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$1,845,458

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2 ba

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3,251

sq ft

8 Appleton Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

8 Appleton Rd is a 3,251 square foot multi-family home on a 4,356 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Cambridge data, we estimate the home's value is $1,845,458.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

4,356 sq ftLot Size

$568Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,845,458

$141K since July

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This home's estimate is 31.6% lower than the average sale price ($2.70M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,525,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,012 sq ft
92 Chilton, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$2,500,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,908 sq ft
5 Appleton Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$2,595,000
C
5 beds3 baths3,726 sq ft
335 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$3,400,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,017 sq ft
12 Newell Ter, Cambridge, MA 02140
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,650,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,343 sq ft
497-499 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD FEB 24, 2026
$3,525,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,985 sq ft
49 Grozier, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Market trends in 02138, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.1%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

28 MoM

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3D WALKTHROUGH
$840,000
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52 Garden St Unit B2, Cambridge, MA 02138
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67-69 Ellery St #6, Cambridge, MA 02138
$399,900
1 bed1 bath369 sq ft
16 Chauncy St Unit B, Cambridge, MA 02138
EARLY ACCESS
$1,650,000
3 beds2 baths1,354 sq ft
19 Centre St #3, Cambridge, MA 02139
OPEN THU, 11:30AM TO 1PM
$4,880,000
6 beds6.5 baths4,800 sq ft
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Sale history for 8 Appleton Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,399 (+6.3%)

$945,900 + $691,800

$1,637,700

2024

$9,782 (+5.1%)

$986,600 + $665,700

$1,652,300

2023

$9,310 (+4.7%)

$1,005,200 + $583,500

$1,588,700

2022

$8,893 (+2.3%)

$975,600 + $526,600

$1,502,200

2021

$8,696 (+3.1%)

$956,300 + $530,200

$1,486,500

2020

$8,434 (+10.2%)

$946,800 + $520,000

$1,466,800

2019

$7,651 (+3.8%)

$799,200 + $488,900

$1,288,100

2018

$7,373 (−3.1%)

$720,000 + $452,200

$1,172,200

2017

$7,606 (+3.5%)

$702,000 + $469,900

$1,171,900

2016

$7,351 (+1.6%)

$615,600 + $436,100

$1,051,700

2015

$7,237 (+7.4%)

$540,000 + $385,500

$925,500

2014

$6,740 (−1.9%)

$460,800 + $343,500

$804,300

2013

$6,870 (+2.1%)

$453,600 + $339,700

$793,300

2012

$6,727 (+3.9%)

$453,600 + $339,700

$793,300

2011

$6,473

$453,600 + $339,700

$793,300

2010

$6,473 (+5.4%)

$453,600 + $339,700

$793,300

2009

$6,141

$453,400 + $358,900

$812,300

Tax history for 8 Appleton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,399 (+6.3%)

$945,900 + $691,800

$1,637,700

2024

$9,782 (+5.1%)

$986,600 + $665,700

$1,652,300

2023

$9,310 (+4.7%)

$1,005,200 + $583,500

$1,588,700

2022

$8,893 (+2.3%)

$975,600 + $526,600

$1,502,200

2021

$8,696 (+3.1%)

$956,300 + $530,200

$1,486,500

2020

$8,434 (+10.2%)

$946,800 + $520,000

$1,466,800

2019

$7,651 (+3.8%)

$799,200 + $488,900

$1,288,100

2018

$7,373 (−3.1%)

$720,000 + $452,200

$1,172,200

2017

$7,606 (+3.5%)

$702,000 + $469,900

$1,171,900

2016

$7,351 (+1.6%)

$615,600 + $436,100

$1,051,700

2015

$7,237 (+7.4%)

$540,000 + $385,500

$925,500

2014

$6,740 (−1.9%)

$460,800 + $343,500

$804,300

2013

$6,870 (+2.1%)

$453,600 + $339,700

$793,300

2012

$6,727 (+3.9%)

$453,600 + $339,700

$793,300

2011

$6,473

$453,600 + $339,700

$793,300

2010

$6,473 (+5.4%)

$453,600 + $339,700

$793,300

2009

$6,141

$453,400 + $358,900

$812,300

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

Permits

Mar 9, 2026 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Perform residential weatherization and air sealing. No structural changes are included.

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: 1,404

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 14

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,251
Gross Sq. Ft: 6,444
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,551
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,356
Municipality Name: CAMBRIDGE
Acres: 0.1
Zoning Code: B
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,251
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 49817S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Peabody School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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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, 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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Historical weather

Cambridge, MA • 02138

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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

$1.75M – $2.12M

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Home values near 8 Appleton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
135 Appleton St Apartment 133, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3002 Sq. Ft.	$2,810,996
128 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3961 Sq. Ft.	$2,345,403

Address	Redfin Estimate
106 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3744 Sq. Ft.	$3,334,787
132 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2746 Sq. Ft.	$1,875,862

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Appleton Rd, Cambridge, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3676 Sq. Ft.	$2,163,187
11 Appleton Rd Apartment 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1459 Sq. Ft.	$1,344,306

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Sale history for 8 Appleton Rd

Tax history for 8 Appleton Rd

Permits

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