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Off market oct 2019 for $2M

$2,666,836

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,168/mo

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2,571

sq ft

157 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

Your opportunity to have it all: A perfect single-family home with a beautiful yard and parking in Huron Village (you can even see and smell the weekend barbeque at Formaggio Kitchen!). Extensively renovated in 2011 and further improved by its current owners, this gem of a house has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an open plan 1st floor with dining room, living room and kitchen, and a fantastic family room on the lower level. The back door leads to a private yard and patio, perfect for lawn games, cookouts, and enjoying the freshly painted exterior and mature landscaping. A once in a lifetime job opportunity is the only thing that could pull them away from the house they love so much, but they know that someone new will cherish it as much as they have.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

3,617 sq ftLot Size

$1,037Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by The May Group • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Lauren Holleran Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72563327

Redfin Estimate

$2,666,836

$642K since sold in October 2019$24K since September

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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
4 beds2.5 baths2,224 sq ft
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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

101.2%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$67K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

7 days MoM

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Sale history for 157 Appleton St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72563327

Oct 23, 2019

Sold

$2,025,000

$788/sq ft

Sep 30, 2019

Pending

—

Sep 27, 2019

Contingent

—

Sep 25, 2019

Price Changed

$1,995,000

$776/sq ft

Sep 11, 2019

Listed

$2,350,000

$914/sq ft

MLS PIN #71330865

May 24, 2012

Sold

$1,220,000

$475/sq ft

Mar 12, 2012

Contingent

—

Mar 6, 2012

Price Changed

$1,295,000

$504/sq ft

Feb 7, 2012

Price Changed

$1,385,000

$539/sq ft

Jan 25, 2012

Listed

$1,450,000

$564/sq ft

Gorgeous SF rehab on desirable Appleton Street-in Huron Village. Well respected developers combined premium craftsmanship and materials to finish this 4BR/2.5BA home. Premium kitchen and baths. Details: custom tile and marble work, cherry trimmed oak floors, expertly placed lighting, bow front window, oversized gas fireplace, and custom cabinets. Delightful covered front porch, fenced backyard with a patio and small deck. Driveway - 2 cars in tandem. This is a special home!

MLS PIN #71182903

Mar 18, 2011

Sold

$625,000

$243/sq ft

Jan 30, 2011

Contingent

—

Jan 28, 2011

Listed

$650,000

$253/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,322 (+8.2%)

$887,000 + $1,368,500

$2,255,500

2024

$13,234 (+7.8%)

$925,300 + $1,310,100

$2,235,400

2023

$12,278 (+6.0%)

$942,700 + $1,152,500

$2,095,200

2022

$11,583 (+4.7%)

$936,400 + $1,020,200

$1,956,600

2021

$11,066 (+5.1%)

$917,800 + $973,900

$1,891,700

2020

$10,531 (+8.0%)

$908,700 + $922,800

$1,831,500

2019

$9,751 (+1.6%)

$767,100 + $874,400

$1,641,500

2018

$9,594 (+1.7%)

$691,100 + $834,100

$1,525,200

2017

$9,436 (+7.6%)

$673,800 + $780,100

$1,453,900

2016

$8,767 (+6.9%)

$590,900 + $663,300

$1,254,200

2015

$8,201 (+3.3%)

$456,100 + $592,600

$1,048,700

2014

$7,938 (−1.8%)

$362,800 + $584,500

$947,300

2013

$8,082 (+100.1%)

$317,900 + $615,400

$933,300

2012

$4,038 (+3.9%)

$311,000 + $165,200

$476,200

2011

$3,886

$311,000 + $165,200

$476,200

2010

$3,886 (+4.5%)

$311,000 + $165,200

$476,200

2009

$3,717

$325,100 + $166,600

$491,700

Tax history for 157 Appleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,322 (+8.2%)

$887,000 + $1,368,500

$2,255,500

2024

$13,234 (+7.8%)

$925,300 + $1,310,100

$2,235,400

2023

$12,278 (+6.0%)

$942,700 + $1,152,500

$2,095,200

2022

$11,583 (+4.7%)

$936,400 + $1,020,200

$1,956,600

2021

$11,066 (+5.1%)

$917,800 + $973,900

$1,891,700

2020

$10,531 (+8.0%)

$908,700 + $922,800

$1,831,500

2019

$9,751 (+1.6%)

$767,100 + $874,400

$1,641,500

2018

$9,594 (+1.7%)

$691,100 + $834,100

$1,525,200

2017

$9,436 (+7.6%)

$673,800 + $780,100

$1,453,900

2016

$8,767 (+6.9%)

$590,900 + $663,300

$1,254,200

2015

$8,201 (+3.3%)

$456,100 + $592,600

$1,048,700

2014

$7,938 (−1.8%)

$362,800 + $584,500

$947,300

2013

$8,082 (+100.1%)

$317,900 + $615,400

$933,300

2012

$4,038 (+3.9%)

$311,000 + $165,200

$476,200

2011

$3,886

$311,000 + $165,200

$476,200

2010

$3,886 (+4.5%)

$311,000 + $165,200

$476,200

2009

$3,717

$325,100 + $166,600

$491,700

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,620

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2559887S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 270
Length: 15
Width: 18
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 24
Length: 4
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 40
Length: 8
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 72
Length: 8
Width: 9
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Skylight

Living Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 285
Length: 15
Width: 19
Level: Basement
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Open Floorplan

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Kitchen Island

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 7X6
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Closet, Mud Room, Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,571
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,025
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Huron Avenue to Appleton Street
UnparsedAddress: 157 Appleton Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,620
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2559887S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Wall Mounted Televisions And Bose System
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

$2.53M – $3.07M

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Home values near 157 Appleton St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
153 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1703 Sq. Ft.	$1,492,481
160 Appleton St Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 933 Sq. Ft.	$839,931

Address	Redfin Estimate
170 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2383 Sq. Ft.	—
160 Appleton St Apt 3, Cambridge, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1122 Sq. Ft.	$905,352

Address	Redfin Estimate
160 Appleton St Apt 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1079 Sq. Ft.	$986,281
173 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1976 Sq. Ft.	$2,307,934

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