Google street view image for 17 Acorn St Unit R, Cambridge, MA 02139

Off market aug 1991 for $294K

$1,698,848

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,923/mo

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2,296

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17 Acorn St Unit R, Cambridge, MA 02139

About this home

17 Acorn St Unit R is a 2,296 square foot multi-family home on a 3,049 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 30, 1991 for $294,000. Based on Redfin's Cambridge data, we estimate the home's value is $1,698,848.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1873Year Built

3,049 sq ftLot Size

$740Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,698,848

$1.4M since sold in August 1991$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 9.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.88M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,460,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,265 sq ft
514 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD JAN 5, 2026
$1,800,000
B
5 beds2 baths2,151 sq ft
214 Allston St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$1,775,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,256 sq ft
9 Goodman Rd, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD OCT 29, 2025
$1,650,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,030 sq ft
21 Florence St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$2,325,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,839 sq ft
48 Amory St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD JAN 6, 2026
$1,260,000
F
5 beds2 baths2,175 sq ft
66 Elm St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Market trends in 02139, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

103.2%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$119K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

25 MoM

New listings for sale

$3,700,000
5 beds5 baths5,748 sq ft
329 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
$4,300,000
10 beds10 baths6,070 sq ft
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$1,599,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,845 sq ft
232 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
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$3,150,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,708 sq ft
19 Acorn St #19, Cambridge, MA 02139
$575,000
2 beds1 bath920 sq ft
110 Kinnaird St Unit B, Cambridge, MA 02139
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$3,150,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,708 sq ft
19 Acorn St, Cambridge, MA 02139
$1,787,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,286 sq ft
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$1,600,000
3 beds3 baths2,064 sq ft
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$1,099,900
2 beds2 baths1,215 sq ft
247 Chestnut St #2, Cambridge, MA 02139
3D WALKTHROUGH
$599,900
1 bed1 bath849 sq ft
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Sale history for 17 Acorn St Unit R

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,311 (+5.7%)

$855,500 + $610,800

$1,466,300

2024

$8,805 (+6.9%)

$899,400 + $587,900

$1,487,300

2023

$8,237 (+3.1%)

$890,300 + $515,400

$1,405,700

2022

$7,992 (+6.3%)

$884,700 + $465,300

$1,350,000

2021

$7,518 (+5.8%)

$836,200 + $448,900

$1,285,100

2020

$7,103 (+8.0%)

$795,000 + $440,300

$1,235,300

2019

$6,579 (+6.7%)

$693,400 + $414,200

$1,107,600

2018

$6,167 (−1.9%)

$609,700 + $370,700

$980,400

2017

$6,285 (+10.1%)

$597,800 + $370,600

$968,400

2016

$5,707 (+1.8%)

$472,200 + $344,200

$816,400

2015

$5,608 (+2.0%)

$412,500 + $304,600

$717,100

2014

$5,498 (+10.4%)

$391,600 + $264,500

$656,100

2013

$4,979 (+3.2%)

$307,900 + $267,000

$574,900

2012

$4,824 (+3.9%)

$301,900 + $267,000

$568,900

2011

$4,642

$301,900 + $267,000

$568,900

2010

$4,642 (+4.6%)

$301,900 + $267,000

$568,900

2009

$4,438

$315,600 + $271,400

$587,000

Tax history for 17 Acorn St Unit R

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,311 (+5.7%)

$855,500 + $610,800

$1,466,300

2024

$8,805 (+6.9%)

$899,400 + $587,900

$1,487,300

2023

$8,237 (+3.1%)

$890,300 + $515,400

$1,405,700

2022

$7,992 (+6.3%)

$884,700 + $465,300

$1,350,000

2021

$7,518 (+5.8%)

$836,200 + $448,900

$1,285,100

2020

$7,103 (+8.0%)

$795,000 + $440,300

$1,235,300

2019

$6,579 (+6.7%)

$693,400 + $414,200

$1,107,600

2018

$6,167 (−1.9%)

$609,700 + $370,700

$980,400

2017

$6,285 (+10.1%)

$597,800 + $370,600

$968,400

2016

$5,707 (+1.8%)

$472,200 + $344,200

$816,400

2015

$5,608 (+2.0%)

$412,500 + $304,600

$717,100

2014

$5,498 (+10.4%)

$391,600 + $264,500

$656,100

2013

$4,979 (+3.2%)

$307,900 + $267,000

$574,900

2012

$4,824 (+3.9%)

$301,900 + $267,000

$568,900

2011

$4,642

$301,900 + $267,000

$568,900

2010

$4,642 (+4.6%)

$301,900 + $267,000

$568,900

2009

$4,438

$315,600 + $271,400

$587,000

*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: 1,095

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

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

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,296
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,150
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,095
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,049
Municipality Name: CAMBRIDGE
Acres: 0.07
Zoning Code: C
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,296
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1873
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2008411S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Morse School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

The Amigos School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

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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

64% 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

$1.61M – $1.95M

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Home values near 17 Acorn St Unit R

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
13 Acorn St, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1438 Sq. Ft.	$1,135,775
9 Acorn St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3126 Sq. Ft.	$2,013,771

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Acorn St Apt 15, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$1,133,241
13 Acorn St Apt 13, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1438 Sq. Ft.	$1,124,128

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Acorn St, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$2,358,822
23-27 Acorn St, Cambridge, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3730 Sq. Ft.	$2,427,815

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