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5 Appleton Road, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • West Cambridge
$2,250,000
Est. $12,487/month
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,908
Sq Ft
$1,179
Price/Sq Ft
0.09
Acres
1929
Year Built
1
Days on Market
Active Open House Listed May 27, 2026 • MLS# 73525111 Copied!

About this home

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. Ideally located only one mile to both Harvard Square and Shady Hill School.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner OLDHAM, PETER
Mailing Address 5 APPLETON RD, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning B
Style CONVENTIONAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $2,101,500
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $12,315
CPA Surcharge 3% ($352)
Estimated Annual Tax $12,667

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $906,400 $1,195,100 $2,101,500

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Feb 7, 2024 $10 82464/0085

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Median Home Value $925,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,175
Residential Tax Rate $5.86/1000
CPA Surcharge 3%
County Middlesex

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 3,295 1,908
Year built 1,929 1,929
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of May 28, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1929
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,908 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Open House Schedule

31
May
Sunday, May 31
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
30
May
Saturday, May 30
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1929
Living Area 1,908 sq ft
Lot Size 0.09 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Walk-out Access
Laundry Second Floor
Features Library, Foyer

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Off Street
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $10,912
Assessed Value $2,101,500

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features: Library, Foyer
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Laundry: Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1929
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

West Cambridge

5 Appleton Road, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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Nearby Schools

School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.8 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Fayerweather Street School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.5 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Amigos School
1.8 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.9 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.5 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.9 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.4 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
2.2 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.5 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.9 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.0 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.7 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
May 27, 2026
$2,250,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 27, 2026 New Listing Added $2,250,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
1 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,179

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $10,912 $2,101,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,912
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$2,101,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID TM331934
Office MLS ID AN6200
Listing Data Updated May 27, 2026 3:01 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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