OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2021 for $1.4M

$1,555,064

•

1,205

sq ft

48 Roberts Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

A short distance from Harvard Square! Side street contemporary, secluded attached single family residence close to indie coffee shops & restaurants, Whole Foods and Cambridge public library. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large living room with wood-burning fireplace & high ceiling opens to the private yard. Open-plan just-updated kitchen with premium appliances and luxurious finishes. Dining room and a discreet half bath complete this level. Hardwood floors. Lots of windows and great light exposures. Efficient gas fueled boiler and tankless hot water. Very large, private rooftop terrace off primary bedroom suite. Deluxe renovated master bath. Generous fenced private yard. Direct interior access to a heated full-size garage. This is it!

Single-familyProperty Type

1985Year Built

1,614 sq ftLot Size

$1,291Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by The Petrowsky Jones Group • Compass

Bought with Peter Boyajian • Real Estate 109

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•Source:MLS PIN #72818804

Redfin Estimate

$1,555,064

$80K since sold in June 2021$54K since July

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This home's estimate is 22.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.27M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,055,000
A
3 beds3 baths1,272 sq ft
352R Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 17, 2026
$1,650,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,717 sq ft
67B Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,925,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,906 sq ft
18A Highland Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$1,210,000
D
2 beds2 baths946 sq ft
410 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$790,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,332 sq ft
126 Tremont St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$975,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,523 sq ft
39 Alston St, Somerville, MA 02143

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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

New listings for sale

$1,300,000
2 beds3 baths2,000 sq ft
156 Mount Auburn St #2, Cambridge, MA 02138
$800,000
2 beds1 bath898 sq ft
15 Fallon Pl Unit 15A, Cambridge, MA 02138
$1,295,000
2 beds2 baths1,340 sq ft
985 Memorial Dr #401, Cambridge, MA 02138
$875,000
2 beds1 bath1,270 sq ft
503 Huron Ave #4, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Redfin agents who toured

Lovely private yard and nice finishes in this attached single, which pays $365/year for maintenance of shared front deck. Located near Harvard and Inman Squares.
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Allison Ryder
Redfin Associate agent

Sale history for 48 Roberts Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72818804

Jun 30, 2021

Sold

$1,475,000

$1,224/sq ft

May 10, 2021

Contingent

—

May 3, 2021

Price Changed

$1,575,000

$1,307/sq ft

Apr 22, 2021

Listed

$1,600,000

$1,328/sq ft

MLS PIN #30289225

Jun 9, 1999

Sold

$390,000

$324/sq ft

Feb 8, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Jan 29, 1999

Listed

$415,000

$344/sq ft

Public record

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Year renovated

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

409559

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on May 26, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Heated Garage, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Balcony - Exterior

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,205
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Roof

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,725.77
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Kirkland to Roberts
UnparsedAddress: 48 Roberts Road, Cambridge MA 02138

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 409559

Home facts updated by county records on May 26, 2023

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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Local insights from Redfin agents

Despite new zoning laws encouraging housing production, Cambridge remains a Seller's market driven by pent-up demand and a constant influx of buyers. Because it is a historic, built-out city, there is little new housing to replace existing...
2 months ago • Cambridge
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Redfin Premier agent
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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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Estimated sale price

$1.48M – $1.79M

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Home values near 48 Roberts Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Roberts Road #1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 948 Sq. Ft.	$870,378
46 Roberts Road, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2026 Sq. Ft.	$2,225,164

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Roberts Road #2, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 890 Sq. Ft.	$865,024
461 Roberts Road #2, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1105 Sq. Ft.	$1,474,331

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Roberts Road #3, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$868,995
48A Roberts Road, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1529 Sq. Ft.	$1,650,037

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