5 Appleton Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138 Property Records

Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 5 Appleton Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Square Footage1,908 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,895 sqft (0.089 acres)
GarageCovered
Last Sale$2,500,000 (2026)
Tax Bill$12,991.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN231-24
Alternative APN
  • CAMB M:00231 L:00024

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area1,908 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,295 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor941 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area941 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement941 sqft Unfinished
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialWood Siding Exterior
Construction TypeConcrete Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area3,895 sqft (0.089 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeCovered Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Street Address5 APPLETON RD
CityCAMBRIDGE
StateMA
Zip02138-2225
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Minor Civil DivisionCAMBRIDGE
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3002
Census Tract354200

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records · APN 231-24

Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address11 GARDEN ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3605
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 01, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Feb 07, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document
May 05, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CAMBRIDGE TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 01, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 01, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 16, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202680867
Deed Book / Page85824 / 443
Prior Transfer DateJan 11, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0082464-85
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Recording DateJul 01, 2026
Property Address5 APPLETON RD, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-2225
Document Number0000080867
Book / Page85824 / 443
Instrument DateJun 26, 2026
Instrument202680867
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 22, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

February 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Recording DateFeb 07, 2024
Property Address5 APPLETON RD, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-2225
Document Number0082464-85
Book / Page82464 / 85
Instrument DateJan 11, 2024
Instrument12774
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 APPLETON RD, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-2225

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Property Address5 APPLETON RD, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-2225
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 21, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number77695-496
DateMay 05, 2021
Book Page77695/496
Instrument102186
Lender
NameCAMBRIDGE TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueJun 01, 2041
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityCambridge City
Unified School DistrictCambridge School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$12,991.00 (+7.76%)$2,045,900 (+0.47%) Land $906,400 Building $1,139,500$2,629,125 (+9.7%)
2024$12,055.00 (+6.59%)$2,036,400 (+5.51%) Land $945,500 Building $1,090,900$2,396,565
2023$11,310.00$1,930,000 Land $963,300 Building $966,700

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