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57 Francis Ave

Property Information

Property Class SINGLE FAM W/AUXILIARY APT
State Class Code 1014
Zoning (Unofficial) A-2
Map/Lot 147-30
Land Area (sq. ft) 10,744

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR5
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$5,077,300
Land Value$2,296,100
Assessed Value$7,373,400
Sale Price$3,710,000
Book/Page61922/172
Sale DateMay 31, 2013
Previous Assessed Value$7,110,100

Owner Information

Owner(s)MESERVEY, DIANA & TOM DINWOODIE
THE DINWOODIE-MESERVEY FAM LIV TRUST
57 FRANCIS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCOLONIAL
Occupancy SINGLE FAM W/AUXILIARY APT
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Stucco
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Slate Clay
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)6,088
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 16
Bedrooms 7
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 3
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1913
Interior Condition Excellent
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeVery Good
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking2
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 2,518 2,518
DKW Deck Wood 316 0
FBM Basement, Finished 2,380 0
FEP Porch, Enclosed 140 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 2,380 1,190
FUS Upper Story, Finished 2,380 2,380
UBM Basement 138 0
Total: 10,252 6,088
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionGAR-1.0S
Number of Units441.00
Unit TypeSF

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