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70 Thorndike St

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 24-44
Land Area (sq. ft) 4,500

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR1
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$451,700
Land Value$792,300
Assessed Value$1,244,000
Sale Price$30,000
Book/Page12580/587
Sale DateJanuary 18, 1974
Previous Assessed Value$1,261,000

Owner Information

Owner(s)CONNELL, KEVIN M. AND
NANCY L. CONNELL
70 THORNDIKE STREET
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141-1746

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOLD STYLE TWO FAM
Occupancy TWO-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type Aluminum-Vinyl
Roof Type Flat
Roof Material Tar Gravel
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,155
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 12
Bedrooms 6
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1845
Interior Condition Average
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeFair
Parking
Open Parking6
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,274 1,274
FAT Finished Attic 488 122
FOP Porch, Open 15 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 759 759
UBM Basement 1,232 0
Total: 3,768 2,155

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