Delightfully set back from the street at a sought-after Huron Village location, this free-standing 1880's single-family Victorian house is rare for its surprisingly rural and private setting. 3 bedrooms. With a generous fenced garden ideal for play and entertaining, the house's interior benefits from abundant natural light. With whimsical columns and lovely wood floors, high ceilings, skylights and large windows, this property offers flexibility for those who seek guest and work space at home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1884Year Built
2,752 sq ftLot Size
$933Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by The Petrowsky Jones Group• Hammond Real Estate
Bought with Elizabeth Bolton• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
CHARMING 3 BDRM SF SECLUDED BEHIND ANOTHER HOUSE,VERY PRIVATE. COMPLETELY REN. IN'93, SUNNY ULTRA MOD. KITCH W/ SKYLITE. FINISHED BSMNT. OF 541 SQ. FT. MAY NOT BE LEGAL LIVING SPACE. LAUNDRY IN BSMNT, FRESHLY PAINTED,
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,360 (+3.3%)
$763,200 + $238,300
$1,001,500
2024
$6,154 (+2.5%)
$811,300 + $228,300
$1,039,600
2023
$6,002 (+2.3%)
$826,600 + $197,700
$1,024,300
2022
$5,868 (+3.4%)
$815,900 + $175,300
$991,200
2021
$5,677 (−14.2%)
$799,700 + $170,800
$970,500
2020
$6,615 (+11.8%)
$791,800 + $358,700
$1,150,500
2019
$5,919 (+2.8%)
$668,300 + $328,200
$996,500
2018
$5,759 (+0.8%)
$602,100 + $313,500
$915,600
2017
$5,715 (+4.3%)
$587,000 + $293,600
$880,600
2016
$5,477 (+9.7%)
$514,800 + $268,800
$783,600
2015
$4,993 (+7.5%)
$397,400 + $241,100
$638,500
2014
$4,643 (+5.2%)
$316,100 + $238,000
$554,100
2013
$4,413 (+5.2%)
$277,000 + $232,600
$509,600
2012
$4,196 (+15.5%)
$271,000 + $223,800
$494,800
2011
$3,634
$271,000 + $174,400
$445,400
2010
$3,634 (+4.2%)
$271,000 + $174,400
$445,400
2009
$3,487
$295,200 + $166,100
$461,300
Tax history for 194 Appleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,360 (+3.3%)
$763,200 + $238,300
$1,001,500
2024
$6,154 (+2.5%)
$811,300 + $228,300
$1,039,600
2023
$6,002 (+2.3%)
$826,600 + $197,700
$1,024,300
2022
$5,868 (+3.4%)
$815,900 + $175,300
$991,200
2021
$5,677 (−14.2%)
$799,700 + $170,800
$970,500
2020
$6,615 (+11.8%)
$791,800 + $358,700
$1,150,500
2019
$5,919 (+2.8%)
$668,300 + $328,200
$996,500
2018
$5,759 (+0.8%)
$602,100 + $313,500
$915,600
2017
$5,715 (+4.3%)
$587,000 + $293,600
$880,600
2016
$5,477 (+9.7%)
$514,800 + $268,800
$783,600
2015
$4,993 (+7.5%)
$397,400 + $241,100
$638,500
2014
$4,643 (+5.2%)
$316,100 + $238,000
$554,100
2013
$4,413 (+5.2%)
$277,000 + $232,600
$509,600
2012
$4,196 (+15.5%)
$271,000 + $223,800
$494,800
2011
$3,634
$271,000 + $174,400
$445,400
2010
$3,634 (+4.2%)
$271,000 + $174,400
$445,400
2009
$3,487
$295,200 + $166,100
$461,300
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
983
Year built
1884
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2389339S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Dec 18, 2023 • Final
Building: alteration and addition
Install a wood-burning insert provided by the client.
Remodel
Oct 23, 2023 • Final
Building: alteration and addition
Install new replacement windows.
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 Features: On Street
Interior
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Living Room Information
Level: First
Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 153
Length: 17
Width: 9
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,620
Foundation Area: 442
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,644.92
Tax Year: 2010
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Huron Ave to Appleton Street. One way towards Concord Ave.
UnparsedAddress: 194 Appleton Street, Cambridge MA 02138
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 983
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1884
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2389339S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peabody School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
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