Off market aug 1997 for $1.6M

$9,755,965

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,581/mo

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71 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1877Year Built

0.64 acresLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by John Petrowsky • Hammond Real Estate

Bought with • Dewolfe-Cambridge

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•Source:MLS PIN #50335059

Redfin Estimate

$9,755,965

$8.1M since sold in August 1997$272K since September

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This home's estimate is 94.7% higher than the average sale price ($5.01M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$6,070,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths5,548 sq ft
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SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$8,600,000
B
6 beds4.5 baths6,788 sq ft
158 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$3,600,000
C
6 beds4.5 baths4,891 sq ft
12 Martin St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$4,050,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,432 sq ft
10 Traill St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$3,925,000
E
7 beds4.5 baths4,548 sq ft
44 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD DEC 16, 2025
$3,822,500
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,230 sq ft
43 Larch Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

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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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26 MoM

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Sale history for 71 Appleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$86,262 (+11.8%)

$5,083,200 + $8,501,300

$13,584,500

2024

$77,133 (+11.5%)

$5,042,200 + $7,987,100

$13,029,300

2023

$69,159 (+8.8%)

$4,943,000 + $6,858,900

$11,801,900

2022

$63,548 (+6.8%)

$4,667,800 + $6,066,700

$10,734,500

2021

$59,501 (+6.9%)

$4,535,300 + $5,635,800

$10,171,100

2020

$55,678 (+9.2%)

$4,350,500 + $5,332,700

$9,683,200

2019

$50,976 (−2.7%)

$3,664,400 + $4,917,500

$8,581,900

2018

$52,407 (+6.2%)

$3,645,500 + $4,686,300

$8,331,800

2017

$49,327 (+51.2%)

$3,476,700 + $4,123,800

$7,600,500

2016

$32,629 (−2.9%)

$3,007,000 + $1,661,000

$4,668,000

2015

$33,608 (−4.6%)

$2,818,900 + $1,478,800

$4,297,700

2014

$35,212 (−3.7%)

$2,743,800 + $1,458,100

$4,201,900

2013

$36,569 (+7.9%)

$2,743,800 + $1,479,000

$4,222,800

2012

$33,886 (+0.4%)

$2,474,400 + $1,521,600

$3,996,000

2011

$33,762

$2,540,100 + $1,597,400

$4,137,500

2010

$33,762 (−7.0%)

$2,540,100 + $1,597,400

$4,137,500

2009

$36,320

$2,756,000 + $2,048,200

$4,804,200

Tax history for 71 Appleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$86,262 (+11.8%)

$5,083,200 + $8,501,300

$13,584,500

2024

$77,133 (+11.5%)

$5,042,200 + $7,987,100

$13,029,300

2023

$69,159 (+8.8%)

$4,943,000 + $6,858,900

$11,801,900

2022

$63,548 (+6.8%)

$4,667,800 + $6,066,700

$10,734,500

2021

$59,501 (+6.9%)

$4,535,300 + $5,635,800

$10,171,100

2020

$55,678 (+9.2%)

$4,350,500 + $5,332,700

$9,683,200

2019

$50,976 (−2.7%)

$3,664,400 + $4,917,500

$8,581,900

2018

$52,407 (+6.2%)

$3,645,500 + $4,686,300

$8,331,800

2017

$49,327 (+51.2%)

$3,476,700 + $4,123,800

$7,600,500

2016

$32,629 (−2.9%)

$3,007,000 + $1,661,000

$4,668,000

2015

$33,608 (−4.6%)

$2,818,900 + $1,478,800

$4,297,700

2014

$35,212 (−3.7%)

$2,743,800 + $1,458,100

$4,201,900

2013

$36,569 (+7.9%)

$2,743,800 + $1,479,000

$4,222,800

2012

$33,886 (+0.4%)

$2,474,400 + $1,521,600

$3,996,000

2011

$33,762

$2,540,100 + $1,597,400

$4,137,500

2010

$33,762 (−7.0%)

$2,540,100 + $1,597,400

$4,137,500

2009

$36,320

$2,756,000 + $2,048,200

$4,804,200

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.64 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

7,919

Year built

1877

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2880310S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Third

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Third

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 7

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 19

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Block, Stone

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.63
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,222

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 71 Appleton Street, Cambridge MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 7,919
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1877
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2880310S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Wasyer, Dryer, And Refrigerator
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Maria L. Baldwin School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

5/10 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

$9.27M – $11.22M

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Home values near 71 Appleton St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
88 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 9020 Sq. Ft.	$11,437,009
43 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6309 Sq. Ft.	$6,307,267

Address	Redfin Estimate
89 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 7 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5388 Sq. Ft.	$10,356,616
32 Highland St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5052 Sq. Ft.	$7,607,714

Address	Redfin Estimate
55 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 7 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$7,959,777
23 Highland St, Cambridge, MA 8 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 7777 Sq. Ft.	$9,221,860

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