RARE TO FIND 2-FAM IN DESIRABLE NO CAMBRIDGE RECENT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE VINYL SIDING AND MANY WINDOWS SHORT WLK TO DAVIS AND BIKE PATH. PROPERTY CAN BE DELIVERED VACANT OR W/UPSTAIRS TENANTS.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1903Year Built
2,275 sq ftLot Size
$242Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Joe Kobialka• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Bought with Joe Kobialka• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
GREAT HOME OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY - SUNNY PHIL. STYLE 2FAM. ONLY A 10 MINUTE WALK TO THE DAVIS T. DELIVERED VACANT
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,454 (+7.8%)
$428,800 + $1,060,000
$1,488,800
2024
$8,769 (+10.3%)
$461,200 + $1,020,100
$1,481,300
2023
$7,951 (+5.8%)
$470,400 + $886,400
$1,356,800
2022
$7,512 (+3.5%)
$468,800 + $800,200
$1,269,000
2021
$7,255 (+4.1%)
$470,400 + $769,800
$1,240,200
2020
$6,967 (+24.1%)
$456,600 + $755,100
$1,211,700
2019
$5,615 (+8.3%)
$407,500 + $537,800
$945,300
2018
$5,186 (−0.5%)
$343,200 + $481,300
$824,500
2017
$5,211 (+2.7%)
$321,700 + $481,300
$803,000
2016
$5,074 (+1.2%)
$278,800 + $447,100
$725,900
2015
$5,012 (+5.3%)
$245,100 + $395,800
$640,900
2014
$4,758 (−1.3%)
$214,500 + $353,300
$567,800
2013
$4,821
$197,700 + $359,000
$556,700
2012
$4,821 (+3.9%)
$209,500 + $359,000
$568,500
2011
$4,639
$209,500 + $359,000
$568,500
2010
$4,639 (+5.3%)
$209,500 + $359,000
$568,500
2009
$4,407
$218,200 + $364,800
$583,000
Tax history for 38-40 Gold Star Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,454 (+7.8%)
$428,800 + $1,060,000
$1,488,800
2024
$8,769 (+10.3%)
$461,200 + $1,020,100
$1,481,300
2023
$7,951 (+5.8%)
$470,400 + $886,400
$1,356,800
2022
$7,512 (+3.5%)
$468,800 + $800,200
$1,269,000
2021
$7,255 (+4.1%)
$470,400 + $769,800
$1,240,200
2020
$6,967 (+24.1%)
$456,600 + $755,100
$1,211,700
2019
$5,615 (+8.3%)
$407,500 + $537,800
$945,300
2018
$5,186 (−0.5%)
$343,200 + $481,300
$824,500
2017
$5,211 (+2.7%)
$321,700 + $481,300
$803,000
2016
$5,074 (+1.2%)
$278,800 + $447,100
$725,900
2015
$5,012 (+5.3%)
$245,100 + $395,800
$640,900
2014
$4,758 (−1.3%)
$214,500 + $353,300
$567,800
2013
$4,821
$197,700 + $359,000
$556,700
2012
$4,821 (+3.9%)
$209,500 + $359,000
$568,500
2011
$4,639
$209,500 + $359,000
$568,500
2010
$4,639 (+5.3%)
$209,500 + $359,000
$568,500
2009
$4,407
$218,200 + $364,800
$583,000
*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
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,178 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,755
Year built
1903
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
3859186S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Jun 7, 2023 • Active
Building: alteration and addition
Perform residential weatherization and air sealing. No structural changes are included.
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
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,479
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,867
Tax Year: 2003
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0
Location
Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 38-40 Gold Star Rd, Cambridge MA 02140
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,755
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1903
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3859186S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peabody School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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