SOLD JUL 1, 2026

Sold on Jul 2026

$2,500,000

•

1,908

sq ft

5 Appleton Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

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About this home

ACCEPTED OFFER - OPEN HOUSES CANCELLED. Tucked on a cul-de-sac just outside Huron Village, this lovely home is set among a canopy of mature trees. The foyer opens to a gracious living room with a bay window flowing seamlessly into the family room with built-ins and a second bay window. The eat-in kitchen features gas cooking & direct access to the screened porch & fenced yard, while the adjacent 17’ dining room is ideal for entertaining. A half bath & walk-in closet complete the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a walk-in closet, en-suite bath with dual vanities, laundry area, and direct access to a 23’ porch. Two additional bedrooms with double closets, a hall bath & a custom office with porch access complete the second floor. The expansive lower level includes a 22’ workshop, 26’ x 22’ storage and utility area, offering excellent expansion potential. Outside, enjoy a landscaped fenced yard, garden & detached garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

3,895 sq ftLot Size

$1,310Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Bought with Lauren Holleran Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73525111

Redfin Estimate

$2,328,805

$171K since sold in July 2026$12K since July

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This home's estimate is 11.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.09M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,525,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,012 sq ft
92 Chilton, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,800,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,644 sq ft
1 Chetwynd Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$2,300,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,400 sq ft
34 Tierney St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,500,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,970 sq ft
150 Chilton St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,700,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,424 sq ft
61 Larchwood Dr, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$1,699,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,996 sq ft
20 Cameron Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

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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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Est. $5,253 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 5 Appleton Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73525111

Jul 1, 2026

Sold

$2,500,000

$1,310/sq ft

May 29, 2026

Pending

—

May 27, 2026

Listed

$2,250,000

$1,179/sq ft

MLS PIN #70105431

Dec 15, 2004

Sold

$850,000

$445/sq ft

Oct 26, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Oct 15, 2004

Listed

$835,000

$438/sq ft

On cul-de-sac in Huron Village neighborhood. 1929 residence currently used as a single-family but could easily be converted back to a two-family. Excellent entertaining spaces. Large kitchen with pantry. Hardwood floors throughout. Two bay windows providing wonderful light. Screened-in rear porch with tranquil views of garden. Large second floor laundry room (former kitchen). Garage parking.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,991 (+7.8%)

$906,400 + $1,139,500

$2,045,900

2024

$12,055 (+6.6%)

$945,500 + $1,090,900

$2,036,400

2023

$11,310 (+6.5%)

$963,300 + $966,700

$1,930,000

2022

$10,624 (+7.5%)

$947,900 + $846,700

$1,794,600

2021

$9,887 (−2.7%)

$929,100 + $760,900

$1,690,000

2020

$10,160 (+9.7%)

$919,900 + $847,000

$1,766,900

2019

$9,262 (−0.6%)

$776,500 + $782,700

$1,559,200

2018

$9,319 (+0.4%)

$699,500 + $782,000

$1,481,500

2017

$9,285 (+2.4%)

$682,100 + $748,500

$1,430,600

2016

$9,063 (−1.1%)

$598,100 + $698,400

$1,296,500

2015

$9,167 (+0.7%)

$524,700 + $647,600

$1,172,300

2014

$9,105 (−1.0%)

$447,700 + $638,800

$1,086,500

2013

$9,196 (+0.5%)

$440,700 + $621,200

$1,061,900

2012

$9,147 (+4.4%)

$440,700 + $638,000

$1,078,700

2011

$8,760

$440,700 + $632,800

$1,073,500

2010

$8,760 (+10.5%)

$440,700 + $632,800

$1,073,500

2009

$7,926

$443,300 + $605,100

$1,048,400

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,908

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3706107S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Interior Features: Library, Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,908
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Green

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1908
ADU: N

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,912.33
Tax Year: 2026

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cul-de-sac off of Appleton Street
UnparsedAddress: 5 Appleton Road, Cambridge MA 02138

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,908
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3706107S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Peabody School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% 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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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

$2.21M – $2.68M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
102 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4423 Sq. Ft.	$5,033,733
8 Appleton Rd, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3251 Sq. Ft.	$1,845,458

Address	Redfin Estimate
106 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3744 Sq. Ft.	$3,334,787
128 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3961 Sq. Ft.	$2,345,403

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Appleton Rd, Cambridge, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3676 Sq. Ft.	$2,163,187
132 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2746 Sq. Ft.	$1,875,862

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