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53 Francis Ave

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) A-2
Map/Lot 147-12
Land Area (sq. ft) 11,378

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR5
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$4,878,200
Land Value$2,363,300
Assessed Value$7,241,500
Sale Price$0
Book/Page67612/577
Sale DateJuly 13, 2016
Previous Assessed Value$6,990,600

Owner Information

Owner(s)CUMING, JOHN W. & PAMELA A. CUMING
& CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TAX TITLE
53 FRANCIS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCOLONIAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.75
Exterior Wall Type Stucco
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)5,259
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 11
Bedrooms 5
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 3
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1913
Interior Condition Excellent
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeVery Good
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking2
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,958 1,958
DKW Deck Wood 120 0
FBM Basement, Finished 1,654 0
FOP Porch, Open 40 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,934 1,934
PTO Patio 364 0
TQS Three Quarter Story 1,822 1,367
UBM Basement 304 0
Total: 8,196 5,259
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionPATIO-CONCRT
Number of Units364.00
Unit TypeSF
DescriptionGAR-1.0S
Number of Units572.00
Unit TypeSF

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