3,561 Sq. Ft.
$247 / Sq. Ft.
3,561
Sq. Ft.
$247
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Classic old-world charm is beautifully paired with thoughtful modern updates in this expansive 5-bedroom, 4-bath home. The en-suite primary retreat features its own fireplace and soaking tub—perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Timeless period details blend seamlessly with recent improvements, including a new roof (2025). Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the spacious living room offers a cozy gas fireplace and sliders that open to a composite deck and gorgeous stone patio....Classic old-world charm is beautifully paired with thoughtful modern updates in this expansive 5-bedroom, 4-bath home. The en-suite primary retreat features its own fireplace and soaking tub—perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Timeless period details blend seamlessly with recent improvements, including a new roof (2025). Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the spacious living room offers a cozy gas fireplace and sliders that open to a composite deck and gorgeous stone patio. The main level also includes an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, bright, heated sunroom, and a private home office with French doors. A bonus in-law suite with separate entrance adds exceptional flexibility for extended family, guests, or work-from-home needs. Ideally located close to shopping, dining, schools, and commuter routes.
  1. Listed by Mary McCauley • Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack

Property Details for 8 Perham Street

Town
Chelmsford
Area
MA-Chelmsford
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
10
LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 03:04 PM

Property Details for 8 Perham Street

StatusActive
MLS #73469075
Days on Market10
Taxes$9,585 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1880
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack, Mary McCauley
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Building Information for 8 Perham Street

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,083 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,284

Property Taxes

$799

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8 Perham Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School
  • Living Area: 3561.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Center
  • High School: Chs
  • Middle School: Mccarthy
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Walk Out, Radon Remediation System
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Wet bar, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Ceiling Fan(s), Bonus Room, Bathroom, Sun Room, Home Office, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 390.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 26.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom5 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 78.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom1 Length: 13.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 99.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 55.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom3 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 11.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 130.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 260.0
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 20.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 612.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Closet - Double
  • Room Living Room Length: 34.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 18.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 210.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet,French Doors
  • Room Office Length: 15.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Sq. footage in public record differs from measured floor plan sq. footage. Includes lot 8 and lot 0 Perham St.per town assessors records. Buyers agent to do own due diligence.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 3907370
  • Assessments: $689,600
  • Book: 38356
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RC
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 8 Perham Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73469075

$879,000—
Mar 5, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73130117

$800,000—
Jan 17, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73130117

—
Jan 17, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73130117

—
Dec 31, 2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73130117

$799,000—
Dec 5, 2023

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73130117

$799,000—
Nov 5, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73130117

—
Oct 21, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73130117

—
Oct 2, 2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73130117

$825,000—
Sep 21, 2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73130117

$849,900—
Aug 10, 2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73130117

$875,000—
Jul 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73130117

$889,000—
Apr 30, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87721081

$172,000

+5.0% / yr

Apr 30, 1998

Sold

MLS PIN #30201941

$172,000—
Feb 27, 1998

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30201941

—
Feb 27, 1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #30201941

—
Jan 24, 1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30201941

$169,900—
Apr 26, 1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87725201

$135,000—
Apr 23, 1993

Sold

MLS PIN #13025840

$135,000—
Mar 2, 1993

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #13025840

—
Mar 2, 1993

Contingent

MLS PIN #13025840

—
Dec 7, 1992

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #13025840

$149,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73469075

$879,000
03/05/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73130117

$800,000
01/17/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73130117

—
01/17/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73130117

—
12/31/2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73130117

$799,000
12/05/2023

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73130117

$799,000
11/05/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73130117

—
10/21/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73130117

—
10/02/2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73130117

$825,000
09/21/2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73130117

$849,900
08/10/2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73130117

$875,000
07/01/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73130117

$889,000
04/30/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87721081

$172,000

+5.0% / yr

04/30/1998

Sold

MLS PIN #30201941

$172,000
02/27/1998

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30201941

—
02/27/1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #30201941

—
01/24/1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30201941

$169,900
04/26/1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87725201

$135,000
04/23/1993

Sold

MLS PIN #13025840

$135,000
03/02/1993

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #13025840

—
03/02/1993

Contingent

MLS PIN #13025840

—
12/07/1992

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #13025840

$149,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8 Perham Street

Taxable ValueLand$248,500Additions$441,100Total$689,600
Tax Record2025$9,585 ($799 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,656 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,656 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,066 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880ZoningRCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNCHEL M:0073 B:0326 L:11Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8 Perham Street

This home is within Chelmsford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Center Elementary School
PublicK to 4

McCarthy Middle School
Public5 to 8

Chelmsford High School
Public9 to 12

Merrimack Schools
Private5 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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8 Perham Street is a single family home for sale in Chelmsford, MA 01824. This property was listed for sale on January 15, 2026 by Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack, it's currently listed at $879,000. It has been on the market for a total of 10 days and was last sold on March 5, 2024. This listing's school district is Chelmsford School District. Nearby schools include Center Elementary School, McCarthy Middle School and Chelmsford High School. 8 Perham Street is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 3,561 sqft single family home built in 1880.

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