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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,908 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.09 Acres
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 hours ago

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5 Appleton Road,Cambridge, MA 02138

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  • Open House: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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    5 Appleton Road,Cambridge, MA 02138
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    5 Appleton Road,Cambridge, MA 02138
    5 Appleton RoadCambridgeMA02138
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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.

Full Property Details for 5 Appleton Rd

General

  • Price: $2,250,000
  • Taxes: $10,912 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MLSPin
  • MLS ID: 73525111
  • Updated: Today (5/27/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Interior Features: Library, Foyer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 2
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Bathroom 1: First
  • Bathroom 2: Second
  • Bathroom 3: Second

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bedroom: Yes, Second
  • Bedroom 2: Second
  • Bedroom 3: Second

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: First
  • Family Room: First
  • Kitchen: First
  • Dining Room: First
  • Laundry: Second Floor

Additional Information

  • Year Round: Yes

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Color: Green

Parking

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

Location

  • Area: West Cambridge
  • County: Middlesex
  • Driving Directions: Cul-de-sac off of Appleton Street

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Exterior Const.: Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Square Feet: 1,908
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1929

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: .09
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,179.25
  • Tax Amount: $10,912.33
  • Tax Year: 2026

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 416802
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Schools serving 5 Appleton Rd

School District:Cambridge School District
NameGradesDistance
Maria L. Baldwin School
85 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
PK-50.9 mi
Peabody School
70 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
PK-50.9 mi
Haggerty School
110 Cushing Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
PK-51 mi
Rindge Avenue Upper School
70 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
6-80.9 mi
Putnam Avenue Upper School
100 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
6-81.4 mi
Cambridge Street Upper School
840 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
6-82.2 mi
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
9-121.2 mi
Martin Luther King, Jr. School
102 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-51.4 mi
John M. Tobin Montessori School
359 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-51.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5 Appleton Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
5/27/2026
Listed
$2,250,000
164.71%
MLS
12/16/2004
Sold
$850,000
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Tax History for 5 Appleton Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$12,991
8%
$2,045,900
—
2024
$12,055
7%
$2,036,400
6%
2023
$11,310
6%
$1,930,000
8%
2022
$10,624
7%
$1,794,600
6%
2021
$9,887
-3%
$1,690,000
-4%
2020
$10,160
10%
$1,766,900
13%
2019
$9,262
-1%
$1,559,200
5%
2018
$9,319
—
$1,481,500
4%
2017
$9,285
2%
$1,430,600
10%
2016
$9,063
-1%
$1,296,500
11%
2015
$9,167
1%
$1,172,300
8%
2014
$9,105
—
$1,086,500
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5 Appleton Road, Cambridge, MA 02138 (MLS# 73525111) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 5 Appleton Road is currently listed for $2,250,000 and was received on May 27, 2026. This property is listed by Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team from our Cambridge Office.Want to learn more about 5 Appleton Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in West Cambridge? You can browse all West Cambridge real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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