Off Market May 1996 for $1.5M

$6,096,339

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,297/mo

•

4,024

sq ft

5 Hemlock Rd, Cambridge, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$1,515Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jennifer Ratcliff • Dewolfe-Cambridge

Bought with • Dewolfe-Cambridge

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•Source:MLS PIN #50313706

Redfin Estimate

$6,096,339

$4.5M since sold in May 1996$370K since July

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This home's estimate is 89% higher than the average sale price ($3.23M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,700,000
A
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SOLD JUL 3, 2026
$3,200,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,605 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$3,400,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths4,017 sq ft
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SOLD FEB 24, 2026
$3,525,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,985 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,700,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,424 sq ft
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F
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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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Sale history for 5 Hemlock Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$36,204 (+9.5%)

$3,311,700 + $2,389,700

$5,701,400

2024

$33,052 (+7.3%)

$3,285,200 + $2,297,900

$5,583,100

2023

$30,808 (+11.0%)

$3,272,000 + $1,985,300

$5,257,300

2022

$27,762 (+6.5%)

$2,953,900 + $1,735,700

$4,689,600

2021

$26,065 (+6.7%)

$2,898,700 + $1,556,900

$4,455,600

2020

$24,425 (+11.8%)

$2,774,100 + $1,473,700

$4,247,800

2019

$21,856 (−3.6%)

$2,336,800 + $1,342,700

$3,679,500

2018

$22,672 (+2.3%)

$2,324,800 + $1,279,600

$3,604,400

2017

$22,155 (+5.4%)

$2,217,000 + $1,196,700

$3,413,700

2016

$21,020 (−2.9%)

$1,917,300 + $1,089,900

$3,007,200

2015

$21,645 (−4.6%)

$1,797,500 + $970,400

$2,767,900

2014

$22,680 (−3.0%)

$1,749,500 + $956,900

$2,706,400

2013

$23,375 (+8.9%)

$1,749,500 + $949,700

$2,699,200

2012

$21,463 (+3.1%)

$1,584,000 + $947,000

$2,531,000

2011

$20,826

$1,626,100 + $926,100

$2,552,200

2010

$20,826 (+2.8%)

$1,626,100 + $926,100

$2,552,200

2009

$20,256

$1,783,200 + $896,100

$2,679,300

Tax history for 5 Hemlock Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$36,204 (+9.5%)

$3,311,700 + $2,389,700

$5,701,400

2024

$33,052 (+7.3%)

$3,285,200 + $2,297,900

$5,583,100

2023

$30,808 (+11.0%)

$3,272,000 + $1,985,300

$5,257,300

2022

$27,762 (+6.5%)

$2,953,900 + $1,735,700

$4,689,600

2021

$26,065 (+6.7%)

$2,898,700 + $1,556,900

$4,455,600

2020

$24,425 (+11.8%)

$2,774,100 + $1,473,700

$4,247,800

2019

$21,856 (−3.6%)

$2,336,800 + $1,342,700

$3,679,500

2018

$22,672 (+2.3%)

$2,324,800 + $1,279,600

$3,604,400

2017

$22,155 (+5.4%)

$2,217,000 + $1,196,700

$3,413,700

2016

$21,020 (−2.9%)

$1,917,300 + $1,089,900

$3,007,200

2015

$21,645 (−4.6%)

$1,797,500 + $970,400

$2,767,900

2014

$22,680 (−3.0%)

$1,749,500 + $956,900

$2,706,400

2013

$23,375 (+8.9%)

$1,749,500 + $949,700

$2,699,200

2012

$21,463 (+3.1%)

$1,584,000 + $947,000

$2,531,000

2011

$20,826

$1,626,100 + $926,100

$2,552,200

2010

$20,826 (+2.8%)

$1,626,100 + $926,100

$2,552,200

2009

$20,256

$1,783,200 + $896,100

$2,679,300

*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

0.36 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,144

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2498670S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Level: Basement

Kitchen Information
Level: Basement
Features: Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partial

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,024
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard

Property Information
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.35

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,539

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: SPARKS STREET
UnparsedAddress: 5 Hemlock Road, Cambridge MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,144
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2498670S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Maria L. Baldwin School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

$5.79M – $7.01M

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Data from public records.

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11 Hemlock Rd Apt 1, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2883 Sq. Ft.	$3,948,717

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