Off Market Jul 1997 for $430K

$2,243,329

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5 Malcolm Rd, Cambridge, MA

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

1913Year Built

3,600 sq ftLot Size

Listed by Christine Smith • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Bought with • RE/MAX Town & Country

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #50368556

Redfin Estimate

$2,243,329

$1.8M since sold in July 1997$114K since July

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This home's estimate is 5.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$2,595,000
A
5 beds3 baths3,726 sq ft
335 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,560,000
B
5 beds3 baths2,560 sq ft
21 Milton, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,700,000
C
5 beds3 baths3,216 sq ft
6-8 Campbell Park, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,755,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,207 sq ft
65 Fresh Pond Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$2,500,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,908 sq ft
5 Appleton Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$2,700,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,701 sq ft
12 Gray Gdns W, Cambridge, MA 02138

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$2,114,150

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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

EARLY ACCESS
$625,000
1 bed1 bath690 sq ft
17 Healey St #201, Cambridge, MA 02138
$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 Malcolm Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,532 (+7.8%)

$797,000 + $1,176,500

$1,973,500

2024

$11,625 (+8.3%)

$831,400 + $1,132,300

$1,963,700

2023

$10,731 (+4.8%)

$847,000 + $984,300

$1,831,300

2022

$10,244 (+4.2%)

$841,900 + $888,500

$1,730,400

2021

$9,829 (+3.2%)

$825,200 + $854,900

$1,680,100

2020

$9,520 (+13.0%)

$817,000 + $838,600

$1,655,600

2019

$8,425 (+3.3%)

$689,700 + $728,700

$1,418,400

2018

$8,152 (+0.8%)

$621,300 + $674,800

$1,296,100

2017

$8,085 (+2.7%)

$605,800 + $639,900

$1,245,700

2016

$7,869 (+1.4%)

$531,200 + $594,600

$1,125,800

2015

$7,763 (+6.7%)

$466,000 + $526,700

$992,700

2014

$7,274 (+0.2%)

$397,700 + $470,300

$868,000

2013

$7,262 (+3.3%)

$369,700 + $468,900

$838,600

2012

$7,032 (+3.9%)

$360,400 + $468,900

$829,300

2011

$6,767

$360,400 + $468,900

$829,300

2010

$6,767 (+8.0%)

$360,400 + $468,900

$829,300

2009

$6,263

$351,900 + $476,500

$828,400

Tax history for 5 Malcolm Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,532 (+7.8%)

$797,000 + $1,176,500

$1,973,500

2024

$11,625 (+8.3%)

$831,400 + $1,132,300

$1,963,700

2023

$10,731 (+4.8%)

$847,000 + $984,300

$1,831,300

2022

$10,244 (+4.2%)

$841,900 + $888,500

$1,730,400

2021

$9,829 (+3.2%)

$825,200 + $854,900

$1,680,100

2020

$9,520 (+13.0%)

$817,000 + $838,600

$1,655,600

2019

$8,425 (+3.3%)

$689,700 + $728,700

$1,418,400

2018

$8,152 (+0.8%)

$621,300 + $674,800

$1,296,100

2017

$8,085 (+2.7%)

$605,800 + $639,900

$1,245,700

2016

$7,869 (+1.4%)

$531,200 + $594,600

$1,125,800

2015

$7,763 (+6.7%)

$466,000 + $526,700

$992,700

2014

$7,274 (+0.2%)

$397,700 + $470,300

$868,000

2013

$7,262 (+3.3%)

$369,700 + $468,900

$838,600

2012

$7,032 (+3.9%)

$360,400 + $468,900

$829,300

2011

$6,767

$360,400 + $468,900

$829,300

2010

$6,767 (+8.0%)

$360,400 + $468,900

$829,300

2009

$6,263

$351,900 + $476,500

$828,400

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,990

Year built

1913

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

3919144S

Parking Spaces

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Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Jul 23, 2018 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Renovate the interior of a first floor unit including a bathroom renovation, kitchen cabinet replacement, and laundry area modification for a stacking unit. Perform closet work, install new flooring, and install a mini-split air conditioning system.

Bathroom

HVAC

Kitchen

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Stone

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Features: Easements

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,062

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 0
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: HURON AVE.
UnparsedAddress: 5 Malcolm Road, Cambridge MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,990
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3919144S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Haggerty School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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

58% 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

$2.13M – $2.58M

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Home values near 5 Malcolm Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3 Malcolm Road, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2316 Sq. Ft.	$1,783,506
2 Malcolm Road, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2575 Sq. Ft.	$2,219,222

Address	Redfin Estimate
1 Malcolm Road, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 878 Sq. Ft.	$794,054
1012 Malcolm Road, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3476 Sq. Ft.	$3,089,148

Address	Redfin Estimate
1 Malcolm Road Unit 2, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1790 Sq. Ft.	$1,677,439
8 Malcolm Road Unit 6, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2570 Sq. Ft.	$1,919,138

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