Spacious, bright & airy with tall ceilings, loads of charm & lovely hardwoods, 29 Roberts is one of 2 offered townhouses, located close to all the places you love: blocks to Cambridge Public Library & Whole Foods, <1 mile to Harvard/Inman/Central/Union Squares & area parks, museums, restaurants. The main level of this well laid out, 3-level home invites you in with a cheery, sunlit LR & generous DR perfect for entertaining family & friends. A large half BA off the Kitchen is convenient for guest use. Upstairs, 2 large, bright BRs & a Bonus Rm provide flexible living & workspace options. The Bonus room w/ full BA is a perfect flex space to relax, read or watch a movie. Escape to the peace & privacy of the 3rd floor BR with brand new, gleaming hardwood floors. The large basement has tons of storage/potential for finished space & you’ll love gardening in the ample, shared, fenced backyard. Bonus: new Boiler, newer windows. A not-to-be missed opportunity in a second to none location!
TURN OF THE CENTURY CONDO TOWNHOUSE ON 3 LEVELS WITH BASEMENT WHICH COULD EASILY BE FINISHED. SECOND FLOOR HAS 2 BEDROOMS AND STUDY. 3RD FLOOR BEDROOM COULD BE EXPANDED INTO A MASTER SUITE (NEIGHBORS DID THIS). LARGE SHARED YARDS. NEW
Public Records
Aug 4, 1987
Sold
$259,500
$145/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,054 (−5.8%)
$1,268,300
2024
$8,549 (+10.7%)
$1,444,100
2023
$7,722 (+2.1%)
$1,317,800
2022
$7,560 (+4.8%)
$1,277,100
2021
$7,217 (+9.3%)
$1,233,600
2020
$6,601 (+4.5%)
$1,148,000
2019
$6,316 (+2.9%)
$1,063,300
2018
$6,140
$976,200
2017
$6,145 (+0.3%)
$946,800
2016
$6,126 (+0.9%)
$876,400
2015
$6,072 (+4.4%)
$776,500
2014
$5,814 (+4.6%)
$693,800
2013
$5,558 (−4.1%)
$641,800
2012
$5,798 (+3.9%)
$683,700
2011
$5,579
$683,700
2010
$5,579 (+7.9%)
$683,700
2009
$5,169
$683,700
Tax history for 29 Roberts Rd #29
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,054 (−5.8%)
$1,268,300
2024
$8,549 (+10.7%)
$1,444,100
2023
$7,722 (+2.1%)
$1,317,800
2022
$7,560 (+4.8%)
$1,277,100
2021
$7,217 (+9.3%)
$1,233,600
2020
$6,601 (+4.5%)
$1,148,000
2019
$6,316 (+2.9%)
$1,063,300
2018
$6,140
$976,200
2017
$6,145 (+0.3%)
$946,800
2016
$6,126 (+0.9%)
$876,400
2015
$6,072 (+4.4%)
$776,500
2014
$5,814 (+4.6%)
$693,800
2013
$5,558 (−4.1%)
$641,800
2012
$5,798 (+3.9%)
$683,700
2011
$5,579
$683,700
2010
$5,579 (+7.9%)
$683,700
2009
$5,169
$683,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas, Unit Control
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $250
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Location Information
Directions: Roberts Rd is one way off Kirkland St. Between Cambridge & Kirkland streets. Use Google maps.
UnparsedAddress: 29 Roberts Road # 29, Cambridge MA 02138
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.75
Sq. Ft.: 1,784
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3,948 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1875
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1902690S
HOA Dues: $250/month
Garage: No
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 26, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: None
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
John M. Tobin Montessori School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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