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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,600,000 on May 16, 2006

8 CHAPMAN PL

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
6
Beds
5 / 1
Baths
3,138 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.
2,351 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,600,000 · May 16, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,796 (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.$2,645,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,288,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,356,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,607,800

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.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.26%
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.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyMiddlesex
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1984
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
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(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.

H
Cambridge Rindge and LatinA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Putnam Avenue Upper SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Maria L. BaldwinA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 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%

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How this home compares

8 Chapman Pl 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 94% of homes in Harvard Square
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Cambridge 02138

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

Living area3,138 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,319 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size2,351 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 8 Chapman Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarvard SquareCambridge 02138Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,138 ft²94% of homes86% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,351 ft²3% of homes5% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than191654% of homes48% of homes21% of homes

About 8 Chapman Pl

When did 8 Chapman Pl, Cambridge, MA last sell?

8 Chapman Pl, Cambridge, MA last sold on May 16, 2006 for $1,600,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Chapman Pl, Cambridge, MA?

8 Chapman Pl, Cambridge, MA has 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,138 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 8 Chapman Pl, Cambridge, MA built?

8 Chapman Pl, Cambridge, MA was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 8 Chapman Pl, Cambridge, MA?

8 Chapman Pl, Cambridge, MA is assigned to Cambridge Rindge and Latin (high), rated A-; Putnam Avenue Upper School (middle), rated B; Maria L. Baldwin (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Cambridge School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Chapman Pl, Cambridge, MA compare to other homes in Cambridge 02138?

Among the 7,738 homes in Cambridge 02138, it is bigger than 86% of them (3,138 ft² against a typical 1,319 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (2,351 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1916 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 Chapman Pl, Cambridge, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Chapman Pl, Cambridge, MA was $16,796. The county assessed it at $2,645,100.

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