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21 Bowdoin St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) B
Map/Lot 174-14
Land Area (sq. ft) 5,069

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR6
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$1,512,800
Land Value$1,315,800
Assessed Value$2,828,600
Sale Price$1,445,000
Book/Page44318/283
Sale DateDecember 17, 2004
Previous Assessed Value$2,819,600

Owner Information

Owner(s)SWAIN, ROBERT & VIRGINIA SWAIN
21 BOWDOIN ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCOLONIAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.25
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)3,144
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 10
Bedrooms 5
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 2
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1873
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeGood Very Good
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,489 1,489
FAT Finished Attic 532 133
FHS Half Story, Finished 660 330
FOP Porch, Open 35 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,192 1,192
UBM Basement 1,479 0
Total: 5,387 3,144

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