Harry S. Truman Apartments

17 Eighth St, Cambridge, MA

Harry S. Truman Apartments is an 8-story housing for older adults at 17 Eighth St in Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, MA, with 67 apartments, built in 1969.

At a glance

• 67 apartments (the municipal assessor (via MassGIS))
• Built in 1969
• 8 floors
• Bedrooms: 59 1-bedroom
• 11,348 sq ft of building area
• 0.5 acre lot
• Assessed at $18,189,400 for fiscal year 2026

No homes in Harry S. Truman Apartments are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Harry S. Truman Apartments is in Converted under RAD/Section 18 (12/23/2020). Designation: Elderly/disabled (state designation).

Cambridge Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 100 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Lechmere (MBTA Green Line D·E), 0.5 mi
• Kendall/MIT (MBTA Red Line), 0.6 mi
• East Somerville (MBTA Green Line E), 0.6 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Cambridge St @ Max Ave (MBTA 69), under 0.1 mi
• McGrath Hwy @ Twin City Plaza (MBTA 80 87 88), 0.3 mi
• Windsor St @ Lincoln St (MBTA 85), 0.4 mi

Public schools nearby

• Kennedy-Longfellow (elementary, grades PK–5), 0.1 mi
• Vassal Lane Upper School (middle, grades 6–8), 0.1 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Harry S. Truman Apartments

How many units are in Harry S. Truman Apartments?

Harry S. Truman Apartments has 67 apartments, according to the municipal assessor (via MassGIS).

When was Harry S. Truman Apartments built?

Harry S. Truman Apartments was built in 1969 and has 8 floors.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Harry S. Truman Apartments right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Harry S. Truman Apartments comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Harry S. Truman Apartments?

Lechmere (MBTA Green Line D·E) is 0.5 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Harry S. Truman Apartments income-restricted housing?

Yes. Harry S. Truman Apartments is in Converted under RAD/Section 18 (12/23/2020). Apply through Cambridge Housing Authority.

Buildings near Harry S. Truman Apartments

• Miller's River Apartments — 15 Lambert St., 301 apartments, 0.1 mi
• Metro 9 Condominiums — 9 Medford St, 100 condos · built 1956 · 2 floors · 1 listed now, 0.2 mi
• Jas Consolidated — 51 Bristol St, 112 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Brickbottom Artists Building — 1 Fitchburg St, 155 condos · built 1880 · 1 listed now, 0.4 mi
• Lofts at Kendall Square — 265 Third St, 186 apartments · built 1915 · 5 floors, 0.4 mi
• Flats at Kendall Square — 249–255 Third St, 85 apartments · built 2018 · 5 floors, 0.4 mi
• Roosevelt Towers — 14 Roosevelt Towers, 141 apartments, 0.4 mi
• Vivo Apartments — 270 Third St, 92 apartments · built 2014 · 8 floors, 0.4 mi

More: all 63 large buildings in Cambridge · Cambridge homes for sale and rent · Wellington-Harrington neighborhood guide

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• Housing authority development tables (EOHLC annual plans and authority sites)

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Harry S. Truman Apartments or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].