Off market jul 2009 for $680K

$1,689,987

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,641/mo

•

2,304

sq ft

5 Sunset Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

An exceptional family home with 1920's natural woodwork, french doors, & built-in glass bookcases. 8 rooms + finished lower level playroom & media area. Kitchen (w/breakfast nook) and baths are renovated. Great entertaining with sliders to lg deck and huge grassy yard w/mature trees. Room w/closet off the sunroom could be 4th bedroom. Fruit bearing pear trees in back yard. Pretty street, pretty neighborhood, close to Alewife T, Trader Joe's,& Fresh Pond Mall.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

6,000 sq ftLot Size

$734Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Mary and Spencer Lane • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

Bought with Max Dublin • Hammond Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #70931946

Redfin Estimate

$1,689,987

$1.0M since sold in July 2009$14K since September

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D
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,275,000
E
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Market trends in 02138, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.2%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$98K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 5 Sunset Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70931946

Jul 17, 2009

Sold

$680,000

$295/sq ft

Jul 15, 2009

Contingent

—

Jun 10, 2009

Listed

$649,000

$282/sq ft

MLS PIN #70084287

Nov 29, 2004

Sold

$714,000

$310/sq ft

Oct 15, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Sep 1, 2004

Listed

$729,900

$317/sq ft

MLS PIN #50497819

Sep 1, 1998

Sold

$312,000

$135/sq ft

May 12, 1998

Listing Removed

—

May 1, 1998

Listed

$319,000

$138/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 28, 1989

Sold

$300,000

$130/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,102 (+8.6%)

$629,200 + $1,119,200

$1,748,400

2024

$10,223 (+9.4%)

$655,400 + $1,071,500

$1,726,900

2023

$9,347 (+11.5%)

$668,500 + $926,500

$1,595,000

2022

$8,381 (+7.3%)

$604,800 + $810,900

$1,415,700

2021

$7,810 (+6.2%)

$606,800 + $728,200

$1,335,000

2020

$7,354 (+7.1%)

$589,000 + $690,000

$1,279,000

2019

$6,864 (+4.6%)

$525,700 + $629,800

$1,155,500

2018

$6,564 (+3.5%)

$442,700 + $600,900

$1,043,600

2017

$6,343 (+3.9%)

$415,000 + $562,300

$977,300

2016

$6,102 (+0.7%)

$359,700 + $513,300

$873,000

2015

$6,059 (−0.8%)

$316,200 + $458,600

$774,800

2014

$6,110 (+0.6%)

$276,700 + $452,400

$729,100

2013

$6,072 (+3.3%)

$254,900 + $446,300

$701,200

2012

$5,880 (+5.2%)

$244,000 + $449,400

$693,400

2011

$5,588

$244,000 + $440,800

$684,800

2010

$5,588 (+9.5%)

$244,000 + $440,800

$684,800

2009

$5,101

$254,200 + $420,600

$674,800

Tax history for 5 Sunset Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,102 (+8.6%)

$629,200 + $1,119,200

$1,748,400

2024

$10,223 (+9.4%)

$655,400 + $1,071,500

$1,726,900

2023

$9,347 (+11.5%)

$668,500 + $926,500

$1,595,000

2022

$8,381 (+7.3%)

$604,800 + $810,900

$1,415,700

2021

$7,810 (+6.2%)

$606,800 + $728,200

$1,335,000

2020

$7,354 (+7.1%)

$589,000 + $690,000

$1,279,000

2019

$6,864 (+4.6%)

$525,700 + $629,800

$1,155,500

2018

$6,564 (+3.5%)

$442,700 + $600,900

$1,043,600

2017

$6,343 (+3.9%)

$415,000 + $562,300

$977,300

2016

$6,102 (+0.7%)

$359,700 + $513,300

$873,000

2015

$6,059 (−0.8%)

$316,200 + $458,600

$774,800

2014

$6,110 (+0.6%)

$276,700 + $452,400

$729,100

2013

$6,072 (+3.3%)

$254,900 + $446,300

$701,200

2012

$5,880 (+5.2%)

$244,000 + $449,400

$693,400

2011

$5,588

$244,000 + $440,800

$684,800

2010

$5,588 (+9.5%)

$244,000 + $440,800

$684,800

2009

$5,101

$254,200 + $420,600

$674,800

*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

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,920

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2891972S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street

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): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Office Room Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Office, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,304
Foundation Area: 9,999,999
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Attic Vent Elec., Thermostat
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,665
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Concord to Griswold to Sunset
UnparsedAddress: 5 Sunset Rd, Cambridge MA 02138

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,920
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2891972S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Haggerty School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being 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

2 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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$1.61M – $1.94M

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Data from public records.

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11 Sunset Rd Apartment 2, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1355 Sq. Ft.	$1,314,502

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Sunset Rd Apartment UT, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1218 Sq. Ft.	$1,347,423
11 Sunset Rd Apartment A, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1355 Sq. Ft.	$1,247,786

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