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23 Francis Ave

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) A-2
Map/Lot 145-40
Land Area (sq. ft) 9,992

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR5
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$3,298,000
Land Value$2,226,100
Assessed Value$5,524,100
Sale Price$2,120,000
Book/Page55158/446
Sale DateAugust 12, 2010
Previous Assessed Value$5,404,400

Owner Information

Owner(s)VAN BEVER, DEREK & ELLEN VAN BEVER
23 FRANCIS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleVICTORIAN
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Wood Shingle
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)4,703
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 14
Bedrooms 7
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 3
Fireplaces 4
Systems
Heat TypeOther
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1902
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionVery Good
Overall GradeGood Very Good
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking2
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,945 1,945
DKW Deck Wood 60 0
FBM Basement, Finished 1,472 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 1,472 736
FOP Porch, Open 172 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 2,022 2,022
UBM Basement 396 0
Total: 7,539 4,703
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionGAR-1.0S
Number of Units361.00
Unit TypeSF

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