OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2012 for $635K

$1,522,989

•

2,590

sq ft

78 Spring St, Cambridge, MA 02141

About this home

CAMBRIDGE! CHARMING GARDEN. LOVABLE 2-FAMILY HOME on a quiet street and in need of updating. 4 bdrms, 2 porches, 2 car pkg, 2.5 baths. 2 units on separate electric & gas meters. New windows, siding, hot water boiler & refrigerator. Garage stall in the back has not been used for parking. W/D hookups in lower unit, Washer in upper unit. 98% Walk score, including Green & Red "T" Lines, buses, Central Cambridge MIT, shops, restaurants & more. No showings Jun 14-16. Open House Sun,Jun 17, 12-2pm

Multi-familyProperty Type

1846Year Built

2,100 sq ftLot Size

$588Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Zelda Kohn • Castles Unlimited

Bought with Ginny Enbody • Charles Associates

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•Source:MLS PIN #71395465

Redfin Estimate

$1,522,989

$888K since sold in August 2012$43K since October

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This home's estimate is 3.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.47M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$875,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,890 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,245,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,464 sq ft
75 Florence St, Somerville, MA 02145
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,313,000
C
6 beds3 baths2,526 sq ft
98 Willow St, Cambridge, MA 02141
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$2,100,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths2,556 sq ft
196 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,180,000
E
6 beds3 baths2,754 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$1,120,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,301 sq ft
48 Springfield St, Somerville, MA 02143

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Market trends in 02141, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.6%

1.9% MoM

Median sale price

$920K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

37d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

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$1,050,000
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$749,000
2 beds2 baths1,225 sq ft
22 Hunting St #3, Cambridge, MA 02141
$2,250,000
10 beds5 baths4,176 sq ft
142-144 Webster Ave, Cambridge, MA 02141
$875,000
2 beds2 baths950 sq ft
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Sale history for 78 Spring St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,282 (+9.6%)

$618,200 + $528,600

$1,146,800

2024

$6,646 (+3.7%)

$667,100 + $455,500

$1,122,600

2023

$6,410 (+3.6%)

$637,000 + $456,800

$1,093,800

2022

$6,186 (+3.9%)

$637,400 + $407,500

$1,044,900

2021

$5,951 (+0.5%)

$625,500 + $391,700

$1,017,200

2020

$5,919 (+0.2%)

$631,400 + $398,000

$1,029,400

2019

$5,905 (+10.5%)

$619,300 + $374,800

$994,100

2018

$5,343 (+3.6%)

$513,600 + $335,800

$849,400

2017

$5,159 (+9.9%)

$459,200 + $335,700

$794,900

2016

$4,695 (+2.6%)

$359,500 + $312,200

$671,700

2015

$4,575 (+12.2%)

$308,100 + $277,000

$585,100

2014

$4,077 (+3.9%)

$238,600 + $247,900

$486,500

2013

$3,924 (−0.9%)

$205,400 + $247,700

$453,100

2012

$3,958 (+4.3%)

$219,000 + $247,700

$466,700

2011

$3,796

$219,000 + $246,200

$465,200

2010

$3,796 (+4.8%)

$219,000 + $246,200

$465,200

2009

$3,621

$228,800 + $250,200

$479,000

Tax history for 78 Spring St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,282 (+9.6%)

$618,200 + $528,600

$1,146,800

2024

$6,646 (+3.7%)

$667,100 + $455,500

$1,122,600

2023

$6,410 (+3.6%)

$637,000 + $456,800

$1,093,800

2022

$6,186 (+3.9%)

$637,400 + $407,500

$1,044,900

2021

$5,951 (+0.5%)

$625,500 + $391,700

$1,017,200

2020

$5,919 (+0.2%)

$631,400 + $398,000

$1,029,400

2019

$5,905 (+10.5%)

$619,300 + $374,800

$994,100

2018

$5,343 (+3.6%)

$513,600 + $335,800

$849,400

2017

$5,159 (+9.9%)

$459,200 + $335,700

$794,900

2016

$4,695 (+2.6%)

$359,500 + $312,200

$671,700

2015

$4,575 (+12.2%)

$308,100 + $277,000

$585,100

2014

$4,077 (+3.9%)

$238,600 + $247,900

$486,500

2013

$3,924 (−0.9%)

$205,400 + $247,700

$453,100

2012

$3,958 (+4.3%)

$219,000 + $247,700

$466,700

2011

$3,796

$219,000 + $246,200

$465,200

2010

$3,796 (+4.8%)

$219,000 + $246,200

$465,200

2009

$3,621

$228,800 + $250,200

$479,000

*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

2,178 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,118

Year built

1846

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

2783846S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved

Interior

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

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Parquet
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,590
Foundation Area: 9,999,999
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: red

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
Road Surface Type: Paved

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,958
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: From First St, Third St or Sciarappa St to Spring St
UnparsedAddress: 78 Spring St, Cambridge MA 02141

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,118
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1846
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2783846S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Kennedy-Longfellow School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

Vassal Lane Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

64% 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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Cambridge, MA • 02141

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$1.45M – $1.75M

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Home values near 78 Spring St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
76 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2058 Sq. Ft.	$1,318,911
80 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,175,794

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2069 Sq. Ft.	$1,372,685
102 Sciarappa Street, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2060 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1818 Sq. Ft.	$1,348,608
106 Sciarappa Street, Cambridge, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3188 Sq. Ft.	$1,935,060

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