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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $734,000 on Dec 20, 2018

8 PALMER ST

WALTHAM, MA 02451
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,582 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.
3,149 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$734,000 · Dec 20, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,774 (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.$893,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$320,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$573,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Thomas R Plympton Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Waltham Sr High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Waltham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02451These 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.84
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 100.76

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,966
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,036 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,384
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,140
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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 Palmer 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 80% of homes in Waltham 02451
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Waltham 02451
  • Older than 85% of homes in Waltham 02451

How it measures up in Waltham 02451

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waltham 02451.

Living area2,582 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,777 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size3,149 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 8 Palmer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBank SquareWaltham 02451Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,582 ft²69% of homes80% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,149 ft²6% of homes4% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than191049% of homes15% of homes19% of homes

About 8 Palmer St

When did 8 Palmer St, Waltham, MA last sell?

8 Palmer St, Waltham, MA last sold on Dec 20, 2018 for $734,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8 Palmer St, Waltham, MA?

8 Palmer St, Waltham, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,582 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 8 Palmer St, Waltham, MA built?

8 Palmer St, Waltham, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8 Palmer St, Waltham, MA?

8 Palmer St, Waltham, MA is assigned to Thomas R Plympton Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Waltham Sr High School (high), rated C; John F. Kennedy Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Waltham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Palmer St, Waltham, MA compare to other homes in Waltham 02451?

Among the 4,967 homes in Waltham 02451, it is bigger than 80% of them (2,582 ft² against a typical 1,777 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,149 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1910 against a typical 1957). 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 Palmer St, Waltham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Palmer St, Waltham, MA was $8,774. The county assessed it at $893,500.

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