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17 Ware St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) C-3
Map/Lot 136-18
Land Area (sq. ft) 6,522

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR4
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$1,288,700
Land Value$1,587,100
Assessed Value$2,875,800
Sale Price$95,000
Book/Page14187/44
Sale DateJanuary 12, 1981
Previous Assessed Value$2,886,300

Owner Information

Owner(s)PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
C/O HARVARD REAL ESTATE INC.
HOLYOKE CENTER - ROOM 1000
1350 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3895

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCONVENTIONAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Hip
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,030
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 6
Bedrooms 3
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 5
Systems
Heat TypeSteam
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1886
Interior Condition Excellent
Overall ConditionVery Good
Overall GradeGood
Parking
Open Parking6
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,080 1,080
DKW Deck Wood 70 0
FBM Basement, Finished 350 0
FOP Porch, Open 256 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 950 950
UBM Basement 1,080 0
Total: 3,786 2,030

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