Off Market May 2008 for $720K

$2,297,555

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,859/mo

•

2 ba

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1,740

sq ft

79 Inman St, Cambridge, MA 02139

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1864Year Built

5,227 sq ftLot Size

$1,320Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Peter Doyle • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Bought with Peter Doyle • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Source:MLS PIN #70658775

Redfin Estimate

$2,297,555

$1.6M since sold in May 2008$0 since August

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This home's estimate is 40.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.64M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$2,325,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths1,839 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,425,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,968 sq ft
31 Loring St, Somerville, MA 02143
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,460,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,265 sq ft
514 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD MAR 16, 2026
$1,190,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,655 sq ft
527 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,035,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,856 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,395,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,396 sq ft
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Market trends in 02139, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.4%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 79 Inman St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

May 29, 2008

Sold

$720,000

$414/sq ft

MLS PIN #70658775

Feb 28, 2008

Sold

$550,000

$316/sq ft

Jan 22, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Oct 4, 2007

Listed

$699,000

$402/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,408 (+6.6%)

$1,205,800 + $905,700

$2,111,500

2024

$12,575 (+6.7%)

$1,257,200 + $867,000

$2,124,200

2023

$11,787 (+7.2%)

$1,281,000 + $730,500

$2,011,500

2022

$10,996 (+7.8%)

$1,210,900 + $646,500

$1,857,400

2021

$10,196 (+5.0%)

$1,128,700 + $614,200

$1,742,900

2020

$9,707 (+9.3%)

$1,106,300 + $581,900

$1,688,200

2019

$8,883 (+1.7%)

$971,800 + $523,600

$1,495,400

2018

$8,734

$878,300 + $510,200

$1,388,500

2017

$8,742 (+6.4%)

$859,600 + $487,400

$1,347,000

2016

$8,213 (+2.1%)

$721,300 + $453,700

$1,175,000

2015

$8,047 (+2.4%)

$624,200 + $404,800

$1,029,000

2014

$7,856 (+7.2%)

$538,200 + $399,300

$937,500

2013

$7,325 (+1.6%)

$463,400 + $382,400

$845,800

2012

$7,211 (+4.3%)

$463,400 + $386,900

$850,300

2011

$6,916

$463,400 + $384,100

$847,500

2010

$6,916 (+42.4%)

$463,400 + $384,100

$847,500

2009

$4,856

$484,300 + $158,000

$642,300

Tax history for 79 Inman St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,408 (+6.6%)

$1,205,800 + $905,700

$2,111,500

2024

$12,575 (+6.7%)

$1,257,200 + $867,000

$2,124,200

2023

$11,787 (+7.2%)

$1,281,000 + $730,500

$2,011,500

2022

$10,996 (+7.8%)

$1,210,900 + $646,500

$1,857,400

2021

$10,196 (+5.0%)

$1,128,700 + $614,200

$1,742,900

2020

$9,707 (+9.3%)

$1,106,300 + $581,900

$1,688,200

2019

$8,883 (+1.7%)

$971,800 + $523,600

$1,495,400

2018

$8,734

$878,300 + $510,200

$1,388,500

2017

$8,742 (+6.4%)

$859,600 + $487,400

$1,347,000

2016

$8,213 (+2.1%)

$721,300 + $453,700

$1,175,000

2015

$8,047 (+2.4%)

$624,200 + $404,800

$1,029,000

2014

$7,856 (+7.2%)

$538,200 + $399,300

$937,500

2013

$7,325 (+1.6%)

$463,400 + $382,400

$845,800

2012

$7,211 (+4.3%)

$463,400 + $386,900

$850,300

2011

$6,916

$463,400 + $384,100

$847,500

2010

$6,916 (+42.4%)

$463,400 + $384,100

$847,500

2009

$4,856

$484,300 + $158,000

$642,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Jan 3, 2022 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Renovate the existing basement to include an exercise room and a television room. The project includes installing a spiral staircase, a new floor slab with radiant heating, a full bathroom, and drainage systems. Work also involves replacing windows and exterior steps, updating air conditioning ducts, and installing new walls and insulation.

Addition

Remodel

Jun 26, 2020 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Perform general repairs and replace rotted gutters, soffits, fascia, and trim. Conduct minor repairs to the foundation.

Remodel

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 883

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,740
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,222
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 883
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,227
Municipality Name: CAMBRIDGE
Acres: 0.12
Zoning Code: C-1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,740
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1864
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1660662S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

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Schools

John M. Tobin Montessori School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

Cambridge Street Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

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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$2.18M – $2.64M

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Home values near 79 Inman St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
76 Inman St, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1802 Sq. Ft.	$1,983,311
83 Inman St, Cambridge, MA - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3175 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Inman St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2984 Sq. Ft.	$2,553,152
73 Inman St Apt 1, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1826 Sq. Ft.	$1,390,834

Address	Redfin Estimate
80 Inman St, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1790 Sq. Ft.	$1,830,067
73 Inman St Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 425 Sq. Ft.	$513,664

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