Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$1,717,498$811 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

196 APPLETON ST

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,117 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1884
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.7M
$1.5M low$1.9M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,718 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,687,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$963,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$723,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,424,655

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Vassal Lane Upper SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
John M TobinA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Cambridge Rindge and LatinA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Cambridge School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02138These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,365
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,448 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$117,772
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$164,381
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

196 Appleton St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 92% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Cambridge 02138
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Cambridge 02138

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$449K$7.6M

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Cambridge 02138.

How it measures up in Cambridge 02138

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cambridge 02138.

Estimated value$1,717,498
CheaperTypical $1,060,688Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$811
CheaperTypical $982Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,117 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,323 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1884
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 196 Appleton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest CambridgeCambridge 02138Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,717,49851% of homes69% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$81120% of homes18% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than2,117 ft²55% of homes70% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac28% of homes29% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than188410% of homes11% of homes5% of homes

About 196 Appleton St

How much is 196 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA is $1,717,498 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,543,938 to $1,891,058. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA last sell?

196 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA last sold on Dec 23, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 196 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA?

196 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,117 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 196 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA built?

196 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA was built in 1884, making it 142 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 196 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA?

196 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA is assigned to Vassal Lane Upper School (middle), rated A-; John M Tobin (elementary), rated A-; Cambridge Rindge and Latin (high), rated A-. All sit in Cambridge School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA compare to other homes in Cambridge 02138?

Among the 7,738 homes in Cambridge 02138, it is worth more than 69% of them ($1,717,498 against a typical $1,060,688), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($811 against a typical $982), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,117 ft² against a typical 1,323 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1884 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 92% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 196 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA was $10,718. The county assessed it at $1,687,800.

More homes on Appleton St

Closest homes

More homes in Cambridge 02138

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 196 Appleton St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map