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$986,072$704 / 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 $39,750 on Mar 21, 1988

8 HOUGHTON ST

SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,400 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.
1,686 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$986K
$923K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$39,750 · Mar 21, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,163 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$561,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$261,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$300,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$530,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,112,673

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.27 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.72%
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.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.0.04
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln ParkC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Somerville High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Somerville School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02143These 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 100.75

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,484
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,570 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,148
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,076
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 Houghton 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 70% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the smallest lots in Middlesex County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Somerville 02143

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

This home
$415K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Somerville 02143.

How it measures up in Somerville 02143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Somerville 02143.

Estimated value$986,072
CheaperTypical $886,617Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$704
CheaperTypical $761Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,755 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size1,686 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,138 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 8 Houghton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUnion Square / Prospect HillSomerville 02143Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$986,07262% of homes61% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$70426% of homes34% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,400 ft²40% of homes40% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,686 ft²3% of homes2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190059% of homes57% of homes15% of homes

About 8 Houghton St

How much is 8 Houghton St, Somerville, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Houghton St, Somerville, MA is $986,072 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $922,561 to $1,049,583. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 Houghton St, Somerville, MA last sell?

8 Houghton St, Somerville, MA last sold on Mar 21, 1988 for $39,750, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Houghton St, Somerville, MA?

8 Houghton St, Somerville, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,400 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 8 Houghton St, Somerville, MA built?

8 Houghton St, Somerville, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8 Houghton St, Somerville, MA?

8 Houghton St, Somerville, MA is assigned to Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park (elementary), rated C; Somerville High School (high), rated C. All sit in Somerville School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Houghton St, Somerville, MA compare to other homes in Somerville 02143?

Among the 5,955 homes in Somerville 02143, it is worth more than 61% of them ($986,072 against a typical $886,617), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($704 against a typical $761), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,400 ft² against a typical 1,755 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (1,686 ft² against a typical 4,138 ft²) and it is newer than 57% of them (1900 against a typical 1900). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 70% 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 Houghton St, Somerville, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Houghton St, Somerville, MA was $6,163. The county assessed it at $561,300.

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