Style

Multi-Family (5+ Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

1660803S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Oct 10, 2025 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Remove and replace windows with new ones of the same size. No structural changes are included.

Remodel

Sep 3, 2025 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Remove and replace windows with new ones of the same size. No structural changes are included.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Leased, On Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 18
Window Features: Stained Glass Window(s)
Flooring: Varies, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Central Vacuum, High Speed Internet, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floorplan, Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y

Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y

Unit #4 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,450
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 5
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Beige
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Balcony, Sprinkler System, Garden

Pool Information
Spa Features: Bath

Property Information
PropertySubType: 4 Family
Green Energy Generation: Solar

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,000
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Individually Metered

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Geothermal, Active Solar, Heat Pump, Radiant, Passive Solar
Cooling: Central Air, Active Solar, Geothermal

Location

Location Information
Directions: Property is located near the corner of Appleton Street and Huron Avenue.
UnparsedAddress: 136 Appleton Street, Cambridge MA 02138

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

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,195
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1660803S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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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, 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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
135 Appleton St Apartment 133, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3002 Sq. Ft.	$2,991,715
128 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3961 Sq. Ft.	$2,328,539

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Appleton Rd, Cambridge, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3676 Sq. Ft.	$2,289,159
132 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2746 Sq. Ft.	$1,898,694

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Appleton Rd, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3251 Sq. Ft.	$1,885,793
127 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,597,543

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