5 Appleton Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138
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SOLD
JUL 1, 2026

5 Appleton Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138

West Cambridge
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,908 sqft

$2,500,000

Last Sold: Jul 1, 2026
11% over list $2.25M
$1,310/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $14,493/mo*

$2,500,000

Last Sold: Jul 1, 2026
11% over list $2.25M
$1,310/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $14,493/mo*
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,908 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools10 Preschool Schools10 Elementary Schools5 Middle Schools1 High School
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Commute Destination

Description

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.
5 Appleton Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,908 sqft single-family home in West Cambridge, built in 1929. It last sold for $2,500,000 on Jul 1, 2026 (11% above the $2,250,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $6,073/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$1,310/sqft
Listed
3 days ago

Home Details for 5 Appleton Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1908 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Second Floor
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: No

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFencing: FencedExterior: Fenced Yard, GardenFoundation: Concrete PerimeterGarden
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Off Street
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1908

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1929
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 416802

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,250,000Price Per Sqft: $1,310/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri May 29 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Cambridge

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1908 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3895 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73525111Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1908
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team, (617) 844-2712
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, (617) 864-4430
Bought with: Lauren Holleran Team, (617) 913-2203, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, (617) 945-9161
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73525111

Price History for 5 Appleton Rd

DatePriceEventSource
07/01/2026$2,500,000Sold
MLS PIN #73525111
05/29/2026$2,250,000PendingMLS PIN #73525111
05/27/2026$2,250,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73525111
12/16/2004$850,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Cambridge

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.02M
$16.67K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.9%
1.4%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$899
$3
MoM
Available listings
268
3
MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,991
Assessment$2,045,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5 Appleton Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.25
Single-Family Home
$2,300,000
05/28/26
3
2.5
2,400
0.04
Single-Family Home
$2,925,000
07/25/25
4
3.5
2,695
0.43
Single-Family Home
$2,362,000
07/31/25
3
2
1,589
0.22
Single-Family Home
$2,595,000
06/11/26
5
3
3,726
0.41
Single-Family Home
$2,600,000
06/04/26
4
2.5
2,244
0.40
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
04/29/26
3
3
1,878
0.37
Single-Family Home
$2,140,000
07/25/25
3
3.5
2,174
0.34
Single-Family Home
$2,925,000
10/30/25
2
2.5
2,050
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
07/01/26
2
2
1,970

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about West Cambridge

At least 66 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 99 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 89 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 82 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 75 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say there's wildlife

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say there are community events

  • 41 % Say car is needed

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Lansberry.family
    "We have lived here for two years after moving from the suburbs, it’s a nice place and we really like being able walk to so many places."
  • Lansberry.family
    "Great place I’m so glad that we moved here from the suburbs 2 years ago. It’s a great combination of convenience and quiet."
  • Trulia User
    "Yes, they like dogs living in the neighborhood. Also, the place is very nice for dog walking. ... "
  • Sandy
    "Great neighborhood and people are very friendly! Lots of parks nearby and very tranquil and safe. Great youth baseball programs as well. "
  • Anna.silbey
    "This is a very family friendly area with various parks and green spaces. The local stores are part of the community and help foster independence for the neighborhood kids. "
  • Maureen.plaisimond
    "Safe community. Family friendly & Dog friendly area. Near Fresh Pond so walking is pleasant. Could be more diverse"
  • Ginny B.
    "Fresh Pond for long walks- VERY clean and well-maintained park with amazing scenery and an especially beautiful, grassy area for Cambridge-licensed dogs."
  • Pepe C.
    "Quiet and clean neighborhood with a few restaurants and market stores closed by. Accesible by bus, bike and car. Lots of amenities on a walk distance. "
  • Linh
    "Quiet, close proximity to stores, boutiques, streets have sidewalks, bike lanes, and street parking is available and not congested as downtown. City setting but suburban feel, people walk their dogs, responsible for cleaning up after them, green spaces, colleges near by but never feel like you’re living near an animal house. Great quality of life. Nearby transit, plenty of blue bikes, etc. I absolutely love it here!"
  • Morgan R
    "Trains and buses are pretty good. Convenient walk to school. Driving better for commute to south Boston "
  • Jasper H.
    "Not enough green space to adequately have your dog get his run on! Also we have lots of traffic on Concord Ave."
  • Maggie A
    "It is mostly family but buses do not run often enough and I would like a Shaw’s or Stop and shop near by. The Star Market is close but it old and dreary"
  • Robramsdell
    "There is a great mix of people and it is a very friendly and nice environment with access to playgrounds, toy store, market, parks, and Fresh Pond Reservation. "
  • Bottlegreenjaguar
    "A rare combo of urban amenities and culture -- walking distance to Harvard, excellent markets and galleries, a Blue Bikes station -- with a somewhat suburban feel: tree-lined roads, well-tended gardens, friendly neighbors. Even the on-street parking isn't as impossible as in most other parts of Cambridge. With the long-awaited completion of recent major public work, accessibility for most modes of transpo (not to mention the sewer infrastructure) is vastly improved."
  • Laura S.
    "There are some dog parks nearby and a good bike trail to walk on."
  • Laura S.
    "The commute can be a bit tough at times. Alewife gets very busy."
  • Laura S.
    "It's a great location close to a bunch of squares and the Red Line."
  • Laura S.
    "For parents, it's a nice part of town that you can easily get around in."
  • Linda J.
    "Dog owners can walk their dogs around Harvard University, and there are parks too. But some parts can feel a little cramped."
  • Linda J.
    "Sometimes the traffic can be bad around Harvard, but it is usually good."
  • Linda J.
    "There is something about it that just makes me very happy. There is no other place like it."
  • Ann S.
    "I love living in West Cambridge. Beautiful, safe,family-and pet-friendly neighborhood in a wonderful community."
  • Paul C.
    "We purchased a home in another area but will sorely miss this part of town. It is quiet, with great neighbors, and Fresh Pond is hands down one of the best places to walk the dog that I know of, beautiful and peaceful. I spend 4-6 days a week enjoying the views. The neighborhood is very convenient to the T, shops, and restaurants. Also with a short walk or bike ride you will be in Porter Sq, Davis Sq, or Harvard for all Cambridge has to offer. "
  • Diane L.
    "Great neighborhood - one of Cambridge's best, large lots, right next to Fresh Pond Reservation for recreation. Walk to libraries, stores, T, restaurants. Close to major routes (2, 3, 16, Mass Pike) for easy escapes from the city. "

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