OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2020 for $2.3M

$2,377,750

•

3,606

sq ft

40 Roberts Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

Rare, Mid-Cambridge 3-family with parking in prime location near world-renowned Harvard University campus. All 3 units have been updated and have newer stainless steel kitchen appliances, granite countertops, newer white kitchen cabinets, in-unit laundry, hardwood floors, and vinyl replacement windows. 3 separate gas hot water baseboard heating system, 3 separate water heaters and 3 separate electrical panels. Paved driveway for 2-3 car parking. Units 1 and 2 are vacant. Unit 3 will be vacant on 9/1/20 . Perfect for owner occupant to live in 1 unit and rent out the others or investor looking to add an A+ located property to their portfolio. Easy to show with at least 24 hours notice. Open house Saturday (8/1) and Sunday (8/2) between 12-2 PM. Offers due Tuesday, 8/4 @ 12 PM. Pre-inspections welcome.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1893Year Built

2,506 sq ftLot Size

$659Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Philip Hou • Splice Realty

Bought with Melina Georgantas • Peristyle Properties, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #72700266

Redfin Estimate

$2,377,750

$75K since sold in September 2020$19K since July

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This home's estimate is 28% higher than the average sale price ($1.86M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 31, 2025
$1,725,000
A
9 beds3 baths3,759 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,830,000
B
7 beds3 baths3,545 sq ft
72 - 74 Park St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD APR 2, 2026
$1,400,000
C
7 beds3 baths3,301 sq ft
35 Ibbetson, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,180,000
D
6 beds3 baths2,754 sq ft
27 Plymouth, Cambridge, MA 02041
SOLD DEC 30, 2025
$2,150,000
E
9 beds3 baths3,414 sq ft
4 Saint Paul St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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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

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2 beds3 baths2,000 sq ft
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985 Memorial Dr #401, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Sale history for 40 Roberts Rd

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Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

M:00141 L:00074

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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2020.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 17
Flooring: Wood, Hardwood

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): 3,606
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.06

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,531
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Heating Units: 3
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: Kirkland to Roberts
UnparsedAddress: 40 Roberts Rd, Cambridge MA 02138

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

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Beds: —
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Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: M:00141 L:00074

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2020

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

John M. Tobin Montessori School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Cambridge, MA • 02138

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Estimated sale price

$2.26M – $2.74M

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Home values near 40 Roberts Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 Roberts Rd, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2464 Sq. Ft.	$2,861,029
42 Roberts Rd Apt 3, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$868,995

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Roberts Rd Apt 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 948 Sq. Ft.	$870,378
401 Roberts Rd Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3606 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Roberts Rd Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 890 Sq. Ft.	$865,024
45 Roberts Rd, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3591 Sq. Ft.	$1,844,538

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