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Off market jun 2013 for $1M

$2,161,554

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $397/mo

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2,533

sq ft

47 Roberts Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

Six blocks from Harvard Yard: rare, historic 1847 house + 1915 rear wing. Large, open first floor. 2 fireplaces, 2.5 baths, 3 decks. Cambridge's useful, stunning Public Library + Recreation Center with tennis courts & indoor pools are just down the street. Combine smaller rooms to form your own enlarged new kitchen & master bedroom - Re that, please see attached cost estimates + floor plans (both existing & proposed). Offer(s) due noon on Tues. 5/14. House now Under Agreement for 6/27 closing.

Single-familyProperty Type

1847Year Built

3,776 sq ftLot Size

$853Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Fred Meyer • University Real Estate, Harvard Square

Bought with Fred Meyer • University Real Estate, Harvard Square

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•Source:MLS PIN #71523225

Redfin Estimate

$2,161,554

$1.1M since sold in June 2013$55K since September

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This home's estimate is 4% lower than the average sale price ($2.25M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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E
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SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$2,250,000
F
6 beds3 baths3,233 sq ft
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Market trends in 02138, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.2%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$98K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

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Sale history for 47 Roberts Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,378 (+8.0%)

$881,700 + $1,540,100

$2,421,800

2024

$14,234 (+10.4%)

$930,400 + $1,474,000

$2,404,400

2023

$12,888 (+4.3%)

$925,200 + $1,274,200

$2,199,400

2022

$12,353 (+9.8%)

$959,300 + $1,127,400

$2,086,700

2021

$11,246 (+5.8%)

$874,900 + $1,047,500

$1,922,400

2020

$10,626 (+7.3%)

$855,800 + $992,200

$1,848,000

2019

$9,904 (+1.4%)

$751,700 + $915,700

$1,667,400

2018

$9,766 (+18.6%)

$679,500 + $873,200

$1,552,700

2017

$8,237 (+6.2%)

$665,000 + $604,200

$1,269,200

2016

$7,755 (+1.7%)

$558,000 + $551,400

$1,109,400

2015

$7,625 (+31.7%)

$482,800 + $492,300

$975,100

2014

$5,791 (+5.1%)

$416,300 + $274,800

$691,100

2013

$5,511 (+0.9%)

$358,500 + $277,900

$636,400

2012

$5,460 (+4.0%)

$358,500 + $285,400

$643,900

2011

$5,251

$358,500 + $285,000

$643,500

2010

$5,251 (+10.5%)

$358,500 + $285,000

$643,500

2009

$4,751

$357,400 + $271,000

$628,400

Tax history for 47 Roberts Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,378 (+8.0%)

$881,700 + $1,540,100

$2,421,800

2024

$14,234 (+10.4%)

$930,400 + $1,474,000

$2,404,400

2023

$12,888 (+4.3%)

$925,200 + $1,274,200

$2,199,400

2022

$12,353 (+9.8%)

$959,300 + $1,127,400

$2,086,700

2021

$11,246 (+5.8%)

$874,900 + $1,047,500

$1,922,400

2020

$10,626 (+7.3%)

$855,800 + $992,200

$1,848,000

2019

$9,904 (+1.4%)

$751,700 + $915,700

$1,667,400

2018

$9,766 (+18.6%)

$679,500 + $873,200

$1,552,700

2017

$8,237 (+6.2%)

$665,000 + $604,200

$1,269,200

2016

$7,755 (+1.7%)

$558,000 + $551,400

$1,109,400

2015

$7,625 (+31.7%)

$482,800 + $492,300

$975,100

2014

$5,791 (+5.1%)

$416,300 + $274,800

$691,100

2013

$5,511 (+0.9%)

$358,500 + $277,900

$636,400

2012

$5,460 (+4.0%)

$358,500 + $285,400

$643,900

2011

$5,251

$358,500 + $285,000

$643,500

2010

$5,251 (+10.5%)

$358,500 + $285,000

$643,500

2009

$4,751

$357,400 + $271,000

$628,400

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,497

Year built

1854

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3746152S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Deeded

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,533
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic
Color: Green

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Frontage Length: 42
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,842.55
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: From Harvard Science Center: Follow Kirkland St. five blocks to Roberts Rd.:1st house on your right.
UnparsedAddress: 47 Roberts Road, Cambridge MA 02138

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,497
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1854
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3746152S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Attached Floor Plans: (A) Existing + (B) Proposed, Removing 2 Interior Walls (W/ Cost Estimates)
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 • 0.8mi

7/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

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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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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

$2.05M – $2.49M

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Home values near 47 Roberts Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 Roberts Road, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2464 Sq. Ft.	$2,727,373
42 Roberts Road #3, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$867,904

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Roberts Road #1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 948 Sq. Ft.	$875,597
401 Roberts Road #2, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3606 Sq. Ft.	$2,691,485

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Roberts Road #2, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 890 Sq. Ft.	$836,822
45 Roberts Road, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3591 Sq. Ft.	—

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