71 Appleton St
Cambridge, MA 02138
West Cambridge- 8 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 7,919 sqft (on 0.64 acres)
8 Beds
4 Baths
7,919 sqft
(on 0.64 acres)
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1877
Lot Size
0.64 acres
Living Area
7,919 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,591
About this House
The William Cook House, designed by Longfellow's nephew, is one of the finest residences ever built in the City of Cambridge for caliber of construction, materials, rarity of design, configuration, volume of space, quality of location, and size of lot. Superb original woodwork of cherry, chestnut, oak, maple and pine. Unparalleled detail. Sunny exposures, grand stair hall with skylight. Monumental windows. Full of direct sunlight. Eight fireplaces. Garage. Some upgraded infrastructure.
71 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 02138 is a 8 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 7,919 sqft single-family home in West Cambridge, built in 1877. It last sold for $5,000,000 on Oct 31, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $12,596,100, with a rent estimate of $7,594/month.
Home Details for 71 Appleton St
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Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 14 |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Other, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Other |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3 |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: SlateDeckExterior: Brick |
Parking & Garage Parking: Carport |
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Year Built Year Built: 1877 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 0.64 acres |
Price History for 71 Appleton St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 10/31/2014 | $5,000,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 06/11/2009 | $6,000,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/22/2009 | $6,000,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 08/01/1997 | $1,650,000 | 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 | $86,262 |
| Assessment | $13,584,500 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 71 Appleton St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.08 | Single-Family Home | $7,125,000 | 10/14/25 | 6 | 4.5 | 5,558 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $8,600,000 | 02/27/26 | 6 | 4.5 | 6,788 | |
0.09 | Single-Family Home | $4,200,000 | 10/24/25 | 6 | 4.5 | 4,495 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $8,150,000 | 01/28/26 | 7 | 5.5 | 6,360 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $4,225,000 | 08/12/25 | 6 | 3.5 | 4,744 | |
0.46 | Single-Family Home | $6,450,000 | 12/17/25 | 6 | 3.5 | 4,379 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $1,040,000 | 03/31/26 | 9 | 6 | 4,678 | |
0.51 | Single-Family Home | $6,900,000 | 07/03/26 | 7 | 6.5 | 6,960 | |
0.45 | Single-Family Home | $4,200,000 | 10/15/25 | 7 | 5.5 | 4,930 | |
0.39 | Single-Family Home | $6,800,000 | 04/30/26 | 6 | 6.5 | 6,396 |
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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.
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Frequently asked questions about 71 Appleton St
- What is 71 Appleton St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 71 Appleton St in Cambridge, MA is $12,596,100.
- What is the price history for 71 Appleton St?71 Appleton St in Cambridge, MA last sold for $5,000,000 in October 2014.
- 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.
- How big is the lot at 71 Appleton St?The lot at 71 Appleton St in Cambridge, MA is about 0.64 acres (27,878 sq ft).
- Does 71 Appleton St have parking?Yes, 71 Appleton St in Cambridge, MA has on-site parking.

