OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2017 for $1.4M

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2,214

sq ft

32 Roberts Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

Great opportunity for developers, investors, and anyone looking for a fixer-upper in the Professors' Row neighborhood. Early 1900's 3-family in an excellent mid-Cambridge location with backyard and parking! Unit 1 has 4 rooms with 2 bedrooms, Unit 2 has 6 rooms with 2 bedrooms and the top floor is a 3 room with 1 bedroom. There are 3 electrical panels, 2 heating systems, and 2 water heaters. The property is close to the Cambridge Public Library, the Harvard Yard and Harvard Square, with all of its restaurants, entertainment, and the red line MBTA. Because of tenants on 1st and 3rd floors, all showings will be at open houses - Thurs 11-12:30; Fri 11-12:30; Sat 12:30-2; Sun 12:30-2; Mon 11-12:30 and Tues 10-11. Offers, if any, are due Tuesday, May 16 at 1 pm. See attached brochure and floor plan for more details.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1903Year Built

2,449 sq ftLot Size

$648Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Lisa Drapkin • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Bought with Nancy Dixon • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72162082

Redfin Estimate

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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

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28 MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Older three unit home. First and second floor both have two bedrooms while the top floor unit only has one. Each floor has one full bathroom. In need of some work.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
John Inglesby
Redfin Associate agent

Sale history for 32 Roberts Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

2024

2023

$13,332 (+4.9%)

$1,011,500 + $1,263,600

$2,275,100

2022

$12,706 (+7.9%)

$1,003,800 + $1,142,400

$2,146,200

2021

$11,781 (+49.9%)

$935,700 + $1,078,100

$2,013,800

2020

$7,857 (+7.6%)

$917,100 + $449,300

$1,366,400

2019

$7,299 (+14.0%)

$805,600 + $423,200

$1,228,800

2018

$6,400 (−9.2%)

$728,100 + $289,400

$1,017,500

2017

$7,047 (+7.0%)

$712,600 + $373,200

$1,085,800

2016

$6,587 (+3.1%)

$598,000 + $344,300

$942,300

2015

$6,392 (+14.2%)

$517,400 + $300,000

$817,400

2014

$5,597 (+8.5%)

$446,100 + $221,800

$667,900

2013

$5,160 (+2.1%)

$384,200 + $211,600

$595,800

2012

$5,052 (+3.9%)

$384,200 + $211,600

$595,800

2011

$4,862

$384,200 + $211,600

$595,800

2010

$4,862 (+2.9%)

$384,200 + $211,600

$595,800

2009

$4,724

$401,500 + $223,400

$624,900

Tax history for 32 Roberts Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

2024

2023

$13,332 (+4.9%)

$1,011,500 + $1,263,600

$2,275,100

2022

$12,706 (+7.9%)

$1,003,800 + $1,142,400

$2,146,200

2021

$11,781 (+49.9%)

$935,700 + $1,078,100

$2,013,800

2020

$7,857 (+7.6%)

$917,100 + $449,300

$1,366,400

2019

$7,299 (+14.0%)

$805,600 + $423,200

$1,228,800

2018

$6,400 (−9.2%)

$728,100 + $289,400

$1,017,500

2017

$7,047 (+7.0%)

$712,600 + $373,200

$1,085,800

2016

$6,587 (+3.1%)

$598,000 + $344,300

$942,300

2015

$6,392 (+14.2%)

$517,400 + $300,000

$817,400

2014

$5,597 (+8.5%)

$446,100 + $221,800

$667,900

2013

$5,160 (+2.1%)

$384,200 + $211,600

$595,800

2012

$5,052 (+3.9%)

$384,200 + $211,600

$595,800

2011

$4,862

$384,200 + $211,600

$595,800

2010

$4,862 (+2.9%)

$384,200 + $211,600

$595,800

2009

$4,724

$401,500 + $223,400

$624,900

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,614 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,690

Year built

1903

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

409366

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.

Jan 8, 2019 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Perform an interior renovation and excavate the basement. Construct an uncovered side entry, an uncovered rear entry, and a rear window well.

Addition

Jan 8, 2019 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Perform an interior renovation and excavate the basement. Construct an uncovered side entry, an uncovered rear entry, and a rear window well.

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
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Pantry, Living Room, Kitchen, Sunroom

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,214
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Brown

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,001
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses, Individually Metered

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2

Location

Location Information
Directions: Roberts Road is one way from Kirkland Street toward Cambridge Street.
UnparsedAddress: 32 Roberts Road, Cambridge MA 02138

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,690
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1903
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 409366

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

John M. Tobin Montessori School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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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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

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

63% 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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Home values near 32 Roberts Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Roberts Rd, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 2786 Sq. Ft.	—
29 Roberts Rd Apt 29, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1784 Sq. Ft.	$1,432,674

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Roberts Rd, Cambridge, MA 16 Beds \| 8 Baths \| 7620 Sq. Ft.	—
36 Roberts Rd, Cambridge, MA 9 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3540 Sq. Ft.	$2,700,687

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Roberts Rd Apt 27, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1798 Sq. Ft.	$1,546,423
28 Roberts Rd, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1484 Sq. Ft.	$1,422,383

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