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$921,638$923 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $1,018,000 on Oct 8, 2021

8 FORT WASHINGTON PL

CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
998 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.
1,103 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$922K
$866K low$977K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,018,000 · Oct 8, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,001 (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.$945,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$615,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$329,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,096,585

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Covered
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(13)

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
MorseA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Amigos SchoolA
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Cambridge Rindge and LatinB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Cambridge School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02139These 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.136
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 100.74

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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.39,263
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.22,546 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,313
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$158,134
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 Fort Washington 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.

  • Worth more than 65% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the smallest lots in Cambridgeport
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Cambridge 02139

What homes are worth in Cambridge 02139

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

This home
$368K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Cambridge 02139.

How it measures up in Cambridge 02139

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cambridge 02139.

Estimated value$921,638
CheaperTypical $908,385Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$923
CheaperTypical $899Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area998 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,196 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size1,103 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1903Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 8 Fort Washington Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCambridgeportCambridge 02139Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$921,63844% of homes52% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$92361% of homes56% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than998 ft²26% of homes35% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,103 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than198283% of homes86% of homes73% of homes

About 8 Fort Washington Pl

How much is 8 Fort Washington Pl, Cambridge, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Fort Washington Pl, Cambridge, MA is $921,638 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $866,435 to $976,841. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 Fort Washington Pl, Cambridge, MA last sell?

8 Fort Washington Pl, Cambridge, MA last sold on Oct 8, 2021 for $1,018,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8 Fort Washington Pl, Cambridge, MA?

8 Fort Washington Pl, Cambridge, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 998 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 8 Fort Washington Pl, Cambridge, MA built?

8 Fort Washington Pl, Cambridge, MA was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 8 Fort Washington Pl, Cambridge, MA?

8 Fort Washington Pl, Cambridge, MA is assigned to Morse (elementary), rated A-; Amigos School (middle), rated A; Cambridge Rindge and Latin (high), rated B. All sit in Cambridge School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Fort Washington Pl, Cambridge, MA compare to other homes in Cambridge 02139?

Among the 7,274 homes in Cambridge 02139, it is worth more than 52% of them ($921,638 against a typical $908,385), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($923 against a typical $899), it is bigger than 35% of them (998 ft² against a typical 1,196 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,103 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1982 against a typical 1903). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 65% 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 8 Fort Washington Pl, Cambridge, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Fort Washington Pl, Cambridge, MA was $6,001. The county assessed it at $945,100.

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