Off market nov 2009 for $4.2M

$10,245,464

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $28,361/mo

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5,388

sq ft

89 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

This Second Empire house in West Cambridge is situated on almost one acre and occupies one of the highest elevations in the city. An expansive rear garden with mature plantings and flowering trees provides an unexpected level of privacy and recreation space. Generous ceiling heights and floor-to-ceiling windows give an open, grand appearance. In all, there are seven bedrooms, four full and two half baths, five fireplaces, a one-car garage with an office and waiting area and a long driveway

Single-familyProperty Type

1862Year Built

0.84 acresLot Size

$1,902Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Terrence Maitland • LandVest, Inc.

Bought with Gail Roberts • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

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•Source:MLS PIN #70879069

Redfin Estimate

$10,245,464

$6.0M since sold in November 2009$530K since September

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This home's estimate is 101.9% higher than the average sale price ($5.07M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$6,070,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths5,548 sq ft
14 Elmwood Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$3,600,000
B
6 beds4.5 baths4,891 sq ft
12 Martin St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$8,600,000
C
6 beds4.5 baths6,788 sq ft
158 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$4,050,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,432 sq ft
10 Traill St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$3,925,000
E
7 beds4.5 baths4,548 sq ft
44 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD OCT 15, 2025
$4,200,000
F
7 beds5.5 baths4,930 sq ft
17 Berkeley St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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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

101.2%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$90K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

7 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 89 Appleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$88,598 (+11.8%)

$6,334,400 + $7,618,100

$13,952,500

2024

$79,257 (+10.8%)

$6,283,800 + $7,104,200

$13,388,000

2023

$71,510 (+8.1%)

$6,160,000 + $6,043,000

$12,203,000

2022

$66,142 (+5.0%)

$5,820,600 + $5,352,100

$11,172,700

2021

$62,990 (+6.8%)

$5,655,300 + $5,112,300

$10,767,600

2020

$59,003 (+8.5%)

$5,424,800 + $4,836,600

$10,261,400

2019

$54,365 (−4.2%)

$4,569,100 + $4,583,300

$9,152,400

2018

$56,774 (+2.6%)

$4,545,800 + $4,480,200

$9,026,000

2017

$55,357 (+4.5%)

$4,335,000 + $4,194,600

$8,529,600

2016

$52,970 (−2.2%)

$3,749,100 + $3,828,800

$7,577,900

2015

$54,179 (−4.8%)

$3,514,900 + $3,413,300

$6,928,200

2014

$56,882 (−3.2%)

$3,421,000 + $3,366,800

$6,787,800

2013

$58,743 (+18.4%)

$3,421,000 + $3,362,300

$6,783,300

2012

$49,627 (+41.8%)

$3,087,800 + $2,764,400

$5,852,200

2011

$35,004

$3,169,800 + $1,119,900

$4,289,700

2010

$35,004 (−16.4%)

$3,169,800 + $1,119,900

$4,289,700

2009

$41,846

$3,818,300 + $1,716,900

$5,535,200

Tax history for 89 Appleton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$88,598 (+11.8%)

$6,334,400 + $7,618,100

$13,952,500

2024

$79,257 (+10.8%)

$6,283,800 + $7,104,200

$13,388,000

2023

$71,510 (+8.1%)

$6,160,000 + $6,043,000

$12,203,000

2022

$66,142 (+5.0%)

$5,820,600 + $5,352,100

$11,172,700

2021

$62,990 (+6.8%)

$5,655,300 + $5,112,300

$10,767,600

2020

$59,003 (+8.5%)

$5,424,800 + $4,836,600

$10,261,400

2019

$54,365 (−4.2%)

$4,569,100 + $4,583,300

$9,152,400

2018

$56,774 (+2.6%)

$4,545,800 + $4,480,200

$9,026,000

2017

$55,357 (+4.5%)

$4,335,000 + $4,194,600

$8,529,600

2016

$52,970 (−2.2%)

$3,749,100 + $3,828,800

$7,577,900

2015

$54,179 (−4.8%)

$3,514,900 + $3,413,300

$6,928,200

2014

$56,882 (−3.2%)

$3,421,000 + $3,366,800

$6,787,800

2013

$58,743 (+18.4%)

$3,421,000 + $3,362,300

$6,783,300

2012

$49,627 (+41.8%)

$3,087,800 + $2,764,400

$5,852,200

2011

$35,004

$3,169,800 + $1,119,900

$4,289,700

2010

$35,004 (−16.4%)

$3,169,800 + $1,119,900

$4,289,700

2009

$41,846

$3,818,300 + $1,716,900

$5,535,200

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.84 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

6,554

Year built

1873

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2292219S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Apr 2, 2026 • Active

Building: alteration and addition

Perform selective interior demolition of a single-family home to prepare for renovation. The scope includes removing windows, kitchen and pantry components, bathroom fixtures, millwork, stair handrails, mechanical equipment, lighting, and flooring.

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Plumbing

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 270
Length: 15
Width: 18
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 150
Length: 10
Width: 15
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 240
Length: 15
Width: 16
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

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

Living Room Information
Area: 300
Length: 15
Width: 20
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 15
Width: 16
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: First

Office Room Information
Level: First

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bedroom, Library, Office, Kitchen, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,388
Foundation Area: 9,999
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.83

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $41,512.40
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Fireplace
Cooling: Other

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Brattle to Appleton
UnparsedAddress: 89 Appleton Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,554
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1873
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2292219S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Peabody School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

5/10 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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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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$9.73M – $11.78M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
102 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4423 Sq. Ft.	$4,559,729
115 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3027 Sq. Ft.	$2,548,896

Address	Redfin Estimate
88 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 9020 Sq. Ft.	$12,338,184
45 Highland St, Cambridge, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6486 Sq. Ft.	$9,239,159

Address	Redfin Estimate
71 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 9 Beds \| 5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$9,493,970
26 Blakeslee St, Cambridge, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3599 Sq. Ft.	$2,750,222

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