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OFF MARKET

$2,221,511

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2.5 ba

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3,062

sq ft

196 Larch Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

196 Larch Rd is a 3,062 square foot multi-family home on a 3,920 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Cambridge data, we estimate the home's value is $2,221,511.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1911Year Built

3,920 sq ftLot Size

$726Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,221,511

$40K since July

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This home's estimate is 23.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.79M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$2,595,000
A
5 beds3 baths3,726 sq ft
335 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD DEC 4, 2025
$1,875,000
B
5 beds2 baths2,788 sq ft
182 Larch Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,300,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths2,622 sq ft
23 Day St, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD FEB 13, 2026
$1,541,000
D
5 beds2 baths2,730 sq ft
71-73 Reservoir St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,700,000
E
5 beds3 baths3,216 sq ft
6-8 Campbell Park, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,755,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths3,207 sq ft
65 Fresh Pond Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138

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$2,110,413

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Market trends in 02138, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.1%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

28 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 4 HRS AGO
$1,300,000
2 beds3 baths2,000 sq ft
156 Mount Auburn St #2, Cambridge, MA 02138
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$800,000
2 beds1 bath898 sq ft
15 Fallon Pl Unit 15A, Cambridge, MA 02138
$1,295,000
2 beds2 baths1,340 sq ft
985 Memorial Dr #401, Cambridge, MA 02138
OPEN SAT, 1:30PM TO 3PM
$875,000
2 beds1 bath1,270 sq ft
503 Huron Ave #4, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Sale history for 196 Larch Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,998 (+7.4%)

$909,000 + $1,137,900

$2,046,900

2024

$12,097 (+7.2%)

$948,200 + $1,095,200

$2,043,400

2023

$11,288 (+5.0%)

$966,100 + $960,100

$1,926,200

2022

$10,752 (+4.1%)

$949,100 + $867,100

$1,816,200

2021

$10,324 (+3.7%)

$930,300 + $834,500

$1,764,800

2020

$9,957 (+8.8%)

$921,000 + $810,700

$1,731,700

2019

$9,149 (+3.4%)

$777,400 + $762,900

$1,540,300

2018

$8,848 (+3.1%)

$700,400 + $706,300

$1,406,700

2017

$8,586 (+2.9%)

$682,900 + $640,100

$1,323,000

2016

$8,345 (+1.4%)

$598,900 + $595,000

$1,193,900

2015

$8,230 (+6.8%)

$525,300 + $527,100

$1,052,400

2014

$7,703 (+0.6%)

$448,300 + $470,900

$919,200

2013

$7,656 (+3.3%)

$416,700 + $467,400

$884,100

2012

$7,408 (+4.1%)

$406,200 + $467,400

$873,600

2011

$7,119

$406,200 + $466,200

$872,400

2010

$7,119 (+8.2%)

$406,200 + $466,200

$872,400

2009

$6,580

$396,700 + $473,700

$870,400

Tax history for 196 Larch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,998 (+7.4%)

$909,000 + $1,137,900

$2,046,900

2024

$12,097 (+7.2%)

$948,200 + $1,095,200

$2,043,400

2023

$11,288 (+5.0%)

$966,100 + $960,100

$1,926,200

2022

$10,752 (+4.1%)

$949,100 + $867,100

$1,816,200

2021

$10,324 (+3.7%)

$930,300 + $834,500

$1,764,800

2020

$9,957 (+8.8%)

$921,000 + $810,700

$1,731,700

2019

$9,149 (+3.4%)

$777,400 + $762,900

$1,540,300

2018

$8,848 (+3.1%)

$700,400 + $706,300

$1,406,700

2017

$8,586 (+2.9%)

$682,900 + $640,100

$1,323,000

2016

$8,345 (+1.4%)

$598,900 + $595,000

$1,193,900

2015

$8,230 (+6.8%)

$525,300 + $527,100

$1,052,400

2014

$7,703 (+0.6%)

$448,300 + $470,900

$919,200

2013

$7,656 (+3.3%)

$416,700 + $467,400

$884,100

2012

$7,408 (+4.1%)

$406,200 + $467,400

$873,600

2011

$7,119

$406,200 + $466,200

$872,400

2010

$7,119 (+8.2%)

$406,200 + $466,200

$872,400

2009

$6,580

$396,700 + $473,700

$870,400

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

Permits

Jun 10, 2019 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Remodel a bathroom by demolishing the existing space, upgrading plumbing and electrical systems, and installing new insulation, tile, and fixtures. In the kitchen, replace the cabinets and countertops and construct a new pantry closet.

Bathroom

Electrical

Plumbing

Remodel

Jan 23, 2019 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Demolish the existing bathroom and update the plumbing and electrical systems to meet current codes. Install insulation in the walls and ceiling, followed by blueboard, plaster, tile, and paint.

Bathroom

Electrical

Plumbing

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: 1,119

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 11

Exterior

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

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,062
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,816
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,119
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 3

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Covered

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,920
Municipality Name: CAMBRIDGE
Acres: 0.09
Zoning Code: B
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,062
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3722948S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Haggerty School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% 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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Historical weather

Cambridge, MA • 02138

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Sun exposure

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

$2.11M – $2.56M

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Home values near 196 Larch Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
204 Larch Rd, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4114 Sq. Ft.	$1,971,500
188 Larch Rd, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2658 Sq. Ft.	$2,181,852

Address	Redfin Estimate
200 Larch Rd, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2798 Sq. Ft.	$1,963,563
182 Larch Rd, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2788 Sq. Ft.	$2,088,367

Address	Redfin Estimate
192 Larch Rd, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3062 Sq. Ft.	$2,037,964
204 Larch Rd Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1712 Sq. Ft.	$1,255,493

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Sale history for 196 Larch Rd

Tax history for 196 Larch Rd

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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