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156 Fifth St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 26-96
Land Area (sq. ft) 1,786

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR1
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$534,500
Land Value$597,200
Assessed Value$1,131,700
Sale Price$495,000
Book/Page49304/349
Sale DateApril 18, 2007
Previous Assessed Value$1,159,700

Owner Information

Owner(s)GARVIN, CRAIG & PATRICIA A. ZERHUSEN
156 FIFTH ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCONVENTIONAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Flat
Roof Material Rubber Membrai
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,122
Number of Units 0
Total Rooms 5
Bedrooms 2
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 1
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1890
Interior Condition Very Good
Overall ConditionVery Good
Overall GradeFair
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,122 1,122
FBM Basement, Finished 770 0
UBM Basement 352 0
Total: 2,244 1,122

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