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81 Prentiss St

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 151-8
Land Area (sq. ft) 4,469

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR16
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$458,600
Land Value$1,178,200
Assessed Value$1,636,800
Sale Price$295,000
Book/Page25374/140
Sale DateMay 30, 1995
Previous Assessed Value$1,668,200

Owner Information

Owner(s)MICHEL, ROGER L. JR. &
ANN MARIE MICHEL
81 PRENTISS STREET
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-2240

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOLD STYLE TWO FAM
Occupancy TWO-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.25
Exterior Wall Type Ashalt Shingle
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,698
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 12
Bedrooms 6
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 1
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1886
Interior Condition Fair
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 933 933
FEP Porch, Enclosed 32 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 765 765
UAT Attic, Unfinished 765 0
UBM Basement 813 0
Total: 3,308 1,698

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