OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2022 for $2M

$2,493,614

•

3,331

sq ft

7 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

Special property located in a prime neighborhood of Cambridge on a one-way, tree-lined street. Close to Mass Ave. and the Harvard Law School, 7 Shepard is a south-facing, attached single from the mid-19th century. Period detail abounds- high ceilings, beautiful antique flooring, fireplaces and an abundance of windows and skylights. A floor plan shows an extensive kitchen that opens to a formal dining room and parlor. The large kitchen has direct access to the fenced-in yard, patio and two car garage. A bonus, private-entry lower level makes for the perfect home office, guest or au pair suite.The second level has two very generously-sized bedrooms, an office/nursery, a vintage spa bath with walk-in shower and soaking tub. An adjacent room is devoted to laundry and storage. The top floor bedroom has skylights, a vaulted ceiling, sitting area and a bath. Gas systems, central AC, 2 car garage. This is a quality property in an ideal location with period character and move-in condition.

Single-familyProperty Type

1854Year Built

3,556 sq ftLot Size

$749Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Bill Aibel • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Bought with The May Group • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73049264

Redfin Estimate

$2,493,614

$444K since sold in December 2022$33K since September

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This home's estimate is 9.8% lower than the average sale price ($2.77M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$3,152,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,445 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$3,280,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,992 sq ft
6 Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$2,250,000
C
6 beds3 baths3,233 sq ft
4 Hurlbut St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,944,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths2,607 sq ft
24 Gibson St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,200,100
E
5 beds2.5 baths2,873 sq ft
9 Orchard St, Cambridge, MA 02140

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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 7 Shepard St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,187 (+8.7%)

$941,400 + $1,135,300

$2,076,700

2024

$12,137 (+19.3%)

$993,000 + $1,057,100

$2,050,100

2023

$10,171 (+1.9%)

$988,700 + $746,900

$1,735,600

2022

$9,984 (+6.6%)

$1,023,800 + $662,700

$1,686,500

2021

$9,362 (+7.4%)

$982,900 + $617,500

$1,600,400

2020

$8,718 (+1.0%)

$931,200 + $585,000

$1,516,200

2019

$8,631 (+0.4%)

$911,200 + $541,800

$1,453,000

2018

$8,594 (+1.7%)

$865,500 + $500,800

$1,366,300

2017

$8,453 (+3.1%)

$825,500 + $476,900

$1,302,400

2016

$8,195 (+1.1%)

$714,100 + $458,300

$1,172,400

2015

$8,106 (+0.8%)

$625,600 + $411,000

$1,036,600

2014

$8,042 (+4.3%)

$554,100 + $405,600

$959,700

2013

$7,708 (+1.6%)

$484,100 + $406,000

$890,100

2012

$7,585 (+5.3%)

$484,100 + $410,400

$894,500

2011

$7,204

$484,100 + $398,700

$882,800

2010

$7,204 (+10.6%)

$484,100 + $398,700

$882,800

2009

$6,511

$481,300 + $379,900

$861,200

Tax history for 7 Shepard St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,187 (+8.7%)

$941,400 + $1,135,300

$2,076,700

2024

$12,137 (+19.3%)

$993,000 + $1,057,100

$2,050,100

2023

$10,171 (+1.9%)

$988,700 + $746,900

$1,735,600

2022

$9,984 (+6.6%)

$1,023,800 + $662,700

$1,686,500

2021

$9,362 (+7.4%)

$982,900 + $617,500

$1,600,400

2020

$8,718 (+1.0%)

$931,200 + $585,000

$1,516,200

2019

$8,631 (+0.4%)

$911,200 + $541,800

$1,453,000

2018

$8,594 (+1.7%)

$865,500 + $500,800

$1,366,300

2017

$8,453 (+3.1%)

$825,500 + $476,900

$1,302,400

2016

$8,195 (+1.1%)

$714,100 + $458,300

$1,172,400

2015

$8,106 (+0.8%)

$625,600 + $411,000

$1,036,600

2014

$8,042 (+4.3%)

$554,100 + $405,600

$959,700

2013

$7,708 (+1.6%)

$484,100 + $406,000

$890,100

2012

$7,585 (+5.3%)

$484,100 + $410,400

$894,500

2011

$7,204

$484,100 + $398,700

$882,800

2010

$7,204 (+10.6%)

$484,100 + $398,700

$882,800

2009

$6,511

$481,300 + $379,900

$861,200

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,254

Year built

1854

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1594161S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Jan 5, 2024 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Remodel the bathrooms on the second and third floors and the kitchen on the first floor. Add a roof dormer to increase ceiling height. Remove and replace the roof shingles.

Bathroom

Kitchen

Remodel

Roofing

Mar 30, 2023 • Final

Building: alteration and addition

Perform a bathroom remodeling project.

Bathroom

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
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

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

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,331
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: yellow

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,984
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave. to Shepard St. Shepard is a one-way.
UnparsedAddress: 7 Shepard St, Cambridge MA 02138

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,254
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1854
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1594161S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Garden "ornament Fountain" In Pond.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Maria L. Baldwin School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

63% 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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$2.37M – $2.87M

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Home values near 7 Shepard St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Shepard St Apartment 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 999 Sq. Ft.	$1,034,571
6 Shepard St Apartment 4, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 854 Sq. Ft.	$791,894

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Shepard St Apartment 2, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 913 Sq. Ft.	$807,380
8 Shepard St Apartment 5, Cambridge, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 638 Sq. Ft.	$643,469

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Shepard St Apartment 3, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 854 Sq. Ft.	$994,707
8 Shepard St Apartment 6, Cambridge, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 638 Sq. Ft.	$621,461

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