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Cambridge 02138 West Cambridge
5 Appleton Road
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Sold on Jul 1, 2026

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Photo of 5 Appleton Road
Photo of 5 Appleton Road
$2,500,000
● House - Off Market

5 Appleton Road

Cambridge, MA 02138
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
1,908 Ft²
$11,958
Est. Monthly

About This Property

ACCEPTED OFFER - OPEN HOUSES CANCELLED. Tucked on a cul-de-sac just outside Huron Village, this lovely home is set among a canopy of mature trees. The foyer opens to a gracious living room with a bay window flowing seamlessly into the family room with built-ins and a second bay window. The eat-in kitchen features gas cooking & direct access to the screened porch & fenced yard, while the adjacent 17' dining room is ideal for entertaining. A half bath & walk-in closet complete the main level. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a walk-in closet, en-suite bath with dual vanities, laundry area, and direct access to a 23' porch. Two additional bedrooms with double closets, a hall bath & a custom office with porch access complete the second floor. The expansive lower level includes a 22' workshop, 26' x 22' storage and utility area, offering excellent expansion potential. Outside, enjoy a landscaped fenced yard, garden & detached garage.
Unit Size
1,908 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.09 acres
Price per sqft
$1,179
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$909
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1929

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #73525111)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 1, 2026 Sold
Premium
Sold
May 29, 2026 In contract -
In contract
May 27, 2026 Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge $2,250,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Dec 16, 2004 Sold
Premium
Sold
Oct 15, 2004 Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge $835,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Highlights

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Parking Available

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1929
  • Effective Year Built: 1929
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 3
  • Building Style: 15
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 941
  • Garage Type: 18
  • Parking Space Count: 1
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,895
  • Total Building Area: 1,908
  • Gross Building Area: 3,295
  • Building Area: 1,908
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,908
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000089
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Cambridge School District
  • Census Tract: 354200

Zoning

  • Zoning: B

Geography

  • District: 49
  • Parcel: CAMB M:00231 L:00024
  • Lot: 24
  • Municipality: CAMBRIDGE
  • Latitude: 42.3807
  • Longitude: -71.1337

    Address

  • Full Address: 5 Appleton Rd
  • Address - House Number: 5
  • Address - Street Name: Appleton
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Cambridge
  • Carrier Code: C055
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2225
  • Zip Code: 02138

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $1,205,500

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2265
  • Valuation Date: Mar 13, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 1,639,614
  • High Value: 2,011,089
  • Low Value: 1,268,139

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $2,036,400
  • Assessed Land Value: $945,500
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,090,900

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Dec 16, 2004
  • Current Sale Price:
    Premium
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 314207
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About West Cambridge

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$1,539,500

Sale Price/ft²

$926

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

73

Average Home Size

3175 ft²

Average Home Age

119.7 years

Currently For Sale

26 Listings
Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Last Updated: 4 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 73525111

Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 5 Appleton Road built and last sold?
The property at 5 Appleton Road was built in 1929 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $850,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 5 Appleton Road is $2,198,751.
What are some comparable homes to 5 Appleton Road?
There are currently no comparable homes to 5 Appleton Road.
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