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53 Wendell St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 150-124
Land Area (sq. ft) 3,040

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR16
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$1,867,500
Land Value$1,037,900
Assessed Value$2,905,400
Sale Price$1
Book/Page65470/300
Sale DateJune 2, 2015
Previous Assessed Value$2,880,600

Owner Information

Owner(s)LEHMAN, DAVID H., TRUSTEE
WENDELL ST NOM TRUST
53 WENDELL ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCONVENTIONAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Wood Shingle
Roof Type Mansard
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,470
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 9
Bedrooms 6
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 1
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1894
Interior Condition Excellent
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeGood
Parking
Open Parking1
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,056 1,056
FHS Half Story, Finished 699 350
FOP Porch, Open 132 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,064 1,064
UBM Basement 1,056 0
Total: 4,007 2,470

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Page was last modified on 7/24/2023 9:46 PM
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