42 8th St
Boston, MA 02129
1 bd 1 ba 667 sqft Built 1899 condos
Most recent sale
$490,000
Nov 10, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2024 | Listing removed | $3,299 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 29, 2024 | Listed for rent | $3,299 | MLSPIN |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Price changed for rent | $3,299 | MLSPIN |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Listed for rent | $3,500 | MLSPIN |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Listing removed | $3,100 | MLSPIN |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Listed for rent | $3,100 | MLSPIN |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Listing removed | $489,000 | MLSPIN |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Sold | $490,000 | MLS #72890544 |
| Sep 7, 2021 | Listed | $499,000 | MLS #72890544 |
| Apr 16, 2021 | Price changed | $489,000 | MLS #72788698 |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Listed | $499,000 | MLS #214151 |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Price changed | $499,990 | MLS #72788698 |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Listed | $509,000 | MLS #72788698 |
| Feb 13, 2021 | Listing removed | $499,000 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Listing removed | $2,550 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 8, 2017 | Price changed for rent | $2,550 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 4, 2017 | Listed for rent | $2,500 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 23, 2016 | Listing removed | $2,500 | MLSPIN |
| Jan 31, 2016 | Listed for rent | $2,500 | MLSPIN |
| Aug 28, 2013 | Listing removed | $2,500 | MLSPIN |
| Jul 1, 2013 | Listing removed | $2,400 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 27, 2013 | Listed for rent | $2,400 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 30, 2011 | Listing removed | $2,100 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 13, 2011 | Price changed for rent | $2,100 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 11, 2011 | Price changed for rent | $2,150 | MLSPIN |
| May 18, 2011 | Listed for rent | $2,200 | MLSPIN |
| May 23, 2005 | Sold | $369,900 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $543,000 | — | $543,000 | $6,288 |
| 2024 | $506,300 | — | $506,300 | $5,519 |
| 2023 | $482,200 | — | $482,200 | $5,179 |
| 2022 | $472,700 | — | $472,700 | $5,143 |
| 2021 | $492,800 | — | $492,800 | $5,258 |
| 2020 | $488,600 | — | $488,600 | $5,160 |
| 2019 | $479,100 | — | $479,100 | $5,050 |
| 2018 | $456,300 | — | $456,300 | $4,782 |
| 2017 | $438,900 | — | $438,900 | $4,648 |
| 2016 | $414,100 | — | $414,100 | $4,555 |
| 2015 | $381,800 | — | $381,800 | $4,624 |
| 2014 | $333,600 | — | $333,600 | $4,197 |
| 2006 | $334,500 | — | $334,500 | $3,720 |
Property facts
Year built
1899
Property type
condos
Stories
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Beds
1
Baths
1
Living area
667 sqft
Lot size
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ZIP code
02129
City
Boston
Street
8th St
Coordinates
42.37509, -71.05218
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,934
Gross rental yield
4.74%
Implied cap rate
3.08%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 42 8th St last sell?
42 8th St most recently sold on Nov 10, 2021 for $490,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 42 8th St?
The most recent total assessment for 42 8th St (year 2025) is $543,000 with $6,288 in property tax.
How does 42 8th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 10.8% above the last sale price of $490,000.
When was 42 8th St built?
42 8th St was built in 1899.
How does 42 8th St compare to others on 8th St?
We track 8 other properties on 8th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 8th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 42 8th St?
42 8th St is a 1 bed, 1 bath, 667 sqft condos.
Is 42 8th St a flip candidate?
No — 42 8th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 42 8th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 42 8th St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-2.0%
Implied 1-yr
-8.2%
2026 Q3
$977.9K
2026 Q4
$954.8K
ZIP 02129 — Median Price History + Forecast
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