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59 Francis Ave

Property Information

Property Class SINGLE FAM W/AUXILIARY APT
State Class Code 1014
Zoning (Unofficial) A-2
Map/Lot 147-31
Land Area (sq. ft) 10,335

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR5
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$1,808,500
Land Value$2,248,800
Assessed Value$4,057,300
Sale Price$4,650,000
Book/Page79749/585
Sale DateFebruary 28, 2022
Previous Assessed Value$4,001,700

Owner Information

Owner(s)FINN, DAVID & KATHERINE HARKINS
59 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 Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Slate Clay
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)4,025
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 17
Bedrooms 7
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 2
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1916
Interior Condition Average
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood Very Good
Parking
Open Parking1
Covered Parking1
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,610 1,610
FBM Basement, Finished 1,610 0
FEP Porch, Enclosed 230 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 1,610 805
FOP Porch, Open 16 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,610 1,610
Total: 6,686 4,025
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionGAR-1.0S
Number of Units273.00
Unit TypeSF

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