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Off market aug 2021 for $1.6M

$2,155,020

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,237/mo

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2,479

sq ft

72 Alpine St, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

This contemporary single family home in West Cambridge was built just 10 years ago. The first floor consists of an open floor plan with a gas fireplaced living room with hardwood floors, granite countered kitchen with center island, vaulted ceilings and stainless steel appliances. The second level consists of 2 bedrooms, office and full bath. The top floor consists of the master bedroom suite. The master bath has granite tiling, double basin sinks and separate shower and baths. The house is set back from the road and has a generous sized yard and outside patio area. The basement is partially heated and partially finished making way for a possible recreational room. It is an easy walk to Huron Village, Fresh Pond, Rt. 2 and public transportation.

Single-familyProperty Type

2010Year Built

4,914 sq ftLot Size

$869Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Joe Kobialka • RE/MAX Destiny

Bought with Carolyn Boyle • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72852602

Redfin Estimate

$2,155,020

$505K since sold in August 2021$7,000 since September

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B
3 beds2.5 baths1,764 sq ft
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D
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E
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F
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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

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Sale history for 72 Alpine St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72852602

Aug 26, 2021

Sold

$1,650,000

$666/sq ft

Jul 9, 2021

Price Changed

$1,695,000

$684/sq ft

Jun 25, 2021

Price Changed

$1,725,000

$696/sq ft

Jun 18, 2021

Listed

$1,795,000

$724/sq ft

MLS PIN #71138431

May 25, 2011

Sold

$848,500

$342/sq ft

Apr 25, 2011

Contingent

—

Mar 27, 2011

Relisted

—

Mar 18, 2011

Contingent

—

Jan 13, 2011

Price Changed

$899,900

$363/sq ft

Nov 4, 2010

Price Changed

$955,000

$385/sq ft

Sep 16, 2010

Listed

$975,000

$393/sq ft

Rare to market 100% new construction free-standing single family in West Cambridge. Open floor plan with a fireplace in the living room and cathedral ceilings in the granite and stainless steel applianced kitchen. 3+ BR including master suite, patio, spacious landscaped yard, parking. Walk to everything: Huron Village, Fresh Pond, Porter Square or 15 min walk to Harvard Square, easy access Rt 2, points West. A new lifestyle awaits!

Public Records

May 13, 1985

Sold

$38,500

$16/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,667 (+6.8%)

$796,700 + $1,040,700

$1,837,400

2024

$10,922 (+3.0%)

$830,100 + $1,014,900

$1,845,000

2023

$10,602 (+2.5%)

$844,900 + $964,300

$1,809,200

2022

$10,347 (+6.2%)

$830,100 + $917,700

$1,747,800

2021

$9,741 (+3.2%)

$812,200 + $853,000

$1,665,200

2020

$9,442 (+7.9%)

$833,800 + $808,200

$1,642,000

2019

$8,747 (+3.3%)

$726,300 + $746,200

$1,472,500

2018

$8,464 (+1.2%)

$633,700 + $711,900

$1,345,600

2017

$8,363 (+2.5%)

$622,600 + $666,000

$1,288,600

2016

$8,160 (+1.1%)

$559,600 + $607,800

$1,167,400

2015

$8,069 (+4.2%)

$489,100 + $542,700

$1,031,800

2014

$7,746 (+4.1%)

$389,100 + $535,300

$924,400

2013

$7,439 (+2.3%)

$340,900 + $518,100

$859,000

2012

$7,273

$333,500 + $524,200

$857,700

Tax history for 72 Alpine St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,667 (+6.8%)

$796,700 + $1,040,700

$1,837,400

2024

$10,922 (+3.0%)

$830,100 + $1,014,900

$1,845,000

2023

$10,602 (+2.5%)

$844,900 + $964,300

$1,809,200

2022

$10,347 (+6.2%)

$830,100 + $917,700

$1,747,800

2021

$9,741 (+3.2%)

$812,200 + $853,000

$1,665,200

2020

$9,442 (+7.9%)

$833,800 + $808,200

$1,642,000

2019

$8,747 (+3.3%)

$726,300 + $746,200

$1,472,500

2018

$8,464 (+1.2%)

$633,700 + $711,900

$1,345,600

2017

$8,363 (+2.5%)

$622,600 + $666,000

$1,288,600

2016

$8,160 (+1.1%)

$559,600 + $607,800

$1,167,400

2015

$8,069 (+4.2%)

$489,100 + $542,700

$1,031,800

2014

$7,746 (+4.1%)

$389,100 + $535,300

$924,400

2013

$7,439 (+2.3%)

$340,900 + $518,100

$859,000

2012

$7,273

$333,500 + $524,200

$857,700

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,479

Year built

2010

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1953675S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Oct 17, 2023 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Construct a small second-floor addition to enlarge an existing office and expand the first-floor entry to align with the new addition. Install a new foundation frost wall, relocate the entry door and an existing window, and install two new windows. All new exterior siding and trim will match the existing building.

Addition

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, On Street, Stone/Gravel

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 420
Length: 21
Width: 20
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 160
Length: 16
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third

Living Room Information
Area: 600
Length: 30
Width: 20
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 600
Length: 30
Width: 20
Features: Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen Information
Area: 315
Length: 21
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access

Office Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Center Hall, Office, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,479
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Green Energy Generation: Solar

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Frontage Length: 150
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,741.42
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Take Field or Garden Streets to Alpine (one way).
UnparsedAddress: 72 Alpine Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,479
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2010
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1953675S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Peabody School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

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

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Home values near 72 Alpine St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
79 Alpine Street, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2074 Sq. Ft.	$1,638,201
88 Alpine Street, Cambridge, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2978 Sq. Ft.	$1,915,954

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Alpine Street, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1954 Sq. Ft.	$1,731,924
82 Alpine Street, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1586 Sq. Ft.	$1,505,505

Address	Redfin Estimate
80 Alpine Street, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3006 Sq. Ft.	$2,644,780
84 Alpine Street, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2238 Sq. Ft.	$2,006,056

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