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265 Putnam Ave

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 129-30
Land Area (sq. ft) 3,920

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR12
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$438,000
Land Value$918,500
Assessed Value$1,356,500
Sale Price$100,000
Book/Page22926/5
Sale DateFebruary 19, 1993
Previous Assessed Value$1,379,700

Owner Information

Owner(s)SMITH, SARAH B.
267 PUTNAM AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleDUPLEX
Occupancy TWO-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.25
Exterior Wall Type Asbstos Shingl
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,584
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 12
Bedrooms 8
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeOther
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1886
Interior Condition Average
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 704 704
FAT Finished Attic 704 176
FEP Porch, Enclosed 32 0
FOP Porch, Open 120 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 704 704
UBM Basement 704 0
Total: 2,968 1,584

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