Off market jul 1999 for $281K

$1,438,941

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,843/mo

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1,881

sq ft

8 Rice St, Cambridge, MA 02140

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1871Year Built

3,991 sq ftLot Size

$765Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Louis Franklin • Danehy Realty Corp.

Bought with Louis Franklin • Danehy Realty Corp.

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•Source:MLS PIN #30268354

Redfin Estimate

$1,438,941

$1.2M since sold in July 1999$0 since October

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B
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C
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D
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E
4 beds2.5 baths2,077 sq ft
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F
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Market trends in 02140, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.3%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$95K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

5 days MoM

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12 MoM

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1 bed1 bath682 sq ft
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$4,250,000
3 beds3.5 baths3,310 sq ft
56 Creighton St Unit A, Cambridge, MA 02140
OPEN SUN, 12:30PM TO 2PM
$1,550,000
6 beds3 baths2,838 sq ft
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Sale history for 8 Rice St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,077 (+8.2%)

$561,200 + $868,200

$1,429,400

2024

$8,390 (+8.8%)

$586,200 + $831,100

$1,417,300

2023

$7,709 (+6.6%)

$597,000 + $718,500

$1,315,500

2022

$7,230 (+6.1%)

$585,400 + $635,800

$1,221,200

2021

$6,812 (+5.7%)

$573,500 + $590,900

$1,164,400

2020

$6,444 (+10.4%)

$560,900 + $559,800

$1,120,700

2019

$5,839 (+4.8%)

$466,200 + $516,800

$983,000

2018

$5,570 (+3.5%)

$392,600 + $493,000

$885,600

2017

$5,382 (+3.3%)

$368,100 + $461,100

$829,200

2016

$5,211 (+0.8%)

$319,000 + $426,500

$745,500

2015

$5,170 (−0.6%)

$280,400 + $380,700

$661,100

2014

$5,203

$245,400 + $375,500

$620,900

2013

$5,204 (+1.9%)

$226,100 + $374,800

$600,900

2012

$5,108 (+3.9%)

$226,100 + $376,200

$602,300

2011

$4,915

$226,100 + $376,200

$602,300

2010

$4,915 (+9.6%)

$226,100 + $376,200

$602,300

2009

$4,486

$235,500 + $357,900

$593,400

Tax history for 8 Rice St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,077 (+8.2%)

$561,200 + $868,200

$1,429,400

2024

$8,390 (+8.8%)

$586,200 + $831,100

$1,417,300

2023

$7,709 (+6.6%)

$597,000 + $718,500

$1,315,500

2022

$7,230 (+6.1%)

$585,400 + $635,800

$1,221,200

2021

$6,812 (+5.7%)

$573,500 + $590,900

$1,164,400

2020

$6,444 (+10.4%)

$560,900 + $559,800

$1,120,700

2019

$5,839 (+4.8%)

$466,200 + $516,800

$983,000

2018

$5,570 (+3.5%)

$392,600 + $493,000

$885,600

2017

$5,382 (+3.3%)

$368,100 + $461,100

$829,200

2016

$5,211 (+0.8%)

$319,000 + $426,500

$745,500

2015

$5,170 (−0.6%)

$280,400 + $380,700

$661,100

2014

$5,203

$245,400 + $375,500

$620,900

2013

$5,204 (+1.9%)

$226,100 + $374,800

$600,900

2012

$5,108 (+3.9%)

$226,100 + $376,200

$602,300

2011

$4,915

$226,100 + $376,200

$602,300

2010

$4,915 (+9.6%)

$226,100 + $376,200

$602,300

2009

$4,486

$235,500 + $357,900

$593,400

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,012

Year built

1871

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2109038S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,881
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: CREAM

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $31,090

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: NR PORTER/DAVIS OFF MASS. AVE.
UnparsedAddress: 8 Rice Street, Cambridge MA 02140

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,012
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1871
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2109038S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Peabody School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 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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Cambridge, MA • 02140

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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

$1.37M – $1.66M

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Home values near 8 Rice St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Rice St Apartment 1, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1036 Sq. Ft.	$898,946
15 Rice St Apartment 4, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1029 Sq. Ft.	$1,047,899

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Rice St Apartment 2, Cambridge, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1194 Sq. Ft.	$974,582
19 Rice St, Cambridge, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1856 Sq. Ft.	$1,508,678

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Rice St Apartment 3, Cambridge, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 625 Sq. Ft.	$566,359
21 Rice St, Cambridge, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2519 Sq. Ft.	—

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