5 Wright St
Cambridge, MA 02138
Peabody- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,964 sqft
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,964 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
1,964 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,673
About this House
Stunning new re-model of 1873 Victorian Mansard in the Harvard area. Former home of Novel laureate Ed Purcell. No expense spared renovation by Catherine Truman Architects. Entire southern facing wall replaced with glass with view to serene garden. Rotating Ergofocus fireplace. 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Master suite with heated bathroom floor, Toto toilet with bidet and fan. Miele kitchen appliances with bespoke counters and cabinets. Newly landscaped private garden area (will be fully planted this Spring including Corkscrew Hazel, Lebanese Cedar, Lindera Augustofolia, perennial shrubs and flowers) with Frank Geary collection sculpture seating. New oak floors, central air and parking. Rented furnished or unfurnished. Walk to all Harvard locations, Redline T and neighborhood shops/restaurants
5 Wright St, Cambridge, MA 02138 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,964 sqft single-family home in Peabody. It last sold for $2,900,000 on Sep 1, 2021 (23,100% above the $12,500 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2024 with an asking price of $12,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 6, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $3,285,100, with a rent estimate of $6,982/month.
Home Details for 5 Wright St
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now |
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Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher |
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Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site |
Price History for 5 Wright St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 12/06/2024 | $12,500 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals |
| 11/20/2024 | $12,500 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 09/01/2021 | $2,900,000 | Sold | MLS PIN #72864365 |
| 07/23/2021 | $2,480,000 | Pending | MLS PIN #72864365 |
| 07/21/2021 | $2,480,000 | Contingent | MLS PIN #72864365 |
| 07/13/2021 | $2,480,000 | Listed For Sale | MLS PIN #72864365 |
| 05/01/2017 | $2,070,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 03/29/2017 | $2,090,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 09/25/2016 | $2,100,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 09/14/2016 | $2,100,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 08/25/2015 | $7,700 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 08/12/2015 | $7,700 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 07/09/2015 | $8,000 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 07/08/2015 | $1,910,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 04/28/2015 | $1,910,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 04/18/2015 | $1,745,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 06/18/2007 | $1,350,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 03/21/2007 | $1,350,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 10/30/2003 | $931,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Cambridge
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.1M
$81.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$941
$42MoM
Available listings
285
16MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $16,864 |
| Assessment | $2,655,800 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 5 Wright St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.39 | Single-Family Home | $2,700,000 | 06/18/26 | 4 | 3 | 2,701 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $3,280,000 | 06/08/26 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,992 | |
0.39 | Single-Family Home | $2,460,000 | 05/21/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,945 | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $2,925,000 | 10/30/25 | 2 | 2.5 | 2,050 | |
0.41 | Single-Family Home | $3,400,000 | 04/07/26 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,983 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $3,600,000 | 06/24/26 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,576 | |
0.39 | Single-Family Home | $2,475,000 | 05/29/26 | 6 | 3 | 2,925 | |
0.56 | Single-Family Home | $2,200,000 | 02/24/26 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,226 | |
0.36 | Single-Family Home | $2,350,000 | 08/19/25 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,905 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $4,050,000 | 11/21/25 | 4 | 4.5 | 3,777 |
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What Locals Say about Peabody
At least 80 Trulia users voted on each feature.
95 % Say it's dog friendly
94 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
93 % Say there are sidewalks
86 % Say people would walk alone at night
83 % Say streets are well-lit
83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
70 % Say parking is easy
61 % Say there's wildlife
61 % Say kids play outside
58 % Say there's holiday spirit
51 % Say yards are well-kept
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say neighbors are friendly
47 % Say it's quiet
42 % Say car is needed
35 % Say there are community events
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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Frequently asked questions about 5 Wright St
- What is 5 Wright St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 5 Wright St in Cambridge, MA is $3,285,100.
- What is the price history for 5 Wright St?5 Wright St in Cambridge, MA last sold for $2,900,000 in September 2021.
- Is Cambridge a buyer's or seller's market?Cambridge is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Cambridge?The median sale price in Cambridge is $1.1M. That is up $81.5K from the prior month.
- Does 5 Wright St have laundry facilities?Yes, 5 Wright St in Cambridge, MA has in-unit laundry.
- Does 5 Wright St have parking?Yes, 5 Wright St in Cambridge, MA has on-site parking.

