Off market may 2001 for $3.9M

$7,021,536

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $27,632/mo

•

4,371

sq ft

5 Riedesel Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1885Year Built

7,294 sq ftLot Size

$1,606Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Myra von Turkovich • Hammond Real Estate

Bought with Carol Kelly • Hammond Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #30487958

Redfin Estimate

$7,021,536

$3.1M since sold in May 2001$55K since October

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$3,600,000
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$4,050,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,432 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$6,070,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths5,548 sq ft
14 Elmwood Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
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$3,925,000
D
7 beds4.5 baths4,548 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$2,250,000
E
6 beds3 baths3,233 sq ft
4 Hurlbut St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$4,300,000
F
6 beds3.5 baths3,282 sq ft
19 Gray Gardens East, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Market trends in 02138, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$197K MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

4 days MoM

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10 MoM

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3 beds2 baths1,704 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$2,500,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,638 sq ft
118 Holworthy St #118, Cambridge, MA 02138
$599,000
1 bed1 bath660 sq ft
12-16 Ware St Unit 14-2, Cambridge, MA 02138
$5,800,000
21 beds12 baths11,202 sq ft
106-110 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02138
$3,800,000
5 beds3 baths4,099 sq ft
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$1,825,000
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Sale history for 5 Riedesel Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

May 4, 2001

Sold

$3,920,000

$897/sq ft

MLS PIN #30487958

May 4, 2001

Sold

$3,920,400

$897/sq ft

Mar 26, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Mar 23, 2001

Listed

$3,800,000

$869/sq ft

MLS PIN #30365738

Jan 12, 2000

Sold

$1,727,000

$395/sq ft

Nov 11, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Oct 29, 1999

Listed

$1,680,000

$384/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$39,545 (+11.9%)

$2,294,500 + $3,933,100

$6,227,600

2024

$35,354 (+11.1%)

$2,276,100 + $3,695,900

$5,972,000

2023

$31,822 (+8.2%)

$2,266,900 + $3,163,400

$5,430,300

2022

$29,398 (+6.3%)

$2,166,500 + $2,799,400

$4,965,900

2021

$27,658 (+6.9%)

$2,126,100 + $2,601,700

$4,727,800

2020

$25,864 (+9.2%)

$2,034,700 + $2,463,400

$4,498,100

2019

$23,686 (−2.8%)

$1,713,900 + $2,273,700

$3,987,600

2018

$24,362 (+2.7%)

$1,705,100 + $2,168,100

$3,873,200

2017

$23,712 (+10.4%)

$1,626,100 + $2,027,500

$3,653,600

2016

$21,474 (−8.6%)

$1,406,300 + $1,665,800

$3,072,100

2015

$23,499 (−4.8%)

$1,318,400 + $1,686,600

$3,005,000

2014

$24,693 (−1.0%)

$1,283,200 + $1,663,400

$2,946,600

2013

$24,932 (+1.9%)

$1,283,200 + $1,595,800

$2,879,000

2012

$24,473 (+4.4%)

$1,204,200 + $1,681,800

$2,886,000

2011

$23,436

$1,236,200 + $1,635,900

$2,872,100

2010

$23,436 (+8.0%)

$1,236,200 + $1,635,900

$2,872,100

2009

$21,701

$1,307,900 + $1,562,600

$2,870,500

Tax history for 5 Riedesel Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$39,545 (+11.9%)

$2,294,500 + $3,933,100

$6,227,600

2024

$35,354 (+11.1%)

$2,276,100 + $3,695,900

$5,972,000

2023

$31,822 (+8.2%)

$2,266,900 + $3,163,400

$5,430,300

2022

$29,398 (+6.3%)

$2,166,500 + $2,799,400

$4,965,900

2021

$27,658 (+6.9%)

$2,126,100 + $2,601,700

$4,727,800

2020

$25,864 (+9.2%)

$2,034,700 + $2,463,400

$4,498,100

2019

$23,686 (−2.8%)

$1,713,900 + $2,273,700

$3,987,600

2018

$24,362 (+2.7%)

$1,705,100 + $2,168,100

$3,873,200

2017

$23,712 (+10.4%)

$1,626,100 + $2,027,500

$3,653,600

2016

$21,474 (−8.6%)

$1,406,300 + $1,665,800

$3,072,100

2015

$23,499 (−4.8%)

$1,318,400 + $1,686,600

$3,005,000

2014

$24,693 (−1.0%)

$1,283,200 + $1,663,400

$2,946,600

2013

$24,932 (+1.9%)

$1,283,200 + $1,595,800

$2,879,000

2012

$24,473 (+4.4%)

$1,204,200 + $1,681,800

$2,886,000

2011

$23,436

$1,236,200 + $1,635,900

$2,872,100

2010

$23,436 (+8.0%)

$1,236,200 + $1,635,900

$2,872,100

2009

$21,701

$1,307,900 + $1,562,600

$2,870,500

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,524

Year built

1885

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1638851S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 266
Length: 14
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 255
Length: 15
Width: 17
Level: Third

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 150
Length: 10
Width: 15
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen

Living Room Information
Area: 280
Length: 14
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 270
Length: 15
Width: 18
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,371
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,975.79
Tax Year: 2001

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 5 Riedesel Avenue, Cambridge MA 02138

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 9
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,524
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1638851S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Maria L. Baldwin School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

6/10 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

$6.67M – $8.07M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Riedesel Avenue, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3418 Sq. Ft.	$3,936,168
7 Riedesel Avenue, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3618 Sq. Ft.	$4,418,982
148 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4705 Sq. Ft.	$6,132,177
48 Brewster Street, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5240 Sq. Ft.	$7,444,517
153 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 7 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 9473 Sq. Ft.	$12,156,824
59 Brewster Street, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5972 Sq. Ft.	$6,327,497
17 Brewster Street, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4434 Sq. Ft.	$5,000,716

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Riedesel Avenue, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3808 Sq. Ft.	$5,252,205
9 Riedesel Avenue, Cambridge, MA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4332 Sq. Ft.	$4,212,812
144 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5940 Sq. Ft.	$6,859,044
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155 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4407 Sq. Ft.	$5,230,546
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19 Brewster Street, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3760 Sq. Ft.	$4,485,366

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151 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 8 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5960 Sq. Ft.	$8,431,202
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23 Brewster Street, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3160 Sq. Ft.	$3,594,405

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