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OFF MARKET

$2,263,263

•

3 ba

•

4,095

sq ft

5 Poplar Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

5 Poplar Rd is a 4,095 square foot multi-family home on a 3,485 square foot lot with 8 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Cambridge data, we estimate the home's value is $2,263,263.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

3,485 sq ftLot Size

$553Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,263,263

$39K since July

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This home's estimate is 8.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.09M) 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 10, 2026
$2,925,000
B
6 beds3 baths4,314 sq ft
119 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$2,023,000
C
9 beds3 baths3,438 sq ft
18 Acadia Park, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,560,000
D
5 beds3 baths2,560 sq ft
21 Milton, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,700,000
E
5 beds3 baths3,216 sq ft
6-8 Campbell Park, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,755,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths3,207 sq ft
65 Fresh Pond Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138

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$2,150,096

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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
$649,000
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 Poplar Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,761 (+7.7%)

$755,500 + $1,096,600

$1,852,100

2024

$10,921 (+6.2%)

$788,700 + $1,056,000

$1,844,700

2023

$10,283 (+4.5%)

$803,600 + $951,100

$1,754,700

2022

$9,839 (+4.2%)

$803,100 + $858,900

$1,662,000

2021

$9,438 (+1.2%)

$787,200 + $826,200

$1,613,400

2020

$9,330 (+8.5%)

$803,500 + $819,100

$1,622,600

2019

$8,603 (+7.3%)

$678,200 + $770,200

$1,448,400

2018

$8,021 (−2.0%)

$611,000 + $664,200

$1,275,200

2017

$8,188 (+3.2%)

$595,800 + $665,800

$1,261,600

2016

$7,934 (+2.6%)

$522,400 + $612,600

$1,135,000

2015

$7,736 (+5.4%)

$458,300 + $530,900

$989,200

2014

$7,341 (+0.3%)

$391,100 + $484,900

$876,000

2013

$7,319 (+3.3%)

$363,600 + $481,500

$845,100

2012

$7,088 (+3.9%)

$354,400 + $481,500

$835,900

2011

$6,821

$354,400 + $481,500

$835,900

2010

$6,821 (+7.9%)

$354,400 + $481,500

$835,900

2009

$6,321

$346,700 + $489,400

$836,100

Tax history for 5 Poplar Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,761 (+7.7%)

$755,500 + $1,096,600

$1,852,100

2024

$10,921 (+6.2%)

$788,700 + $1,056,000

$1,844,700

2023

$10,283 (+4.5%)

$803,600 + $951,100

$1,754,700

2022

$9,839 (+4.2%)

$803,100 + $858,900

$1,662,000

2021

$9,438 (+1.2%)

$787,200 + $826,200

$1,613,400

2020

$9,330 (+8.5%)

$803,500 + $819,100

$1,622,600

2019

$8,603 (+7.3%)

$678,200 + $770,200

$1,448,400

2018

$8,021 (−2.0%)

$611,000 + $664,200

$1,275,200

2017

$8,188 (+3.2%)

$595,800 + $665,800

$1,261,600

2016

$7,934 (+2.6%)

$522,400 + $612,600

$1,135,000

2015

$7,736 (+5.4%)

$458,300 + $530,900

$989,200

2014

$7,341 (+0.3%)

$391,100 + $484,900

$876,000

2013

$7,319 (+3.3%)

$363,600 + $481,500

$845,100

2012

$7,088 (+3.9%)

$354,400 + $481,500

$835,900

2011

$6,821

$354,400 + $481,500

$835,900

2010

$6,821 (+7.9%)

$354,400 + $481,500

$835,900

2009

$6,321

$346,700 + $489,400

$836,100

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,365

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam

Room Information
# of Rooms: 17

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Exterior Wall: Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Flat

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,095
Gross Sq. Ft: 6,004
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,365
# of Units: 3
# of Stories: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,485
Municipality Name: CAMBRIDGE
Acres: 0.08
Zoning Code: B
State Use Description: 3-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,095
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2147770S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Haggerty School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 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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Historical weather

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

$2.15M – $2.60M

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Home values near 5 Poplar Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Poplar Road, Cambridge, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3732 Sq. Ft.	$2,296,750
9 Poplar Road Unit 2, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$760,140

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Poplar Road, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1642 Sq. Ft.	$1,489,958
9 Poplar Road Unit 3, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1269 Sq. Ft.	$918,373

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Poplar Road Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1147 Sq. Ft.	$773,739
8 Poplar Road, Cambridge, MA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3912 Sq. Ft.	$2,518,531

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