OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2020 for $1.8M

$2,518,531

•

3,912

sq ft

8 Poplar Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138

About this home

Wonderful opportunity in this large and well located West Cambridge three family property. Convenient to Huron Village and Fresh Pond. A great opportunity for the savvy investor, with layouts convenient for improvement and value addition possibility (converting rooms into bedrooms, or reconfiguration). Private showings available by appointment, offers will be reviewed as presented, but must be submitted by no later than Noon on Tuesday July 14th.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

3,093 sq ftLot Size

$644Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by William Senne • Senne Commercial

Bought with Aurel Garban • Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72685813

Redfin Estimate

$2,518,531

$694K since sold in September 2020$170K since July

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 3.5% lower than the average sale price ($2.61M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$2,595,000
A
5 beds3 baths3,726 sq ft
335 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,925,000
B
6 beds3 baths4,314 sq ft
119 Appleton St, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$3,525,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths3,863 sq ft
180 Larch Rd, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,755,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,207 sq ft
65 Fresh Pond Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,700,000
E
5 beds3 baths3,216 sq ft
6-8 Campbell Park, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$3,152,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,445 sq ft
14 Holly Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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$1,103,713

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Market trends in 02138, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.1%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

28 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,300,000
2 beds3 baths2,000 sq ft
156 Mount Auburn St #2, Cambridge, MA 02138
$800,000
2 beds1 bath898 sq ft
15 Fallon Pl Unit 15A, Cambridge, MA 02138
$1,295,000
2 beds2 baths1,340 sq ft
985 Memorial Dr #401, Cambridge, MA 02138
$875,000
2 beds1 bath1,270 sq ft
503 Huron Ave #4, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Sale history for 8 Poplar Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

2024

$16,113 (+33.5%)

$861,100 + $1,860,700

$2,721,800

2023

$12,069 (+6.2%)

$877,300 + $1,182,200

$2,059,500

2022

$11,366 (+3.1%)

$871,400 + $1,048,600

$1,920,000

2021

$11,021 (+2.9%)

$880,500 + $1,003,400

$1,883,900

2020

$10,713 (+8.1%)

$871,800 + $991,300

$1,863,100

2019

$9,910 (+5.2%)

$735,900 + $932,400

$1,668,300

2018

$9,417 (+1.0%)

$663,000 + $834,200

$1,497,200

2017

$9,325 (+3.1%)

$646,400 + $790,500

$1,436,900

2016

$9,049 (+2.6%)

$566,800 + $727,700

$1,294,500

2015

$8,823 (+5.2%)

$497,200 + $631,100

$1,128,300

2014

$8,389 (+1.5%)

$424,300 + $576,800

$1,001,100

2013

$8,265 (+12.9%)

$394,500 + $559,900

$954,400

2012

$7,322 (+3.9%)

$384,500 + $478,900

$863,400

2011

$7,045

$384,500 + $478,900

$863,400

2010

$7,045 (+7.1%)

$384,500 + $478,900

$863,400

2009

$6,579

$383,600 + $486,700

$870,300

Tax history for 8 Poplar Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

2024

$16,113 (+33.5%)

$861,100 + $1,860,700

$2,721,800

2023

$12,069 (+6.2%)

$877,300 + $1,182,200

$2,059,500

2022

$11,366 (+3.1%)

$871,400 + $1,048,600

$1,920,000

2021

$11,021 (+2.9%)

$880,500 + $1,003,400

$1,883,900

2020

$10,713 (+8.1%)

$871,800 + $991,300

$1,863,100

2019

$9,910 (+5.2%)

$735,900 + $932,400

$1,668,300

2018

$9,417 (+1.0%)

$663,000 + $834,200

$1,497,200

2017

$9,325 (+3.1%)

$646,400 + $790,500

$1,436,900

2016

$9,049 (+2.6%)

$566,800 + $727,700

$1,294,500

2015

$8,823 (+5.2%)

$497,200 + $631,100

$1,128,300

2014

$8,389 (+1.5%)

$424,300 + $576,800

$1,001,100

2013

$8,265 (+12.9%)

$394,500 + $559,900

$954,400

2012

$7,322 (+3.9%)

$384,500 + $478,900

$863,400

2011

$7,045

$384,500 + $478,900

$863,400

2010

$7,045 (+7.1%)

$384,500 + $478,900

$863,400

2009

$6,579

$383,600 + $486,700

$870,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,049 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,774

Year built

1916

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

417639

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.

Jan 3, 2022 • Final

Building: alteration and addition

Convert the basement area into a living space. Construct an exterior areaway for community access to the sprinkler room and adjust window placements within setbacks.

Addition

Remodel

Apr 6, 2021 • Final

Building: alteration and addition

Renovate the entire existing home, including new bathrooms, kitchens, insulation, and drywall. Replace all windows and siding.

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 18

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,912
Foundation Details: Block
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Property Information
PropertySubType: 3 Family - 3 Units Side by Side

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,016.96
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lexington Avenue to Poplar Road
UnparsedAddress: 8 Poplar Road, Cambridge MA 02138

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,774
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 417639

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Haggerty School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Cambridge, MA • 02138

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.39M – $2.90M

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Home values near 8 Poplar Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Poplar Rd, Cambridge, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3732 Sq. Ft.	$2,296,750
9 Poplar Rd Apt 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1147 Sq. Ft.	$773,739

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Poplar Rd, Cambridge, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4095 Sq. Ft.	$2,263,263
9 Poplar Rd Apt 2, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$760,140

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Poplar Rd, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1642 Sq. Ft.	$1,489,958
9 Poplar Rd Apt 3, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1269 Sq. Ft.	$918,373

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