Google street view image for 153 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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$1,483,233

•

1.5 ba

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1,703

sq ft

153 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

153 Appleton St is a 1,703 square foot house on a 3,485 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Cambridge data, we estimate the home's value is $1,483,233.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

3,485 sq ftLot Size

$871Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,483,233

$76K since September

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This home's estimate is 20.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.87M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,475,000
A
4 beds1 bath1,593 sq ft
30 Brookford St, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$1,325,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,650 sq ft
83 Wallace, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$2,600,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,244 sq ft
7 Sparks St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$2,120,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,736 sq ft
15 Campbell Park, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,525,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,012 sq ft
92 Chilton, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,150,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,390 sq ft
23 Kingston St, Somerville, MA 02144

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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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Sale history for 153 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

$8,937 (+6.2%)

$872,100 + $535,300

$1,407,400

2024

$8,419 (+4.9%)

$909,800 + $512,300

$1,422,100

2023

$8,026 (+2.9%)

$926,900 + $442,800

$1,369,700

2022

$7,798 (+4.9%)

$925,400 + $391,800

$1,317,200

2021

$7,435 (+4.0%)

$907,000 + $364,000

$1,271,000

2020

$7,147 (+5.1%)

$898,100 + $344,800

$1,242,900

2019

$6,802 (+2.8%)

$758,100 + $387,100

$1,145,200

2018

$6,617 (+0.8%)

$682,900 + $369,100

$1,052,000

2017

$6,562 (+4.0%)

$665,900 + $345,200

$1,011,100

2016

$6,312 (+9.8%)

$583,900 + $319,100

$903,000

2015

$5,750 (+7.3%)

$450,700 + $284,600

$735,300

2014

$5,357 (+4.0%)

$358,600 + $280,700

$639,300

2013

$5,150 (+3.4%)

$314,200 + $280,500

$594,700

2012

$4,983 (+5.1%)

$307,300 + $280,300

$587,600

2011

$4,740

$307,300 + $273,600

$580,900

2010

$4,740 (+7.8%)

$307,300 + $273,600

$580,900

2009

$4,395

$321,200 + $260,200

$581,400

Tax history for 153 Appleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,937 (+6.2%)

$872,100 + $535,300

$1,407,400

2024

$8,419 (+4.9%)

$909,800 + $512,300

$1,422,100

2023

$8,026 (+2.9%)

$926,900 + $442,800

$1,369,700

2022

$7,798 (+4.9%)

$925,400 + $391,800

$1,317,200

2021

$7,435 (+4.0%)

$907,000 + $364,000

$1,271,000

2020

$7,147 (+5.1%)

$898,100 + $344,800

$1,242,900

2019

$6,802 (+2.8%)

$758,100 + $387,100

$1,145,200

2018

$6,617 (+0.8%)

$682,900 + $369,100

$1,052,000

2017

$6,562 (+4.0%)

$665,900 + $345,200

$1,011,100

2016

$6,312 (+9.8%)

$583,900 + $319,100

$903,000

2015

$5,750 (+7.3%)

$450,700 + $284,600

$735,300

2014

$5,357 (+4.0%)

$358,600 + $280,700

$639,300

2013

$5,150 (+3.4%)

$314,200 + $280,500

$594,700

2012

$4,983 (+5.1%)

$307,300 + $280,300

$587,600

2011

$4,740

$307,300 + $273,600

$580,900

2010

$4,740 (+7.8%)

$307,300 + $273,600

$580,900

2009

$4,395

$321,200 + $260,200

$581,400

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

Permits

Nov 20, 2024 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Replace the bathtub surround in a bathroom unit.

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

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 741

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,703
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,947
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 741
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,485
Municipality Name: CAMBRIDGE
Acres: 0.08
Zoning Code: B
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,703
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3930384S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

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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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

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

$1.41M – $1.71M

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Home values near 153 Appleton St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
160 Appleton Street Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1079 Sq. Ft.	$1,047,555
157 Appleton Street, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2571 Sq. Ft.	$2,668,426

Address	Redfin Estimate
160 Appleton Street Unit 2, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 933 Sq. Ft.	$857,561
159 Appleton Street, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2165 Sq. Ft.	$2,174,860

Address	Redfin Estimate
160 Appleton Street Unit 3, Cambridge, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1122 Sq. Ft.	$886,654
151 Appleton Street, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2335 Sq. Ft.	$2,173,070

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