Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 4 8th St, Cambridge, MA 02141
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,232 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.031 acres (1,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $720,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $10,103 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34-39 |
| Primary APN | 34-39 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,384 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 744 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 1,350 sqft (0.031 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 4 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02141-1579 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | BA |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | CAMBRIDGE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 352200 |
4 8th St, a triplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 GEORGE ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-2346 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005200286 |
| Deed Book / Page | 46056 / 145 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4 8th St was $10,103, up 6.5% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Cambridge City |
| Unified School District | Cambridge School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,103.00 (+6.5%) | $1,591,100 (-0.7%) Land $567,300 Building $1,023,800 |
| 2024 | $9,486.00 (+9.63%) | $1,602,300 (+8.51%) Land $616,000 Building $986,300 |
| 2023 | $8,653.00 | $1,476,600 Land $588,100 Building $888,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1985–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 4 8th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CAMBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 118,214 people · EPA ID MA3049000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 566 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 641 / 143 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry, Verizon.
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