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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,657,500 on Feb 12, 2020

8 5TH ST

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141
4
Beds
6 / 2
Baths
2,212 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.
1,549 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1873
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,657,500 · Feb 12, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,305 (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.$1,937,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$579,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,358,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.80%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Kennedy-LongfellowC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Cambridge Street Upper SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Cambridge Rindge and LatinA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Cambridge School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02141These 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.167
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,413
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24,555 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,056
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$132,600
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%

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How this home compares

8 5th 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.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Cambridge 02141
  • Among the smallest lots in Middlesex County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Cambridge 02141

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cambridge 02141.

Living area2,212 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,046 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size1,549 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1873
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 8 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCambridge 02141Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,212 ft²85% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,549 ft²10% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than187317% of homes3% of homes

About 8 5th St

When did 8 5th St, Cambridge, MA last sell?

8 5th St, Cambridge, MA last sold on Feb 12, 2020 for $1,657,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8 5th St, Cambridge, MA?

8 5th St, Cambridge, MA has 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2,212 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 8 5th St, Cambridge, MA built?

8 5th St, Cambridge, MA was built in 1873, making it 153 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8 5th St, Cambridge, MA?

8 5th St, Cambridge, MA is assigned to Kennedy-Longfellow (elementary), rated C+; Cambridge Street Upper School (middle), 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 8 5th St, Cambridge, MA compare to other homes in Cambridge 02141?

Among the 3,475 homes in Cambridge 02141, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,212 ft² against a typical 1,046 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (1,549 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1873 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8 5th St, Cambridge, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 5th St, Cambridge, MA was $12,305. The county assessed it at $1,937,800.

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