Off Market Jul 2007 for $1.1M

$3,093,568

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,945/mo

•

3,418

sq ft

79 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140

About this home

Handsome Colonial on Avon Hill. Lovely entrance hall w/ original staircase. Library w/ bookcases & fireplace.Living room w/corner fp & pocket doors. Formal dining room. Large sunny kitchen w/ island & banquette. Fabulous screened porch off kit. Fenced yard. 2nd floor w/ 4 corner bedrooms. Top floor w/4 additional rooms providing flexible spaces, including au pair suite. Large, lower level family room, excercise area, & full bath. Off street parking for 3+tandem. 3 minute walk to Porter T!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1896Year Built

4,400 sq ftLot Size

$905Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by The May Group • Hammond Real Estate

Bought with Ken Sazama • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70533512

Redfin Estimate

$3,093,568

$2.0M since sold in July 2007$26K since August

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This home's estimate is 2.5% lower than the average sale price ($3.17M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$3,152,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,445 sq ft
14 Holly Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$3,280,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,992 sq ft
6 Forest St, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$3,770,000
C
5 beds4 baths3,654 sq ft
85 Upland Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$3,800,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths3,782 sq ft
38 Hubbard Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,944,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths2,607 sq ft
24 Gibson St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,100,000
F
6 beds4 baths3,514 sq ft
172 Summer St, Somerville, MA 02143

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Market trends in 02140, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.7%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$173K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

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$3,400,000
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$1,600,000
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Sale history for 79 Upland Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,385 (+8.7%)

$1,230,400 + $2,294,800

$3,525,200

2024

$20,597 (+9.6%)

$1,282,300 + $2,196,900

$3,479,200

2023

$18,798 (+8.0%)

$1,308,300 + $1,899,600

$3,207,900

2022

$17,409 (+6.3%)

$1,259,100 + $1,681,600

$2,940,700

2021

$16,372 (+7.3%)

$1,235,300 + $1,563,400

$2,798,700

2020

$15,263 (+2.1%)

$1,172,800 + $1,481,700

$2,654,500

2019

$14,947 (−0.8%)

$1,147,600 + $1,368,700

$2,516,300

2018

$15,071 (+2.7%)

$1,090,000 + $1,306,100

$2,396,100

2017

$14,675 (+4.2%)

$1,039,700 + $1,221,500

$2,261,200

2016

$14,083 (+0.9%)

$899,400 + $1,115,400

$2,014,800

2015

$13,954 (−1.0%)

$787,800 + $996,600

$1,784,400

2014

$14,088 (+4.5%)

$697,900 + $983,200

$1,681,100

2013

$13,481 (+1.8%)

$609,800 + $946,900

$1,556,700

2012

$13,249 (+4.4%)

$609,800 + $952,600

$1,562,400

2011

$12,686

$609,800 + $944,900

$1,554,700

2010

$12,686 (+26.7%)

$609,800 + $944,900

$1,554,700

2009

$10,009

$635,400 + $688,600

$1,324,000

Tax history for 79 Upland Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,385 (+8.7%)

$1,230,400 + $2,294,800

$3,525,200

2024

$20,597 (+9.6%)

$1,282,300 + $2,196,900

$3,479,200

2023

$18,798 (+8.0%)

$1,308,300 + $1,899,600

$3,207,900

2022

$17,409 (+6.3%)

$1,259,100 + $1,681,600

$2,940,700

2021

$16,372 (+7.3%)

$1,235,300 + $1,563,400

$2,798,700

2020

$15,263 (+2.1%)

$1,172,800 + $1,481,700

$2,654,500

2019

$14,947 (−0.8%)

$1,147,600 + $1,368,700

$2,516,300

2018

$15,071 (+2.7%)

$1,090,000 + $1,306,100

$2,396,100

2017

$14,675 (+4.2%)

$1,039,700 + $1,221,500

$2,261,200

2016

$14,083 (+0.9%)

$899,400 + $1,115,400

$2,014,800

2015

$13,954 (−1.0%)

$787,800 + $996,600

$1,784,400

2014

$14,088 (+4.5%)

$697,900 + $983,200

$1,681,100

2013

$13,481 (+1.8%)

$609,800 + $946,900

$1,556,700

2012

$13,249 (+4.4%)

$609,800 + $952,600

$1,562,400

2011

$12,686

$609,800 + $944,900

$1,554,700

2010

$12,686 (+26.7%)

$609,800 + $944,900

$1,554,700

2009

$10,009

$635,400 + $688,600

$1,324,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,418

Year built

1896

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3298058S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 12
Width: 22
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 384
Length: 16
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Dining Area,Pantry

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Skylight
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Exercise Room, Foyer, Library, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,418
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,377.86
Tax Year: 2007

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Electric, Fireplace

Location

Location Information
Directions: On Upland near Walnut Avenue
UnparsedAddress: 79 Upland Road, Cambridge MA 02140

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,418
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1896
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3298058S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Light Fixture And Cupboard In Half Bath
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Peabody School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

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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Cambridge, MA • 02140

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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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$2.94M – $3.56M

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Data from public records.

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73 Upland Road, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3807 Sq. Ft.	$4,066,676
89 Upland Road Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1133 Sq. Ft.	$1,253,798

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