Google street view image for 5 Roberts Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

Off Market Jul 2004 for $675K

$2,587,889

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,267/mo

•

3 ba

•

3,722

sq ft

5 Roberts Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

5 Roberts Rd is a 3,722 square foot multi-family home on a 3,920 square foot lot with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 22, 2004 for $675,000. Based on Redfin's Cambridge data, we estimate the home's value is $2,587,889.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

3,920 sq ftLot Size

$695Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,587,889

$1.9M since sold in July 2004$3,000 since July

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 0.1% lower than the average sale price ($2.59M) of 6 comparable homes.

BOUGHT WITH REDFIN MAR 20, 2026
$1,410,000
A
6 beds3 baths2,855 sq ft
17-19 Dimick St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$4,050,000
B
4 beds4 baths4,030 sq ft
11 Goodman Rd, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$2,850,000
C
7 beds4 baths4,372 sq ft
42 Fayette St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,830,000
D
7 beds3 baths3,545 sq ft
72 - 74 Park St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD OCT 24, 2025
$2,400,000
E
5 beds3 baths3,297 sq ft
54 Wendell St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$3,000,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,523 sq ft
16 Kirkland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.

Earn from this home

Sell

$2,251,633

Est. take-home

List your home with Redfin and save $12,939

Refinance

Est. cash available

Get cash now or lower your monthly rate

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
See all

Provided by Redfin

Sale history for 5 Roberts Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,850 (+7.7%)

$1,085,800 + $1,567,800

$2,653,600

2024

$15,639 (+6.2%)

$1,132,100 + $1,509,700

$2,641,800

2023

$14,727 (+5.3%)

$1,153,500 + $1,359,700

$2,513,200

2022

$13,984 (+6.8%)

$1,134,100 + $1,228,000

$2,362,100

2021

$13,095 (+17.4%)

$1,057,000 + $1,181,500

$2,238,500

2020

$11,151 (+6.7%)

$1,036,100 + $903,200

$1,939,300

2019

$10,453 (+6.6%)

$910,000 + $849,700

$1,759,700

2018

$9,802 (−2.0%)

$822,500 + $735,800

$1,558,300

2017

$9,998 (+7.0%)

$805,100 + $735,500

$1,540,600

2016

$9,343 (+3.1%)

$675,500 + $661,100

$1,336,600

2015

$9,058 (+5.1%)

$584,500 + $573,800

$1,158,300

2014

$8,621 (+4.8%)

$504,000 + $524,800

$1,028,800

2013

$8,228 (+3.0%)

$434,000 + $516,100

$950,100

2012

$7,987 (+4.4%)

$434,000 + $507,900

$941,900

2011

$7,652

$434,000 + $503,800

$937,800

2010

$7,652 (+5.3%)

$434,000 + $503,800

$937,800

2009

$7,268

$453,600 + $507,800

$961,400

Tax history for 5 Roberts Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,850 (+7.7%)

$1,085,800 + $1,567,800

$2,653,600

2024

$15,639 (+6.2%)

$1,132,100 + $1,509,700

$2,641,800

2023

$14,727 (+5.3%)

$1,153,500 + $1,359,700

$2,513,200

2022

$13,984 (+6.8%)

$1,134,100 + $1,228,000

$2,362,100

2021

$13,095 (+17.4%)

$1,057,000 + $1,181,500

$2,238,500

2020

$11,151 (+6.7%)

$1,036,100 + $903,200

$1,939,300

2019

$10,453 (+6.6%)

$910,000 + $849,700

$1,759,700

2018

$9,802 (−2.0%)

$822,500 + $735,800

$1,558,300

2017

$9,998 (+7.0%)

$805,100 + $735,500

$1,540,600

2016

$9,343 (+3.1%)

$675,500 + $661,100

$1,336,600

2015

$9,058 (+5.1%)

$584,500 + $573,800

$1,158,300

2014

$8,621 (+4.8%)

$504,000 + $524,800

$1,028,800

2013

$8,228 (+3.0%)

$434,000 + $516,100

$950,100

2012

$7,987 (+4.4%)

$434,000 + $507,900

$941,900

2011

$7,652

$434,000 + $503,800

$937,800

2010

$7,652 (+5.3%)

$434,000 + $503,800

$937,800

2009

$7,268

$453,600 + $507,800

$961,400

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

Permits

Jun 26, 2020 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Replace a damaged back egress staircase with a new composite staircase. Install new handrails and railings as part of an emergency repair.

Addition

Remodel

May 16, 2019 • Final

Building: alteration and addition

Perform a complete interior rehabilitation of the kitchen and bathroom on the first floor.

Bathroom

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,180

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 18

Exterior

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

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,722
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,128
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,180
# of Units: 3
# of Stories: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,920
Municipality Name: CAMBRIDGE
Acres: 0.09
Zoning Code: C-1
State Use Description: 3-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,722
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 281599S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

John M. Tobin Montessori School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Local insights from Redfin agents

Despite new zoning laws encouraging housing production, Cambridge remains a Seller's market driven by pent-up demand and a constant influx of buyers. Because it is a historic, built-out city, there is little new housing to replace existing...
2 months ago • Cambridge
Benjamin Ginsburg
Redfin Premier agent
152 deals
Was this helpful?

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

63% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Cambridge, MA • 02138

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

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.

9.2 hrs

4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Estimated sale price

$2.46M – $2.98M

Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $25,879 in fees. 3 minutes to get started.

Get a free, detailed breakdown of how we calculated your estimate.

Nearby similar homes

$1,825,000

7 beds2.5 baths2,988 sq ft

26-28 Porter Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

$1,595,000

5 beds2.5 baths2,469 sq ft

110 Spring St, Cambridge, MA 02141

$1,500,000

6 beds3 baths2,526 sq ft

98 Willow St, Cambridge, MA 02141

$2,200,000

14 beds8 baths4,725 sq ft

422 Mcgrath Hwy, Somerville, MA 02143

$2,400,000

6 beds4 baths3,612 sq ft

14 Saint Paul St, Cambridge, MA 02139

$1,750,000

6 beds3 baths3,096 sq ft

5 Partridge Ave, Somerville, MA 02145

New listings for sale in 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

Home values near 5 Roberts Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Roberts Rd, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3906 Sq. Ft.	$2,676,090
11 Roberts Rd Apt 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1132 Sq. Ft.	$1,108,092

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Roberts Rd, Cambridge, MA 9 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,443,931
11 Roberts Rd Apt 3, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1151 Sq. Ft.	$1,241,080

Address	Redfin Estimate
3 Roberts Rd, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3516 Sq. Ft.	$2,200,283
11 Roberts Rd Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1119 Sq. Ft.	$1,152,796

More real estate resources

Zip Codes
Cities
Minor Civil Divisions
Neighborhoods
Popular Searches

02155 homes for sale
02138 homes for sale
02140 homes for sale
02129 homes for sale
02135 homes for sale

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.

GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.

Houses for rent in Cambridge	Agents near me	Quincy, MA homes for sale	Cambridge Housing Market
Houses for sale near me	Boston, MA homes for sale	Brookline, MA homes for sale
Land for sale near me	Newton, MA homes for sale	Arlington, MA homes for sale
Open Houses near me	Cambridge, MA homes for sale	Cambridge Property Records
Condos for sale near me	Lexington, MA homes for sale	MA New Listings

Boston homes for sale
Newton homes for sale
Quincy homes for sale